Bio


Cordy McJunkins is currently a graduate school student at Stanford University pursuing a master’s in education policy, organization, and leadership and a second master's in public policy. His interests focus on education system reform, more specifically, how the education field can be more collaborative in its efforts rather than competitive. In the future, Cordy hopes to work on the legal aspects of education and find new ways to provide equitable outcomes for all students.

Honors & Awards


  • 2020 Truman Scholar, Harry S. Truman Foundation (April 2020)

Education & Certifications


  • Bachelor of Arts, Rice University, Psychology and Social Policy Analysis (2021)

Research Interests


  • Assessment, Testing and Measurement
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Policy
  • Equity in Education
  • Higher Education
  • Leadership and Organization
  • Legal Issues
  • Poverty and Inequality
  • Psychology
  • School Reform
  • Teachers and Teaching

All Publications


  • Anti-racist actions and accountability: not more empty promises EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Boykin, C., Brown, N., Carter, J. T., Dukes, K., Green, D. J., Harrison, T., Hebl, M., McCleary-Gaddy, A., Membere, A., McJunkins, C. A., Simmons, C., Walker, S., Smith, A., Williams, A. D. 2020; 39 (7): 775-786