Daniel Klasik

Associate Professor, School of Education,

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Daniel Klasik is an associate professor and program coordinator for the Policy, Leadership, and School Improvement program in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a former research assistant in the Education Policy Center at the Urban Institute and a research associate with Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE). His research applies a range of quantitative methods to examine student pathways into and through postsecondary education, focusing on policies and practices that influence student success. His work explores racial and socioeconomic stratification in higher education, race-conscious and race-neutral admissions policies, the role of geography in shaping college opportunities and choices, and the complexities of college enrollment. Klasik earned his MA in economics and PhD in education policy from Stanford University.

updated 2025

Contributing topics

Educational governance & policy

Understanding, measuring & improving student outcomes

Publications by Daniel Klasik

April 2008

State Level Strategies and Policies for Closing the Achievement Gap

California faces significant challenges in closing the achievement gap between different student groups, including wide disparities based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. While progress has been made, the gaps persist. This report…