P-12 Research and Data Intern
About The Position
The Education Trust (EdTrust) seeks a P–12 Research and Data Intern to join the organization’s P–12 division from April 2026 through August 2026. The Intern will use their qualitative research skills to support EdTrust’s P–12 research and data team on a research project focused on equitable implementation of AI in education. EdTrust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the U.S. education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where all students will thrive. This role, beginning in April 2026, is based in our Washington, DC office, and may be eligible for some telework. Interns must reside in DC, Maryland or Virginia during the internship and report to the EdTrust office within three (3) days of hire for employment verification. The Intern will report to the P-12 Senior Research Manager. This role is budgeted for 20 hours per week for approximately 6 months. Exact hour
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree
- Graduate coursework focused on education, public policy, psychology, or related social science fields
- Experience or formal instructioninresearchmethodsandqualitative data analysis(includingcleaning andmanaging qualitativeand quantitativedatasets)
- Proficiencyinusing MicrosoftOfficeapplicationssuch as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency and experience with qualitative software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo)
- General knowledge of education policy and specific knowledge inone or moreof the following content areas: Artificial intelligence in education, teacher quality, and/or school leadership
Nice To Haves
- Shared belief in EdTrust’s mission and a commitment to improving educational equity, with a focus on racial equity
- Willingness to receive and act upon constructive feedback
- Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines
- Strong communications kills
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Ability to take initiative and be self-directed
Responsibilities
- Support qualitative data cleaning and analyses,and draft findings and conclusions
- Support quantitative data cleaning and descriptive analyses, and draft findings and conclusions
- Analyze district and state level policies on topics such as, but not limited to,the use of AI in education
- Present findings in internal meetings
- Draft briefs, PowerPoint presentations, blog posts, and other materials to share findings with our stakeholders
- Conduct literature reviews (i.e., identify, summarize, and synthesize research) on issues related to P–12 policy, research, and advocacy priorities
- Support fast-turnaround research and fact-finding to respond to stakeholder and media requests on pressing P–12 education issues
Benefits
- Sick leave is accrued in this role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
