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F. Chris Curran

@fchriscurran.bsky.social
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Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy and higher education leader. Applying mixed methods to study education, crime, and public policy. Opinions my own.

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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Thanks to @MiketheTiger_LSU for a warm welcome and demo of how a live mascot functions on campus. Can't say I approve of all his dietary choices though.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I am excited to share the faculty awardees for the 2026 HDOSE Faculty Excellence Awards. Across teaching, research, and service, the faculty of the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies are transforming education and human development. education.ufl.edu/hdose/2026/1...
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HDOSE Celebrates Its 2026 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
Oct 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Enjoying time at LSU with the SEC Academic Leadership Development Program. Even made the scoreboard.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I'm honored to be an SEC ALDP Fellow for 26-27. I am looking forward to the connections with other leaders across the conference and sharing the great work happening at UF. www.secsports.com/news/2026/09...
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SEC announces 2026-27 ALDP fellows - Southeastern Conference
The SEC Academic Leadership Development Program brings together faculty from across the conference to develop leadership skills, explore higher education challenges and build connections with peers.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Leaders from across the state of Florida joined UF's K-12 Leadership Collaborative to discuss new visions for student success across education sectors. education.ufl.edu/educational-...
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EL&P Program Convenes Education Leaders from Across Florida to Explore Student Success Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
Educational leaders representing public, charter, and private schools from across the state gathered at the University of Florida on September 17-18 for the inaugural convening of the Florida K–12…
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's a showdown of two of my three SEC alma maters today.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The HDOSE Strategic Reinvestment grantees shared their research in the Education Policy Research Center brown bag this week. From higher ed policy to teacher labor markets to research methodology, our faculty are initiating impactful projects.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The HDOSE Strategic Reinvestment Fund supports the development of innovative research initiatives. Today, we highlight several of these projects in our Education Policy Research Brown Bag.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For those doing work adjacent to criminology or legal studies, check out these job openings at one of my alma maters. asc41.org/wp-content/u...
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Assistant/Associate Professor - University of Mississippi
Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
An excellent UF College of Education fall faculty meeting and Faculty Policy Council meeting. Good seeing all of our faculty and highlighting the impact of our College.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
School enrollment patterns are changing in response to current policy but are also shaped by historical policy choices. Along with my colleague, Dr. Walter Balser, I discussed these trends in Alachua County in this Florida Alligator article. www.alligator.org/article/2026...
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East Gainesville schools continue to face severe underenrollment - The Independent Florida Alligator
According to data from the 2025-26 school year, some Alachua County Public Schools in East Gainesville were well below capacity. The Duval Early Learning Academy was less than one-third full as of…
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Applications for the UF 40 Gators Under 40 are officially open. Our alumni are innovating and changing the world. If you know a Gator who deserves recognition, nominate away! connect.ufalumni.ufl.edu/events/40gat...
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40 Gators Under 40 - University of Florida Alumni Association
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Educational Leaders from across Florida joined the K-12 Leadership Collaborative today at the University of Florida's College of Education.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Lastinger Center listening tour is underway across the state. Enjoyed connecting with educational stakeholders in Duval County at the launch.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our new study, with Dr. Julie Gerlinger and Jiyeon Goo, shows that suspended students often have no supervision or learning materials from school during their suspension and that these factors may shape whether students get in further trouble while suspended. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Discipline Without Direction: Parent Reports on Homework, Supervision, and Additional Trouble During Student Suspensions
Most parents reported that their suspended child(ren) did not receive learning materials or opportunities, many lacked adult supervision, and nearly one-third got into additional trouble while suspended. Further, lack of academic supports and supervision strongly predicted additional trouble, highlighting how suspensions may exacerbate disengagement and inequities.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
My new research published in @EEPAjournal with Jiyeon Goo reports on a national survey of parents' perspectives on school discipline. We find a desire for more involvement in policy, differences based on prior discipline, and mixed views on exclusion. doi.org/10.3102/0162...
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Parents’ Perspectives on School Discipline: Results from a National Survey - F. Chris Curran, Jiyeon Goo, 2026
This study seeks to understand parents' perspectives on school discipline. Using a mixed-methods analysis, we find parents are generally pleased with their level of involvement in the discipline of their own children but desire more involvement in discipline policy.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
@UF professors are committed instructors whose teaching resonates with students. Student evaluations confirm what I see among my colleagues in the College of Education every semester - high quality teaching that centers students. www.alligator.org/article/2026...
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New Faculty Microtalks welcomed faculty across the @UF COE sharing flash talks of their research and teaching. Our new faculty are inspiring - from remote sensing to AI to psychometric advancements to community embedded work, they are driving innovation in education.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Proud to be part of this national network - ECPIHE - that is advancing early childhood policy as a field. hechingerreport.org/opinion-the-...
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OPINION: The leaders who are shaping early childhood education need better, more professional preparation
A new early childhood policy movement is underway, but it requires a new generation of prepared leaders with real expertise
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Ran into some COE colleagues at the Bob Graham Center open house. @UF has many opportunities for students to engage in public policy internships and research.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I am honored to serve on the search committee for the next Provost of the University of Florida. UF is a national leader in fields from AI to education, and we look forward to recruiting a visionary Provost who will continue our impact and innovation. administrativememo.ufl.edu/2026/07/sear...
