Lindsey Burke

As Director of the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, Lindsey Burke overseesHeritage’s research on issues pertaining to preschool, K-12, and higher education reform. Burke’s research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Social Science Quarterly and Educational Research and Evaluation, and her commentary and op-eds have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers.

In 2021, Burke was tapped to join Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s transition steering committee and landing team for education and was appointed to the Board of Visitors of George Mason University. Burke also teaches a course on education policy at Pepperdine University on foundational philosophies and practices. She is a fellow with Ed Choice, the legacy foundation of Milton and Rose Friedman, on the board of the Educational Freedom Institute, and on the advisory board of the IWF’s Education Freedom Center. Burke holds a bachelor's degree in politics from Hollins University, a Master of Teaching from the University of Virginia, and a PhD in education policy from George Mason University.