
Michael Webb
Associate VP, High School Through College
Michael Webb leads the Early College High School Initiative’s capacity building work. This includes supporting the network of 13 early college intermediary organizations and managing the initiative’s Student Information System, a secure, confidential collection of data about students attending early college schools throughout the United States.
Dr. Webb has spent most of his career working to improve public education. He has taught college, high school, and adult education. Prior to joining JFF, he served as vice president of New Visions for Public Schools where he helped lead the effort to create small schools in New York City. As director of education at the National Urban League, he was a voice for community involvement in mathematics and science education reform. He has also served on city and state commissions to reform education for students underserved by the public school system.
Dr. Webb received a B.A. in English/Ethnic Studies from St. John Fisher College, an M.A. from San Francisco State University, and a Doctor of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Publications
- Life Beyond Early College: Strategies for Success (webinar)
- Unconventional Wisdom: A Profile of the Graduates of Early College High School
- High School/Dual Enrollment Programs: Testimony Before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor
- What Is the Cost of Planning and Implementing Early College High School?
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