September 2009 News Stories
- Live Science: Online Labs Aim to Revolutionize High School Science
A report in Live Science features the online laboratories, or iLabs, that allow high school students to conduct experiments remotely. Kemi Jona, research associate professor and director of the Office of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Partnerships, and his partners at MIT received a $1 million grant to put iLabs online.
9/30/09 - In Business Week, David Figlio Advises How to Get Best School Quality for Home Price
In a Business Week article, professor David Figlio advises home buyers how to get "more for your buck" in relation to school quality and home prices.
9/26/09 - NU-TEACH Alum Sarena Johnson Chosen as WGN-TV's Teacher of the Month
Sarena Johnson, who completed the NU-TEACH alternative certification program, was awarded Teacher of the Month by WGN-TV. She was featured on the 9 p.m. news on September 23.
9/26/09 - Carol Lee Contributes to Carnegie Council's Call to Make Adolescent Literacy a National Priority
Adolescent literacy should be at the heart of education reform, according to a new Carnegie Council for Advancing Adolescent Literacy report, A Time to Act, coauthored by SESP professor Carol Lee.
9/23/09 - Paula Olszewski-Kubilius to Become President of National Gifted Organization
SESP faculty member Paula Olszewski-Kubilius is slated to become the next president of the National Association of Gifted Children, the nation's most prominent organization in the field of gifted education.
9/2/09 - Jim Rosenbaum Comments on Community Colleges in Education Week
Professor James Rosenbaum tells Education Week about his research showing that community colleges could learn from private two-year colleges, which have higher graduation rates. Private colleges help students make a career decision early and then provide a set curriculum for efficient training, he notes.
9/3/09 - Online iLabs Let High School Students Test Cell Phones for Dangers
Online science labs called iLabs allow Blue Island high school students to test cell phones for radiation dangers. Kemi Jona, director of the Office of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Partnerships, paved the way for making Northwestern resources available to high school kids.
9/2/09 - Office of Research Features Video on Students Learning about Oncofertility
A summer research fellowship teaches students and teachers about oncofertility. Kemi Jona, director of the Office of STEM Education Partnerships, describes the program, and students and teachers tell about their experiences.
9/8/09 - David Figlio Comments on Florida Accountability System
Professor David Figlio, an expert on school accountability programs, comments in a Journal Gazette article that the accountability system put in place by Governor Jeb Bush of Florida is unlikely to improve student achievement.
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