Brianna Nargiso Newton, Ed.D., is an education equity researcher, policy strategist, and journalist whose work explores how public policy shapes the experiences of students, families, and educators. Newton reports on the impact of federal and state decisions on public schools, early childhood systems, mental health services, and equity-centered reforms. Her reporting and research have appeared across national education and public health outlets. Newton’s work has also informed initiatives and policy efforts in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.