Northwestern University School of Education Social Policy News Center

Comics Alliance Highlights David Rapp's Comics Research

Tue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

David Rapp is overseeing an impact study to see if comics can improve learning engagement, efficiency and effectiveness over traditional materials. The study is tied to The Graphic Textbook, a project of Josh Elder at Reading with Pictures, who was interviewed by Comics Alliance.

Paula Olszewski-Kubilius Asserts Gifted Students Are Shortchanged

Tue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

In The Hill's Congress Blog, professor Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, president of the National Association for Gifted Children, asserts that gifted children in the U.S. are shortchanged.

Terri Cramer Finalist for Employee of the Year, Coleen Coleman Honored for 20 Years

Sun, 06 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

Terri Cramer, associate director of the program, was selected as a finalist for Employee of the Year at Northwestern. SESP associate dean Coleen Coleman was honored for her 20 years of service.

Heather Johnson (PhD12) Helps Vanderbilt Win Education Engagement Award

Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

Under the guidance of Vanderbilt assistant professor Heather Johnson (PhD12) and others, a Vanderbilt team developed an educational program for underserved middle schools in Nashville. A combined team from Vanderbilt Engineering’s Aerospace Club and Peabody’s Department of Teaching and Learning won a prestigious award from NASA – the 2012 Educational Engagement Award – for inspiring students in the study of rocketry and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics.

Rayane Alamuddin, Lindsay Till Hoyt Named AAUW Fellows

Sun, 06 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

Human Development and Social Policy doctoral students Rayane Alamuddin and Lindsay Till Hoyt both won American Association of University Women (AAUW) fellowships. Alamuddin received the international fellowship, and Hoyt received the American fellowship.

Daily Northwestern: Dan Lewis Represents Northwestern on Homelessness Board

Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

SESP professor Dan Lewis represented Northwestern University on Evanston's homelessness task force, emphasized a "housing first" approach. Much of Lewis's career has been dedicated to working on helping people live and work together.

Jim Spillane Talks on Irish Radio about Education Leadership and Policy

Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

On a Dublin radio program, professor James Spillane discusses topics including how educational policy can be implemented, how change can occur at the school level and increasing the impact of education research in Ireland.

Brian Reiser Gives Presentation on National Science Standards

Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

At a May 10 symposium, professor Brian Reiser will present on the new National Research Council framework and national science standards for science teaching.

Jeremy Ebert (BS12) Drafted by New England Patriots

Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

SESP alum Jeremy Ebert (BS12), one of the most prolific pass catchers during the 2011 football season, was a seventh-round pick in the 2012 NFL draft. He was chosen by the New England Patriots.

Promote 360 Hosts Chicago-Area Students for Campus Visits

Sun, 06 May 2012 01:00:00 CDT

Promote 360, the SESP student organization that promotes minority well being, is hosting younger students at several mentoring events this spring. “We want to empower minorities in their educational journeys, starting at a young age,” says co-president Leah Martinez.

MSLOC Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:00:00 CDT

The Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change program marks its 10th anniversary with a celebration this spring. Since 2002 the program has expanded by offering community, innovation and the marriage of theory to practice — and it now encompasses students from around the world.

Douglas Medin Named to National Academy of Education

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:00:00 CDT

Learning Sciences professor Douglas Medin was elected to membership in the National Academy of Education because of his pioneering efforts in education research and policy development.

Huffington Post: Learning Sciences Collaborates on Graphic Textbooks

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:00:00 CDT

Huffington Post reports on the Reading with Pictures project to create graphic textbooks as a way to teach a range of subjects. Associate professor David Rapp spearheads research with the nonprofit, which aims to teach content covering common core standards nationwide.

Junior Aria Fiat Plans Supplies for Dreams Benefit April 26

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:00:00 CDT

Supplies for Dreams, a nonprofit co-founded by SESP student Aria Fiat, is holding a gala on April 26 to raise funds for the coming year. The organization provides Chicago students in need with school supplies and field trips.