CRANE CENTER RESEARCH FORUM RECAP: Examining School-based Behavioral Interventions for Racial Inclusion and Equity

Dr. Scott Graves, Crane Center faculty associate and associate professor of School Psychology in the Department of Educational Studies, presented for the November 2021 Crane Center Research Forum on school-based behavioral interventions for racial inclusion and equity.

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), from the Institute of Education Sciences, reviews existing high-quality research on different educational programs and practices in order to help educators make evidence-based decisions. Dr. Scott Graves discussed his examination on whether the WWC’s behavioral interventions, specifically those identified as “meeting standards” that are focused on positive behavioral outcomes, addressed racial bias or were modified for multiple cultures. Dr. Graves’ research interests broadly span understanding protective factors that lead to appropriate development in early childhood.