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Ben Dalton
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Ben Dalton

Director, Center for P-12 Education

Education

PhD, Sociology, Duke University
BA, Sociology, Roanoke College

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Ben Dalton is an expert on college and career readiness with more than two decades of experience in education research and large-scale education studies. He directs research and data collection activities for the U.S. Department of Education and other public- and private-sector clients. 

Currently, Dr. Dalton serves as a principal investigator for two studies: the Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education Assessments Study and the Delaware Career Development Study. He is a senior advisor for RTI’s work on U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools Rankings and for a project studying the effect of learning recovery efforts in Texas. 

In addition to his work, Dr. Dalton holds a professional certificate in What Works Clearinghouse Group Design Standards 5.0 Certified Reviewer. 

Expertise
  • Career and technical education
  • Education evaluation
  • Educational achievement
  • Cross-national education studies
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Publications

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Article

The influence of earning industry certifications on high school graduation: Evidence from Florida

August 2024
Article

Pathways to credentials: Does the timing of earning an industry certification in high school influence postsecondary outcomes?

May 2023
Scholarly Report

Comparing key features of TIMSS and U.S. state assessments: A guide for education leaders and policymakers

January 2022
Scholarly Report

U.S. PIRLS and ePIRLS 2016 technical report and user's guide

August 2019

Related Capabilities

Focus Area

International Education
Focus Area

Education and Workforce Development
Focus Area

K-12 Education

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