Dr. Kagan helps shape the design and quality of early childhood practice and policies in the United States and in over 75 countries around the world. She consults with the White House, numerous federal and state agencies, elected and appointed policymakers including governors, members of Congress and legislatures, foundations, and corporations. Dr. Kagan’s research focuses on the institutions that impact child and family life. Acknowledged for her scholarship, she is a fellow of the American Educational Research Association and a member of the National Academy of Education.