School health as an investment in education: malaria prevention programs in Kenya and the Gambia.
Date: April 8th, 2009. Time: 12:15-2:00pm
Venue:  305 Russell Hall,
Teachers College, Columbia University

Speaker: Matthew Jukes, Assistant Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Matthew Jukes’ research aims to improve children’s learning in developing countries. He is interested in impact of health, culture and home environment on children’s learning. Much of his work has involved the use of randomized trials to assess education interventions. There has also been a particular focus on the evaluation of school health programs. These programs aim to improve children’s learning through the treatment and prevention of common conditions such as worm infections, malaria and iron deficiency. This work is described in a recent book: Health, Nutrition and Education for All: Leveling the Playing Field. In addition to the geographical focus on East Africa, Matthew has also conducted work in the Gambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, India, Bangladesh and the Philippines.

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