Alexandria Hurtt

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Alexandria Hurtt
Research Fellow, California Education Lab, School of Education,
University of California, Davis

Alexandria Hurtt is a research fellow with the California Education Lab in the School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Davis, where she examines how school inputs shape students’ access to and readiness for postsecondary education. She previously worked at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in New Jersey, developing English curriculum for middle school students. She was also a graduate student researcher and teaching assistant at UC Davis SOE, supporting research on school organization and education policy. Hurtt earned her MA in education policy and PhD in school organization and education policy from the University of California, Davis.

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    Publications by Alexandria Hurtt
    UC Davis Aligns Education and Workforce
    This brief examines the role of the University of California, Davis, in the Regional K–16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program, a statewide initiative designed to support pandemic recovery and address persistent inequities in higher education and…
    Voices From the Class of 2023
    This brief examines the experiences of California high school seniors from the graduating class of 2023, offering insights into their preparation, plans, and concerns for college prior to enrollment. Drawing on results from a large-scale survey of…
    Completing the A–G course sequence is the standard pathway to college for CA high school graduates; however, findings indicate substantial variation in A–G enrollment and completion rates across student subgroups and schools. This brief describes…
    Supporting Students During COVID-19
    An analysis of Learning Continuity and Attendance Plans (LCPs) developed by local educational agencies in California during the 2020-21 academic year showed variations in practices across districts, particularly between urban and rural areas. While…