Dr. Beth Tarasawa

Dr. Beth Tarasawa

SVP of Learning Sciences

贝丝Tarasawa博士是同类产品ed to using data-driven insights to transform education and eliminate structural barriers to achieve equitable outcomes for all students. As SVP of Learning Sciences, Beth oversees the research and learning science efforts across NWEA and HMH.

Beth’s research focuses on issues related to educational equity, particularly those concerning social class, race, and linguistic diversity. Her work has been featured by PBS’s NewsHour, Children’s Institute, The Hechinger Report, The Atlantic, Education Week, and New America.

Prior to joining NWEA, she was a faculty member at Washington State University and St. Norbert College. Beth earned her PhD and a master’s in sociology of education with a concentration in education policy at Emory University. Passionate about community engagement, Beth serves the region as a volunteer and advocate for Open School East, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, Friends of the Children, Resolutions Northwest, Portland Housing Center, and Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon.