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Ed. D or PhD?

Those of you in the educational realm: Would you recommend a PhD in Ed. or an Ed.D. ? What are some things I should keep in mind completing either? I’ve done some research on my own, but wanted some personal experiences.

I am a public school teacher in the US who has experience with grant writing, research, and academic presentations. I have completed research projects during my bachelors and masters. I continue to do research today through a fellowship program with the hope of publication by its end.  I’m dedicated, passionate, and have thought of pursuing academia in the past. My dream career would be teaching at the university level or operating as an educational program director for an NGO.

Thank you for any thoughts you are willing to share.
gpt
What's your end goal? If you want to teach at the university level, the you'd need a PhD. Faculty positions still don't really go to EdD. 

If you want to work in university administration, or other education administration, then an EdD would be fine. 

I'd also note there is some...skepticism, if that's the best word, from academics towards EdDs. Not everyone, and not everywhere, but if you want to be in academia you may encounter that attitude if you go the EdD route.