Francis A. Pearman II

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Francis A. Pearman II
Assistant Professor of Education,
Stanford Graduate School of Education

Francis A. Pearman, II, is an assistant professor of education in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. His research focuses on how race, poverty, and inequality shape the life chances of children. He received his MEd and PhD from Vanderbilt University.

updated 2023

Contributing topics
Continuous school improvement & support
Educational governance & policy
Supporting students’ social-emotional, mental & physical health
Understanding, measuring & improving student outcomes
Contributing initiatives
Continuous Improvement and Support Systems in California
COVID-19 Recovery
Francis A. Pearman II in the Media
: Enrollment Down. Achievement Lackluster. Should This School Close?
: Looking at the Racial and Ethnic Dimension of School Closures in California
: Race Is a Big Factor in School Closures. What You Need to Know
: Research Finds Racial Disparity in School Closures
: Majority-Black Schools Outpace Others in School Closures Nationwide, PACE-Stanford Analysis Shows
Publications by Francis A. Pearman II
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Declining Enrollment, School Closures, and Equity Considerations
Declining student enrollment is leading to a loss of revenue in many California school districts. To address ongoing budget shortfalls, many districts have consolidated or shuttered schools,and others are contemplating doing so. A new report and…
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Examining Racial (In)equity in School-Closure Patterns in California
This study investigates racial disparities in school closures both within California and nationally. Findings highlight an alarming pattern: Schools enrolling higher proportions of Black students are at significantly increased risk of closure…