August 2011 News Stories
- Erie Times-News Highlights David Figlio's Research on School 'Accountability Shock'
Research by professor David Figlio and his colleagues found that a disproportionate number of teachers left Florida schools that got lower grades in 2002 after the state changed the way it evaluated them.
8/2/11 - Zhen Cheng (BS11) Presents Mental Health Research at National Conference, Wins Award
Zhen Cheng (BS11) is presenting her research on mental health needs at the Asian American Psychological Association conference in Washington, D.C., and she won the Association's Student Research Award.
8/3/11 - STEM Education Research Project Focuses on Sustainability with New Grant
A project to develop high school students as science leaders will expand with a new focus on sustainability with an Innovation Generation grant from the Motorola Foundation.
8/4/11 - PhD Student Rayane Alamuddin Awarded Soros Grant
Rayanne Alamuddin, a rising third-year PhD student in the Human Development and Social Policy program, was awarded the Open Society Foundations' Global Supplementary Grant for 2011-12.
8/4/11 - Carol Lee to Receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is awarding Carol Lee an honorary doctoral degree, the university’s highest form of recognition.
8/16/11 - Kirabo Jackson Finds Teacher Match, Student Pay Spur Achievement
Looking at the impact on student achievement, new research by assistant professor Kirabo Jackson investigates the importance of the match between teachers and schools, as well as the effect of financial incentives such as paying students for high test scores.
9/1/11 - MS in Learning and Organizational Change Becomes International Program
SESP’s Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change (MSLOC) program opens the school year with new status as an international program, a new full-time faculty member and new recognition for its innovative use of technology.
9/1/11 - NU-TEACH Grad Ron Hale Wins Golden Apple Award
Ron Hale, a 2009 graduate of the NU-TEACH alternative certification program, won the Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence.
8/31/11 - Paula Olszewski-Kubilius Heads National Gifted Organization
A national leader in the field of gifted education, professor Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, the director of the Center for Talent Development at SESP, is now president of the National Association for Gifted Children.
8/31/11 - Simone Ispa-Landa Joins SESP Faculty
Simone Ispa-Landa, who earned her doctorate in sociology from Harvard University, will join the faculty of the School of Education and Social Policy this fall as an assistant professor in the Human Development and Social Policy program. Her research interests focus on inequality in education.
8/31/11 - SESP Student Leaders Take Charge of Campus Organizations
SESP undergraduates including Nadia Ahmed, Robert Ellis, Jonathan Harris, Leah Martinez, Kristin Nordhaus, Austin Perry, Emily Roskey, Esther Wang and Tim Zachas head major organizations on campus.
8/24/11 - Village Voice Quotes David Figlio on Cautions about Online Education
In a Village Voice article, professor David Figlio discusses his study that calls into question the effectiveness of online education, especially for certain groups.
8/17/11 - Sun-Times: Steven McGee Blames Lack of Science in Schools for Illinois's ACT Shortfall
In a Chicago Sun-Times article about the new ACT scores, research associate professor Steven McGee blames Illinois’ poor showing in science on the increased marginalization of science in schools.
8/17/11 - Chicago Tonight Interviews Steven McGee about ACT Deficit in Science
On WTTW public television, Chicago Tonight host Phil Ponce interviews SESP professor Steven McGee about reasons for Illinois's poor showing in science on this year's ACT test. According to McGee, science is marginalized as an unintended consequence of No Child Left Behind.
8/18/11 - Educational Publishing Quotes Brian Reiser on Major Changes in New Framework for K-12 Science Teaching
In an Educational Publishing article, professor Brian Reiser comments on the significance of the science framework recommended by the National Research Council committee he served on. Major changes in U.S. science standards are expected in September.
8/23/11 - Education Week: Paula Olszewski-Kubilius Discusses E-Learning for Gifted Students
An Education Week article on "E-Learning Opens Door for Gifted Students," CTD director Paula Olszewski-Kubilius comments on the demand for virtual learning environments, the pros and cons, and what makes an online program good.
8/23/11 - YouSTEM Project Seeks to Create Spaces for Engaging Teens in Science
To address the challenge of engaging young people in science and technology, SESP professors Kemi Jona, Reed Stevens and Mike Horn are launching a project called “YouSTEM.”
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