Thomas Kane (economist)
Encyclopedia
Thomas Kane is an economist and Professor
of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
. He has made important contributions to the concept of education policy
, including policies pertaining to student assessment, teacher quality and financial aid for college. In 1995-96 he served on the Council of Economic Advisers
.
Professors in the United States
In the U.S., "Professors" commonly occupy any of several positions in academia, typically the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor....
of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
The Harvard Graduate School of Education is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University, and is one of the top schools of education in the United States. It was founded in 1920, the same year it invented the Ed.D...
. He has made important contributions to the concept of education policy
Education policy
Education policy refers to the collection of laws and rules that govern the operation of education systems.Education occurs in many forms for many purposes through many institutions. Examples include early childhood education, kindergarten through to 12th grade, two and four year colleges or...
, including policies pertaining to student assessment, teacher quality and financial aid for college. In 1995-96 he served on the Council of Economic Advisers
Council of Economic Advisers
The Council of Economic Advisers is an agency within the Executive Office of the President that advises the President of the United States on economic policy...
.