David I. Backer , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education Policy
College of Human Development Culture and Media
(973) 275-4871
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David I. Backer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education Policy
College of Human Development Culture and Media
David I. Backer’s research focuses on education finance and ideology, with an emphasis on infrastructure, climate change, and racial capitalism.
Education
- Ph.D., Philosophy and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Scholarship
- Backer, David I. (Forthcoming 2025). As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America’s Schools. The New Press.
- Backer, D. I., & Cyna, E. (2024). Critical School Finance. Journal of Educational Administration and History, 1-21.
- Backer, D. I., & Royal, C. (2024). Toxic Finance: Underinvestment in Philadelphia’s School Buildings, 1993–2021. Journal of Educational Administration and History, 1-18.
- Backer, D. I. & Rodriguez, A. (2023). “Movements at the Fiscal/Monetary Crossroads: Financing a Green New Deal for Public Schools in Philadelphia.” Journal of Urban Affairs.
- Backer, D. I. (2023). “Cooperation Analysis of Twin Cities Tax-base Sharing: Human Resources, School Districts, and Social Justice.” Journal of Education Human Resources. 41(1), 14-35.
- Backer, D.I. (2023). "The IRA and Public Schools," Phenomenal World. Published online:
https://www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/the-ira-and-public-schools/ - Backer, D. I. & Cairns, K. (2021). “Social Reproduction Theory Revisited.” British Journal of Sociology of Education. 42(7), 1086-1104.
Accomplishments
- Bourse Face Foundation Grant Recipient, 2024