Emily Morton, former research scientist at NWEA, specializes in using quantitative methodologies to examine academic and developmental impacts of myriad policies and programs on students. She conducts much of her research in partnership with schools and districts, with the intention of producing actionable findings that will directly inform policy and practice and serve to reduce inequality. Emily now works for CALDER at the American Institutes of Research. She holds a PhD in education policy and an MPP from Stanford University.