Luca Maccagno
Research Associate
What I do
I am a Research Associate at the Marsico Institute for Early Learning. I support the Bajillions Early Math Study through recruitment and engagement of participants, collecting and managing data, and participating in development of early math in-person and digital learning activities through testing and feedback loops.
Professional Biography
Luca Maccagno, MA, is a Research Associate at the Marsico Institute for Early Learning. They obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English from Sam Houston State University and went on to complete a Master of Arts in Learning, Developmental, and Family Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. Following their time in graduate school, Luca became involved in early childhood evaluation and research, participating in projects centered on improving early childhood systems in Colorado and beyond. While their primary interest is second language acquisition, they are eager and excited to continue their professional growth in various other areas of educational and early childhood research.
Degree(s)
MA, Developmental and Family Sciences, concentration in Human Learning
BA, English, Sam Houston State University
Research
Areas of Research
Preschool Quality
Preschool Workforce
Key Projects
Bajillions Early Math Study
Colorado Shines Brighter Preschool Development Grant Evaluation
Featured Publications
Swain, S.R., Maccagno, L., & Longworth-Reed, L. (2022). Family Survey Results 2022: Colorado Shines Brighter Preschool Development Grant Evaluation. Butler Institute for Families, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver.
Longworth-Reed, L., Westinicky, A., Maccagno, L., & Roberts, A. (2022). Partner Results 2022: Colorado Shines Brighter Preschool Development Grant Evaluation. Butler Institute for Families, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver.
Westinicky, A., Maccagno, L., Swain, S. R., & Longworth-Reed, L. (2023). Family survey results 2023: Colorado Shines Brighter Preschool Development Grant Evaluation. Butler Institute for Families, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver.
Performances
Presentations
The Denver Preschool Program Preschool Workforce Project: Equity-Focused Approach and Analysis. (2023) BUILD
Specialization
Data collection and management
Survey design
Qualitative methods – interviews and focus groups
Program evaluation