Seven titles covering the arc of Dr. Johnson's writing: from the industrial origins of today's schools and the data gap behind modern reform, to parent advocacy, personal essays, and picture books that teach young readers that numbers, art, and stars all belong to them.
Two Worlds That Don't Know the Other Exists
by Janet Johnson, Ph.D.
An inside look at the education-data gap that has quietly shaped decades of reform — what decision-makers were seeing, what they weren't, and how the mismatch between the numbers available and the numbers needed sent well-intentioned policies in the wrong direction.
How America's Educational System Fails to Prepare Students for Today's Workforce
by Janet L. Johnson, Ph.D.
Our educational system still operates on an outdated industrial model that artificially separates "thinkers" from "doers," steering students based on social class rather than capability. Mismatched shows how this false dichotomy leaves students unprepared for an economy that demands both technical skill and analytical thinking.
Navigating Education and Opportunity in North Carolina — A Guide for Parents of High Schoolers
by Janet L. Johnson, Ph.D.
A concise guide to understanding and navigating your high-school student's educational landscape — demystifying test results and arming parents against intimidation by complex data-talk from educators.
A Journey from Historical Practices to Data Empowerment
by Janet L. Johnson, Ph.D.
An examination of how cultural, technological, and policy changes have reshaped schooling — tracing the journey from a fixed to a growth mindset and the role data has played in transforming educational strategy, especially in mathematics and access to rigorous coursework.
Real Reality Is Not So Bad
by Janet L. Johnson, Ph.D.
A personal, reflective read that steps outside the classroom to explore belief, perspective, and the way everyday life can feel stranger — and kinder — than we expect.
Ages 4–6
by Janet L. Johnson, Ph.D.
A delightful and educational children's book that follows Ronan, a curious and bright 5-year-old, as he creates his own 6-pointed stars while discovering the joys of art, reading, and numbers.
by Eden Alvarez, Gracelyn Bowers & Lilah Cox (with Janet Johnson & Jackie Alvarez)
A children's book authored by young writers Eden Alvarez, Gracelyn Bowers, and Lilah Cox, guided by Janet Johnson and Jackie Alvarez — a celebration of curiosity, nature, and what happens when kids are trusted to tell the story themselves.
Dr. Johnson speaks on educational equity, data literacy, and what grant-funded programs actually need to succeed. Reach out and we'll find a time.
