Salman Khan
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Salman Khan is a Research Director for the Crime Lab and Education Lab. Salman is an applied microeconomist and his research focuses on the human capital investments of traditionally disadvantaged groups. In his role at the lab, Salman provides scientific direction and intellectual leadership on a portfolio of research projects with particular emphasis on improving education performance and attainment of other life outcomes for disadvantaged youth as well as facilitating technical assistance work for government partners and strategic partners.
Prior to joining the Labs as a Research Director, Salman completed his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from CEMFI, Madrid.
NBER Working Paper: Can Technology Facilitate Scale? Evidence from a Randomized Evaluation of High Dosage Tutoring
This paper outlines results from the Education Lab’s study of a high-dosage tutoring model–what we call “Saga Technology”–which found that substituting some tutor time with educational technology can reduce costs by one-third and halve the number of tutors needed without compromising effectiveness.
New research: Saga Tech
The Education Lab conducted a study of a high-dosage tutoring model–what we call “Saga Technology”–which found that substituting some tutor time with educational technology can reduce costs by one-third and halve the number of tutors needed without compromising effectiveness.
Elevate
In partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the Education Lab evaluated a whole-school personalized learning reform model to bolster student achievement, particularly in high-need communities.
Saga Lit
The Education Lab partnered with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Saga Education to evaluate the effectiveness of a high-dosage tutoring literacy intervention for elementary school students to accelerate the development of reading and writing skills.
Genesys Works
The Education Lab is evaluating the impact of Genesys Works, an education and workforce development program that aims to improve high school achievement, college enrollment, college persistence, employment, and earnings.
Latest Updates
Study shows technology can help scale tutoring effort
A new study from the Education Lab points to a way high-dose tutoring can be scaled more broadly without any loss of its effectiveness.
