Joshua Childs

Non-Resident Research Fellow, Education Research Alliance for New Orleans
Assistant Professor, College of Education, University of Texas at Austin

Joshua is a Non-Resident Research Fellow whose research examines the role of interorganizational networks and cross-sector collaborations to address complex educational issues.

Joshua also investigates collaborative approaches involving organizations (local, state, and national) that have the potential to improve academic achievement and opportunities for students in urban and rural schools. Joshua is an assistant professor in the Educational Policy and Planning Program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at University of Texas at Austin. He holds a bachelor's degree in history and elementary education from University of Tulsa; a master's degree in educational foundations, policy, and practice from University of Colorado-Boulder; and a Ph.D. in learning sciences and policy from The University of Pittsburgh.