Jennifer L. Steele

Jennifer L. Steele

Using econometric methods, I study policies that advance equity in P-16 education and the labor market.

Media

Television Interviews

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AI in Schools, Cool Schools with Bob Driscoll (25 min.), WSYR-9, Nov. 13, 2025.

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U.S. education controversy. The Heat with Sean Callebs, CGTN America, July 23, 2025.

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Global business: DOGE cuts funding at U.S. Education Department research arm. CGTN interview with Elaine Reyes, Feb. 13, 2025.

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Students across the nation continue to struggle from COVID-19 learning loss. The National Desk with Geoff Harris, Feb. 11, 2025.

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Educators want a post-pandemic reset. The National Desk with Geoff Harris, Aug. 7, 2024.

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Global business: School supplies costs reach $41.5 billion. CGTN interview with Karina Mitchell, Aug. 18, 2023.

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Setbacks of the COVID pandemic on schoolchildren. CGTN interview with Asieh Namdar, Oct. 25, 2022.

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Inflation and teacher shortages as kids head back to school. CGTN interview with Phillip Yin, Sept. 8, 2022.

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U.S. teacher shortage. Panel on CGTN’s The Heat with Mike Walter, Feb. 11, 2022.

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Omicron cases begin to fall in the U.S. Panel on CGTN’s The Heat with Mike Walter, Jan. 25, 2022.

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Chicago teacher strikes and COVID-19. CGTN interview with Rachelle Akuffo, Jan. 19, 2022.

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Parents face difficult decision about in-person learning as COVID cases rise. NBC-4 News, Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2021.

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Jennifer Steele talks about the U.S. educational system. CGTN interview with Rachelle Akuffo, April 9, 2021.

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Biden education policy agenda. C-SPAN panel moderated by Lisa Stark, Dec. 23, 2020.

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Study: Dual education programs improve students’ test scores. Fox News interview with Brian Llenas, Jan. 3, 2016.

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One millionth veteran receives GI Bill benefits, NBC Milwaukee Channel 12 interview with Hallie Jackson, Nov. 11, 2013.

Radio Interviews

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Trump admin moves to exclude certain employers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Marketplace Morning Report interview with Savannah Peters, Minnesota Public Radio, Nov. 4, 2025.

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Hogan’s back-to-school order means a time crunch for some Md. Districts. WTOP News Radio interview with Jack Moore, Sept. 1, 2016.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill means a new Greatest Generation, Marketplace radio interview with Mark Garrison, American Public Media, Sept. 26, 2013.