She received her Ph.D. from The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University. Dr. Iatarola’s current research focuses on high school course takings and offerings with a specific focus on advanced courses and college readiness. She is interested in understanding how district, state and federal policies and incentives have shaped this landscape and affect student outcomes. Her research has been published in leading journals in education policy, such as Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Education Finance and Policy, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, and American Educational Research Journal.