Matthew G. Springer is the Robena and Walter E. Hussman, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Education Reform at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Professor Springer's research focuses on policy and program innovation, and its use as a lever to ensure high-quality educational opportunities for all students. He is a leading expert on educator compensation and accountability, having published in top academic journals in education, economics, and public policy, testified at the state and federal levels, and consulted with government agencies, states offices, and school systems. By working closely with practitioners and policymakers, Professor Springer's work seeks to not only add knowledge in a traditional academic sense, but also inform educational practice and policy development.