Northwestern University School of Education Social Policy News Center

From High to Lower Poverty

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

Disadvantaged community environments contribute to extreme obesity and diabetes, according to a new study by associate professor Emma Adam and Thom McDade.

Undergraduate Students Gain from Study Abroad

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

At a recent panel discussion, juniors Aria Fiat and Adriana Stanovici pointed out the advantages of study abroad and offered advice on how to make the most of the experience. Forty percent of SESP undergraduate students study abroad.

Undergrad Entrepreneurs Start Businesses with Unique Benefits

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

Sophomores Josephine Lee, Aria Fiat, David Harris and Jenna Pugrant are four of the enterprising undergraduates applying their skills to start innovative nonprofits or for-profits that benefit the people around them.

Grad Student Adam Lupu Wins Startup Contest with Learning Sciences Project

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

Learning Sciences master’s student Adam Lupu won a local business pitch contest with a project generated in assistant professor Michael Horn's Introduction to Design for Learning Sciences class.

Fay Lomax Cook's Survey Sheds Light on Richest 1%

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

A Northwestern University pilot study by professor Fay Lomax Cook and Benjamin Page sheds light on philanthropic and political behaviors of the so-called one percent.

Chicago Tribune Features Fay Cook's Research on the Wealthiest 1%

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:00:00 CST

The Chicago Tribune reports on professor Fay Cook's survey of a random sample of 104 people from Chicago with a median wealth of $7.5 million. The top one percent has limited faith in government and prefers private solutions and philanthropy to produce good outcomes, according to the study.

Mike Horn, Reed Stevens: Energy Project Furthers Science Learning at Home

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

Learning sciences faculty members Mike Horn and Reed Stevens are studying thermostats and other energy control devices to study families' informal science learning.

San Francisco Chronicle: CivicWeek Programs Give High School Students Service Experiences

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:00:00 CST

CivicWeek, a program of the Center for Talent Development at the School of Education and Social Policy, offers gifted students from across the country the opportunity to serve communities, explore a career, and learn how to make a difference. Programs are available in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.

Kathryn Balestreri Wins Fulbright

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

Recent social policy graduate Kathryn Balestreri (BS11) received a prestigious Fulbright grant for 2011-12 to improved education in Guatemala.

Higher Education Administration and Policy Program Builds Careers

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 CST

Northwestern's graduate program in Higher Education Administration and Policy, which can be completed in one year, prepares students to become dynamic leaders in higher education administration.

Kirabo Jackson Looks at Impact of Single-Sex Schools on Student Achievement

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 CST

IPR labor economist Kirabo Jackson has conducted one of the first studies to credibly link the effects of single-sex education to student achievement. While a select few benefit from attending single-sex schools, he finds little to no difference in achievement for most students in the sample.

Carol Lee Addresses International Education Conference in Taiwan

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:00 CST

Professor Carol Lee is gave a presentation at the World Educational Research Association meeting in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Her talk compares educational innovation in three diverse nations of the world.

Researcher Megan Hopkins Presents at DC Briefing on Access to Effective Teachers

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:00 CST

SESP research fellow Megan Hopkins gave a presentation recently at a Washington, D.C., policy briefing on “Student Access to Prepared and Effective Teachers.” Her presentation stressed the importance of residency programs for teacher preparation, as well as the need to prepare teacher candidates for teaching in their local contexts.

Huffington Post: John McKnight on Teaching Children to Lose by Winning

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:00 CST

Cooperation "beats" competition in most areas of our lives, professor emeritus John McKnight and Peter Block maintain in a Huffington Post column.