Brittany Murray
About Brittany Murray
Brittany Murray is a Research Assistant at The Urban Institute, focusing on educational equity through data analysis and stakeholder engagement. She has a background in Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and previously worked with Teach For America in the Greater Memphis Area.
Work at Urban Institute
Brittany Murray has been employed as a Research Assistant at the Urban Institute since 2013. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational equity through data analysis and stakeholder engagement. She developed a strategy called 'Data Walks' to facilitate a data validation process, which aids researchers in interpreting survey results. This initiative encourages collective action among community members and promotes inclusive access to data in educational settings.
Current Role at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Brittany Murray has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 2015. Her responsibilities include conducting research that informs educational policies and practices. She aims to establish partnerships with parents, school boards, and Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) to enhance access to data and decision-making processes within educational contexts.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Murray earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background provides a foundation for her research interests, particularly in educational equity and data analysis. She is currently engaged in dissertation research that examines the implications of collective forms of parent involvement in education.
Experience with Teach For America
Brittany Murray served as a Corps Member with Teach For America from 2011 to 2013 in the Greater Memphis Area. During her two years in this role, she gained firsthand experience in educational environments and developed a commitment to addressing achievement gaps in schools. This experience informs her current research and advocacy efforts in education.
Research Initiatives and Grants
Brittany Murray received a grant from the Russell Sage Foundation to investigate the relationship between PTO tax data and district-level achievement gaps. This research utilizes the Stanford Education Data Archive and aims to provide insights into educational disparities. Her work contributes to the broader understanding of how data can influence educational equity.