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About the blog

My name is Jean-Pierre Jacob, and I aim to approach policy writing through a dual lens, based on the daily experience of a classroom teacher and the systems perspective of a Prospective policy researcher. I hold an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, I’m completing my M.S. in Education Policy at Johns Hopkins University, and I currently serve as an AP Biology teacher in New York City. My work centers on STEM equity, student opportunity, and the policies that either expand or restrict access for marginalized students.

My Mission

Advancing Equity With Policy is a space where research, teaching experience, and policy analysis come together to illustrate what it truly takes to improve outcomes for all students. As a STEM educator, and education policy scholar, I write to bridge the gap between the classroom and the systems that shape it. The mission of this platform is to translate complex education policy into clear, actionable insights grounded in evidence, to promote equity in student outcomes. Every post on this blog aims to make sense of the District, State, and Federal structures that shape opportunity and posit what more equitable and effective systems could look like.

Who This Blog Is For

This blog is for anyone committed to advancing equity in education. That includes:

• Teachers and school leaders seeking research-informed tools

• Policymakers and analysts looking for classroom-aligned insights

• Graduate students and researchers exploring systemic inequality
• Families and community advocates interested in how policy affects schools

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