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Search committee announced for new UF provost - administrativememo.ufl.edu
University of Florida Provost Search Committee Announced
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
An excellent evening with our @UF College of Education Educational Leadership and Policy students during our fall social.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Excited to welcome our new faculty to the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies @UF_COE. We welcome Dr. Chandler Hawkins to our Higher Ed program and Dr. Marina Basu to our Research and Eval Methods program.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Congratulations to @PKYonge on being named the #1 high school in Gainesville/Alachua County by USNews for the 2026-27 school year. www.usnews.com/education/be...
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https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/uf-lab-school-school-district/p-k-yonge-developmental-research-school-5669
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Had a great time with faculty and students at the HDOSE Welcome Back week UF volleyball meet up!
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A happy first week of school for everyone at PK Yonge and Alachua County schools! The excitement of a new school year never gets old.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Congratulations to our @UF College of Education doctoral graduates in Educational Leadership and Policy!
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A great day in Fayette County Public Schools facilitating professional learning on school discipline for principals and district leaders.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Pinyi Wang on her successful dissertation defense! She is one of the most motivated and hardworking students I've encountered. Her dissertation leveraged qualitative methods and NLP to examine teacher retention.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Our graduate students on the hill as part of the Early Childhood Policy in Institutes of Higher Education Federal Policy Convening.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
UF early childhood policy graduate students took part in the ECPIHE Federal Policy Institute in DC this week, joining students from nearly 15 institutions nationwide as we expand the field of early childhood policy.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
UF Alumni are changing the world across all sectors. I was honored to spend the weekend with leading UF alumni from across the world.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Honored to be recognized as one of the top 40 alumni of the University of Florida under the age of 40. Our alumni are changing lives and making the world a better place.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Calling Florida Educational Leaders! The UF Florida K-12 Leadership Collaborative is accepting applications for our inaugural cohort. Join leaders from the public, charter, and private sectors for a collaborative, year-long leadership experience. education.ufl.edu/k12-collabor...
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Florida K-12 Leadership Collaborative - U. of FL
Florida’s educational landscape is diverse, dynamic, and rapidly evolving. The Florida K–12 Leadership Collaborative brings together leaders from public, charter, and private education sectors to…
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Lori Turner on a successful dissertation defense! Dr. Turner's research examines the experiences of principals who have persisted as leaders in a single school for over a decade, contributing to our understanding of principal turnover.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
How does school discipline policy regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students? Our new study examines codes of conduct for a national sample of districts demonstrating that many have yet to define discipline policies for AI. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Visiting Gator athletics practice facility for a behind the scenes look at how our student athletes stay in peak performance.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I joined WUFT to discuss school district budget decisions and school closures, including how vouchers are reshaping public school finances. www.wuft.org/education/20...
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Tight budget forces Alachua County School Board to make tough decisions
Low teacher pay has long been a grievance leveled against the state legislature, so much so that Florida authorized a bill to expand the minimum base salary in 2020.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The University of Florida's Educational Leadership and Policy program is looking for accomplished educators to teach our aspiring leaders. Learn more here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53... @UF_COE
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University of Florida - Adjunct Instructor, Educational Leadership and Policy
Join the #2 ranked College of Education in the country to inspire the next generation of educational leaders.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
At the @UF College of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy professor, Dr. Chris Thomas, is leveraging AI to prepare principals to navigate legal challenges. news.ufl.edu/2026/05/prin...
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‘PrincipalGPT’ creates a new AI blueprint for legal literacy in the classroom
Moving legal studies from the textbook to the digital arena, a new AI-based model for K-12 learning is taking shape at the University of Florida.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Job Alert: The University of Florida is hiring for faculty in Higher Education Administration and Policy, with a fall 2026 start. Come join the nation's #2 College of Education! explore.jobs.u􀏐l.edu/en-us/job/539…
https://explore.jobs.u􀏐l.edu/en-us/job/539687/clinical-assistant-professor-of-higher-education-administration
Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education Admin and Policy
Join the University of Florida's School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
It's been a pleasure taking part in @UF's Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals over the past year, especially with this wonderful group of leaders who are making big impact across campus.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Volusia County Schools showcased the latest application of drones to respond to school active assailant situations. Technology is rapidly changing school security in K-12 environments.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Congrats to Dr. Kelly Agnew - an honor to chair her committee and hood her at graduation.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Honored to join the editorial board for the Journal of School Violence. Send us your work on school safety, discipline, and related topics.
Image showing editorial board of the JSV journal.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Our new publication in Science Education examines how teacher perceptions of students' science learning align with standardized assessments and how this varies across multilingual learners. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Standing room only in our Fellowships and Funding workshop for graduate students and early career faculty. Thanks to our panelists for sharing their experiences!
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Honored to receive an AERA Outstanding Peer Reviewer award. I always enjoy reading new research and serving the field through peer review.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Honored to share the stage with such an esteemed group to discuss the recent National Academies report on active shooter drills in schools. The report has concrete takeaways for research and practice that can help avoid emotional and mental harms of such drills.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Hats off to all of our undergraduate and graduate researchers in the @UF_COE who shared research during the annual research symposium.
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