Ethan L. Hutt

Ethan L. Hutt is an associate professor in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was previously an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park, and an affiliate professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. His research examines the metrics used to describe, define, and evaluate American schools, exploring their origins, integration into educational practice, and impact on perceptions of school effectiveness. He is particularly interested in the role of law and policy in shaping these developments. Hutt also co-founded and co-directed a nonprofit focused on empowering high school students to influence decisions affecting their education. He earned his BA in history from Yale University and a PhD in education from Stanford University.

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