Northwestern University School of Education Social Policy News Center

Promote 360 Hosts Young Students on Campus Visits for College Inspiration

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

To encourage minority students to attend college, Promote 360 hosted three May events: with freshmen from Chicago Hope Academy, 5th- and 6th-grade pen pals from Jane Addams Elementary School and elementary students from UNO Sandra Cisneros Charter School in Chicago.

Wall Street Journal Quotes Dan McAdams on Growing Up as a Millennial

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

Taking time to explore options often helps Millennials fashion a sense of identity, SESP professor Dan McAdams tells the Wall Street Journal. "People face a dizzying array of choices regarding the kinds of lives they might lead, and no clear consensus on exactly what a good life should be," he says.

MSEd Anniversary Celebrates 30 Years with June 26 Event

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

All SESP alumni are invited to a 30th anniversary party for the Master of Science in Education program at 5 p.m. on June 26 in 303 Annenberg Hall. The event will feature a panel of alumni with remarkable accomplishments in education, along with food, drink and stories of the program from the past three decades.

Lydia Hsu's (BS11) Work at Northwestern Took Her on Incredible African Journey

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

A class on Rwanda history that Lydia Hsu took her junior year at Northwestern turned out to be the first leg of an incredible African journey that has dramatically transformed the 2011 graduate's life. Hsu earned her teaching certification through SESP and is now heading for a graduate degree at Harvard University.

Lindsay Chase-Lansdale Named Northwestern’s Associate Provost for Faculty

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, professor of human development and social policy, was named Northwestern University’s associate provost for faculty, effective September 1. In addition, in recognition of her outstanding scholarship and teaching, she was appointed as the Frances Willard Professor of Human Development and Social Policy.

Doctoral Student Matthew Shirrell Wins Prestigious National Academy of Education Fellowship

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

Matthew Shirrell, a doctoral candidate in the Human Development and Social Policy (HDSP) program, is one of only 25 scholars in the nation to receive a National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship. This highly competitive program identifies the most talented researchers conducting dissertation research related to education.

Senior Alexa deLyra Honored with High School Alumni Award

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

Senior Alexa deLyra recently received an alumni award from her high school recognizing her accomplishments in sports and academics. Each year the Gene Schmidt Alumni Award is given to one alumnus of Bay Shore High School in Bay Shore, New York.

Northwestern Magazine Profiles Becca Portman as Standout Senior

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

Senior Becca Portman is one of 10 "remarkable seniors" profiled by Northwestern Magazine. Portman set into motion NU Votes, which registers students to vote on campuses across the nation.

Senior Daniel Nissani Selected for Leadership Alliance Research Program

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

Based on his interest and ability, senior Daniel Nissani was selected for a special summer research opportunity through the Leadership Alliance. The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program will give him training in academic research.

Sophomore Karen Wilber Wins Gilman International Scholarship

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

Karen Wilber, a sophomore majoring in human development and psychological services, won a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in Bolivia this summer. She will work with a nonprofit on empowering families in order to prevent child abandonment.

Paula Olszewski-Kubilius Comments on Trend toward Talent Development Approach in Schools

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

A growing number of school districts nationally are exploring a talent development approach, says Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, director of the Center for Talent Development and president of the National Association for Gifted Children. This model keeps educators on the lookout for potential in various subjects through the grades.

Center for Talent Development Hosts Family Conference June 29

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

Gifted students and their families will learn more about planning for the future at the family conference presented by the Center for Talent Development on June 29. During a thought-provoking afternoon of activities, adults will attend talks and seminars while students participate in workshops about careers and interests.

Jacob Wertz (BS09) Wins Fellowship to Create LA Charter School

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

As a recipient of the Building Excellent Schools Fellowship, Jacob Wertz (BS09) will create a charter school in an underserved area of Los Angeles. He will receive a $100,000 stipend and support for 150 days of intensive training.

Wired Quotes Diane Schanzenbach on Impact of Cuts to U.S. Food Stamp Program

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CDT

SESP associate professor Diane Schanzenbach comments that although nobody’s yet quantified what cuts to the nation's food stamp program may cost in long-term hospitalizations, remedial education, incarceration, welfare and lost opportunities, they’ll likely outweigh the short-term savings. Wired notes that food insecurity changes lifelong odds, making it likely that children will grow up less healthy and less successful.