Jelena Obradovic
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Developmental psychologist studying stress physiology, self-regulation, executive functions, and caregiving practices. Director of SPARK Lab https://sparklab.stanford.edu/. Professor @Stanford. Associate Director https://earlychildhood.stanford.edu/ .. more

Jelena Obradovic is a developmental psychologist who currently works as associate professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, where she is a member of the Steering Committee of the Center for Education Policy Analysis (CEPA). She also directs the Stanford Project on Adaptation and Resilience in Kids (SPARK). .. more

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Thank you to all our partners at the SFUSD Early Education Department and the Shoestrings Children's Center, Laura Wentworth @caedpartners.bsky.social; ‬ SFUSD-Stanford Incentive Fund @stanfordeducation.bsky.social; the Stanford University Office of Community Engagement; ‪@stanfordcec.bsky.social‬

In the U.S., preschoolers are suspended more than any other age group. Young Black boys are disproportionately affected, reflecting racial disparities in school discipline. Our RPP work spotlights the Shoestrings Program at @SFUSD to showcase how to ensure that all kids are thriving in preschools.