Walt Ecton
waltecton.bsky.social
Walt Ecton
@waltecton.bsky.social
Assistant Professor @ University of Michigan's Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. Research on High School, College & Career. CTE. Politics & Econ of Ed. Former HS teacher. He/Him.🌈
It was a privilege to start my tenure track journey with Danny, a scholar and teacher who always put mission and his core values first. He made a lasting influence on me and many others. If you knew Danny, consider contributing to this fund in his honor: bit.ly/DannyMoraguez
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November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Meanwhile, I'm wearing lifts in my boots next time...
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Carson!!! Shhhhhh....don't speak it into existence! The groundhog said eight more weeks of summer!
September 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Visit our page to learn more about the STEP-CTE lab!

-> www.step-in-cte.soe.umich.edu
September 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
On our website, you’ll find:

-Information about the STEP research project and team
-Blog posts from our team members,
-New reports, articles, & infographics
-Relevant research from members of our project team
-A place to sign up to receive regular e-mail updates
September 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
STEP-CTE is a collaboration with Leon County Schools, led by researchers from the University of Michigan and Florida State University, funded by Institute of Education Sciences. Together, we’re exploring how CTE programs can better support HS students as they prepare for college, career, & beyond.
September 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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The position has a salary of $70,000 and can either be in Ann Arbor, MI, or remote. This is funded through IES, and we want to be transparent that it is contingent on continued funding. We'll start reviewing applications on June 12, so please submit before then! 🧵 careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Research Area Specialist Associate | U-M Careers
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May 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Please share this position with your networks! You'll get to work with me, @harbatkat.bsky.social, Christine Mokher, Stacey Rutledge, & a great team at the U of Michigan, Florida State U, and the CTE Research Network. Please reach out w/questions - [email protected]!🧵 careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Research Area Specialist Associate | U-M Careers
careers.umich.edu
May 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The position has a salary of $70,000 and can either be in Ann Arbor, MI, or remote. This is funded through IES, and we want to be transparent that it is contingent on continued funding. We'll start reviewing applications on June 12, so please submit before then! 🧵 careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Research Area Specialist Associate | U-M Careers
careers.umich.edu
May 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We are looking for a PhD or EdD with strong quantitative training, proficiency with Stata, and ideally experience with administrative data to help lead our quantitative analysis on this $3.1 million mixed methods project. 🧵 careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Research Area Specialist Associate | U-M Careers
careers.umich.edu
May 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Grateful that this country had the wisdom to build a system and policies that made your in-laws want to be and able to come here. I hope we don't forget their contributions and those of so many other international students.
May 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM