Research Intern - College of Education Studies - Butler

Research Intern
- College of Education Studies
- Butler

Alisha Butler, Assistant Professor of Education Studies, is seeking an intern to support a research project on school discipline policies and practices during the Fall 2026 semester. Research tasks will include conducting a national scan of school- and district-level discipline policies, reviewing scholarly literature, and writing a policy brief that identifies evidence-based practices and policies that reduce the use of exclusionary discipline.

Dr. Butler will supervise the intern. Interns will attend weekly meetings to discuss project updates and develop public-facing resources. This position is a great opportunity for students interested in education policy research.

The research assistant will:

• Conduct a national scan of school- and district-level discipline policies
• Compile research on school discipline policies and alternative approaches to exclusionary discipline
• Contribute to a policy brief synthesizing policies and practices
• Attend weekly meetings
• Complete additional tasks as needed

• Work independently and efficiently
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with education policy is a plus but not required.
• Education Studies majors/minors are especially encouraged to apply

• The research intern will work 5 hour per week through the end of the Fall 2026 semester. The research intern will meet with Professor Butler once per week. All other work can occur on a flexible schedule. If funds are available, the position may extend into the Spring 2027 semester.
• This is a hybrid position. The student must be physically located in the United States while completing remote work.

Alisha Butler, Assistant Professor of Education Studies, abutler

Weekly check-in with supervisor.