November 2009 News Stories
- Jelani Mandara's Study Finds Ethnic Pride Key to Black Teen Mental Health
A new study by professor Jelani Mandara and his colleagues finds that ethnic pride may be as important as self-esteem, particularly for boys.
12/3/09 - Allan Collins Encourages Use of Digital Media in Schools
The Daily Texan reports on professor emeritus Allan Collins, author of Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology, speaking to education students at the University of Texas to stress the importance of using of digital media in schools.
12/3/09 - Hear the Podcast of Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon on WGN Radio
On a panel for the Milt Rosenberg Show on WGN radio, Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon, director of the Master of Science in Education program, discussed her contribution to the new book The Child.
11/24/09 - Education Week Chat: David Figlio Comments on School Choice
During a chat for Education Week, David Figlio discusses the impact of school choice, based on his study of Florida's corporate tax credit scholarship program.
11/18/09 - Hear a Podcast of Regina Logan's Career Talk on 'Giving Back'
SESP research assistant professor Regina Logan (PhD93) spoke to alumni at the 2009 Day with Northwestern about "Giving Back: Midlife Career Change and Generativity."
11/18/09 - Innovative Learning Technology Gives 1,000 U.S. Students Remote Access to Science Labs
Kemi Jona, director of the Office of STEM Education Partnerships, comments on the potential of iLabs to give students access to science laboratories worldwide.
11/17/09 - Intergenerational Exchange Brings Older Adults to College
Regina Logan's Adulthood and Aging class held discussions with older adults from Chicago and Evanston for the second "intergenerational exchange" on November 11.
11/11/09 - David Figlio Reports How School Ratings Affect Donations
Professor David Figlio's study of the Florida system revealed how school ratings affect donations to the school. Low ratings reduced donations while high ratings did not increase donations.
11/4/09 - PsychCentral: Jelani Mandara's Study Finds Ethnic Pride Improves Teen Mental Health
A new study carried out by associate professor Jelani Mandara with researchers at Loyola University Chicago and Walden University found that ethnic pride is important for African American adolescents' mental health. The research was published in Child Development.
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