Applied linguistics, additional language acquisition, development, teaching and assessment, pre- and in-service teacher education, international teacher education, and education of linguistically and culturally diverse students
Socio-cultural and critical perspectives to explore student learning at the elementary level, education as a tool for a democratic society that includes the knowledge and perspectives of Latina/o students and their communities.
Influence of social interactions on cognitive development, Learning through joint play and activities in the classroom and home, Early mathematics and problem-solving skills, Family math context, Development of peer cooperation
Research and professional interests include providing professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers that supports their work in creating classroom community and implementing research-based teaching methodologies and instructional approaches.
Teacher Quality and Policy, School Finance and Resource Allocation, Education Reform and Policy Analysis, Education Productivity and Cost Analysis, and Education Equity and Efficiency
Brain development from infancy through adolescence; language and literacy development; socioeconomic status and early adversity; the role of early experiences on neurocognitive development; equity in education and learning
