Matthew Lenard

Position Assistant Professor 1205C Stone Building Email mlenard@fsu.edu Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Download CV Matthew Lenard is an assistant professor of education leadership and policy studies at Florida State University. About Anne's College The roots of FSU Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. In total, the College includes the Department of Educa

Position Assistant Professor 1205C Stone Building Email mlenard@fsu.edu Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Download CV Matthew Lenard is an assistant professor of education leadership and policy studies at Florida State University. His research focuses on the economics of education and education policy, and includes topics such as career and technical education, school choice, skill development, and pathways to the labor market. Matthew’s research has appeared in the Economics of Education Review, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. His work has received financial support from Arnold Ventures, Blueprint Labs, the Institute of Education Sciences, and the Spencer Foundation. Matthew earned his PhD in Education from Harvard University, MA in political science from Georgia State University, and BA in economics from Wesleyan University. Before enrolling in his PhD program, Matthew held research and policy roles at the Wake County Public School System and the Southern Regional Education Board, and he taught middle school in the Atlanta Public Schools. About Anne's College The roots of FSU Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the D