Dr. Rachel Garver is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Montclair State University. She studies how educational equity is impacted by policy implementation and by safety and discipline practices in schools. Prior to getting her doctorate at New York University, Dr. Garver taught 5th and 6th grade in New York City, worked for the Racial Justice Program at the American Civil Liberties Union, and conducted applied research for youth-oriented organizations and school districts. Dr. Garver’s current projects examine how equity-oriented policies are implemented in racially and economically segregated schools and the role of police in schools. She is also working in partnership with a local community organization to leverage youth voices to inform educational policies and practices.

Studies how educational equity is impacted by policy implementation and by safety and discipline practices in schools.

Examine how equity-oriented policies are implemented in racially and economically segregated schools and the role of police in schools.