Megan Kuhfeld
About Megan Kuhfeld
Megan Kuhfeld is a Research Scientist at NWEA, specializing in academic and social-emotional learning. She has a PhD in Educational Assessment and has authored research on the impact of COVID-19 on student achievement.
Work at NWEA
Megan Kuhfeld has been employed at NWEA as a Research Scientist since 2017. In this role, she focuses on understanding students' trajectories of academic and social-emotional learning. Her work includes researching school and neighborhood influences that promote optimal growth. Kuhfeld has contributed to significant research initiatives, including studies on seasonal learning patterns and the impact of COVID-19 on student achievement.
Education and Expertise
Megan Kuhfeld holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Duke University, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistics from UCLA between 2013 and 2016. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in research methodologies and statistical analysis.
Background
Before her current position at NWEA, Megan Kuhfeld held various research roles. She worked as a Senior Research Assistant at Child Trends from 2009 to 2011 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Following that, she served as a Graduate Student Researcher and later as a Senior Statistician at the CRESST National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing from 2011 to 2017 in Los Angeles. Kuhfeld also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin in 2016-2017.
Achievements
Megan Kuhfeld has authored research focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on student achievement and has published work addressing the widening achievement divide during the pandemic. Her research includes investigating seasonal learning patterns and summer loss, contributing valuable insights into educational practices and policies. Kuhfeld's work aims to enhance understanding of factors that influence student learning and development.