The inaugural MidSouth Education Policy Workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present and discuss empirical research on education policy and the economics of education. This workshop is jointly organized by faculty at Miami University (OH), University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University.
The first workshop will be held in-person at the University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY) beginning the morning of Thursday, October 16th, and concluding in the afternoon on Friday, October 17th. To facilitate engagement, the workshop will be held entirely in person, without an option for virtual participation.
Types of Submissions:
- Abstracts for working papers to be presented in full-length sessions (e.g., 20-30 minutes for presentation and discussion)
- Abstract for works-in-progress to be presented in shorter flash talks (e.g., 10-15 minutes for presentation and discussion)
We welcome submissions from advanced graduate students and early career researchers, and that represent a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and research methodologies. The workshop will be an opportunity to receive feedback from an engaged and supportive audience.
We welcome submissions on topics related to education policy and the economics of education, broadly defined, including (but not limited to):
- Early childhood education
- K-12 student experiences, outcomes, and school choice; Teachers and school administrators
- Postsecondary access, choice, persistence, completion, and outcomes
- Educational finance, governance, and accountability
- Career and technical education, work integrated learning, and career readiness
- The intersection of education and labor markets, health, housing, and other domains
- Research methods and data
Please submit a paper abstract (up to 500 words) for consideration by August 27, 2025.
Authors of accepted papers and abstracts will be notified by September 5.
To submit, use the link below.