Learning Sciences Students Receive Grant for Professional Development Series
This year Learning Sciences graduate students will be able to attend a series of professional development events about the wide spectrum of career opportunities related to education research and design. The series is made possible by a grant from Northwestern’s Graduate School.
—2008-08-28
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Education Week's 'Live Chat' with David Figlio Discusses Accountability
Education Week hosts a live chat where David Figlio discusses "Testing and Accountability in the NCLB Era." (Registration may be required for viewing.)
2008-08-21
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Education Week Blog Features Jim Spillane's Distributed Leadership Work
An Education Week blog highlights professor Jim Spillane as a "cool person you should know." His research on distributed leadership and instructional improvement distinguish between leadership roles and leadership practice. (Registration may be required for viewing.)
2008-08-21
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New Students Participate in One Book One Northwestern Project
Incoming SESP students will join with students and across the university to participate in Northwestern's One Book One Northwestern project, with special programs beginning in September.
—2008-08-20
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Betsi Burns (MS97) Honored with National Award for Outstanding Advising
Betsi Burns (MS97), Northwestern's assistant director for academic services and a graduate of SESP's Higher Education Administration and Policy program, was honored with the Lan Hewlett Award for outstanding academic advising for athletics.
2008-08-19
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Wall Street Journal Quotes David Figlio on Grading Policies
In a Wall Street Journal article about the relaxation of grading policies in Dallas schools, professor David Figlio notes that such practices may reduce incentives for students to do well.
2008-08-19
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Larry Hedges Trains Education Researchers in Rigorous Methods
Professor Larry Hedges led the first of a series of Institute of Education Sciences institutes this summer to train education researchers to conduct rigorous evaluations of education practices.
—2008-08-14
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Nancy Deutsch (PhD04) Releases New Book, Pride in the Projects
Nancy Deutsch (PhD04), assistant professor of education at University of Virginia, released a new book, Pride in the Projects, based on her doctoral research at SESP.
—2008-08-14
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Molly Day (BS07), Founder of CampusCatalyst, Blogs on the Millennial Generation
Molly Day, who started a nonprofit for training college students in community development, shares her insights about corporate responsibility in her blog about the millennial generation.
2008-08-07
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David Rapp and Colleagues Study Effect of Alliteration on Memory
A recent study by David Rapp and colleagues at other universities finds that the poetic technique of alliteration acts as a tool for remembering.
2008-07-31
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U.S. Women’s Bureau, Led by Shinae Chun (MA71), Promotes Financial Education for Employees
The Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor, headed by SESP alumna Shinae Chun (MA71), hosted a conference for executives of Fortune 1,000 companies on its “Wi$eUp" financial education program for employees.
—2008-07-29
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iLab Project Gives High Schools Access to World-Class Science Labs
The iLab Network, which recently received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, allows science students to access world-class laboratory equipment remotely. The Office of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Partnerships (OSEP) is developing a series of remote laboratory experiments geared for high schoolers.
—2008-07-17
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Spillane, Reininger Address Educators at AP Institute
James Spillane and Michelle Reininger are the keynote speakers for the fifth annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute at Northwestern from July 21 to August 1.
—2008-07-17
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SESP Students Lead Northwestern’s Public Interest Program
Northwestern’s Public Interest Program (NUPIP), which is the only student-run fellowship program of its kind in the nation, is coordinated by four SESP students. The program, founded by two SESP alumni, places Northwestern graduates in public interest jobs throughout the Chicago area for one year.
—2008-07-08
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Thomas Cook's Research Cited in Florida School Reform Debate
A St. Petersburg Times article about controversy over a push toward "school-based management" in Pinellas County schools cites professor Thomas Cook's report on school-based management in Michigan, Illinois and Maryland.
2008-07-01
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Podcast of Fay Cook's Social Security Talk Now Available
A podcast is now available of Professor Fay Cook's talk entitled "Getting Behind the Rhetoric on Social Security," which she delivered at the Day with Northwestern event for alumni on April 19, 2008.
2008-06-26
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Convocation Features Address by Columbia Teachers College President Susan Fuhrman (BA65, MA66)
Stressing the influence of learning environments, Columbia University Teachers College President Susan Fuhrman (BA65, MA66) addressed the School of Education and Social Policy Convocation on June 20.
—2008-06-25
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Marquette Honors Ed de St. Aubin (PhD94) with Teaching Award
Edward de St. Aubin (PhD94), associate professor of psychology at Marquette University, recently received the university’s highest teaching honor, the Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.
—2008-06-24
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Alum's Chronicle Commentary Addresses Students' On-the-Job Learning
Jonathan Lewis (MS07) presents a commentary in Chronicle of Higher Education on how college students can learn from their campus work, a subject he explored in his master's thesis for the Higher Education Administration and Policy program.
2008-06-23
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Nine SESP Faculty, Staff Members Voted to Honor Roll
Students elected nine SESP professors, instructors and advisors to the Associated Student Government (ASG) faculty honor roll for 2008.
—2008-06-19
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SESP Recognizes Fellowship Winners
Thirteen SESP students have won fellowships for study, community projects and research in 2008–09.
—2008-06-19
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Students Share Fond Memories of Classmate
Memories continue to pour in for Matthew Samuel Sunshine, a popular Northwestern University student whose alcohol-related death June 10 stunned both the community and loved ones.
2008-06-19
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Service Learning Students Display Capstone Projects
Students completing SESP’s Certificate in Service Learning program in 2008 presented posters of their Capstone Projects at a reception on June 6.
—2008-06-18
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Kemi Jona Outlines Online Education at Tech-Centered School
Research associate professor Kemi Jona is a member of the design team for the innovative, tech-centered Chicago public high school called Voise Academy. He describes the school's online education.
2008-06-17
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Memorial Funds Honor Matthew Sunshine
A message regarding the passing of freshman Matthew Sunshine and memorial funds in his honor.
—2008-06-11
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Senior Honors Students Present Research
Six School of Education and Social Policy seniors in the undergraduate honors program presented posters of their research projects on June 6 in Annenberg Hall.
—2008-06-08
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Kemi Jona Points to Potential for Science and Technology Superstars
WRAL Local Tech Wire interviews research associate professor Kemi Jona on how American reliance on technology spells a need for more science, technology, engineering and mathematics students.
2008-06-07
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Pioneering Health Literacy Project Receives New $2M Grant
With a new grant, SESP associate professor David Rapp is collaborating with Feinberg School of Medicine faculty member Michael Wolf (MS07) on an innovative project to improve patients’ understanding of medical information critical to their health.
—2008-06-04
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Boeing Grant Will Enhance Meaningful Science Teaching
The Meaningful Science Consortium received a grant from Boeing to support development of an online tool to aid teachers with lesson planning. The Consortium offers innovative science curricula and teacher professional development to Chicago Public Schools.
—2008-06-03
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Professor Carol Lee Profiled in Northwestern Magazine
A Northwestern magazine profile on professor Carol Lee features her groundbreaking work in education with an African-centered approach to teaching black schoolchildren.
2008-06-03
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Coach Pat Fitzgerald (BS97) Elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Pat Fitzgerald (BS97), considered the heart and soul of Northwestern's back-to-back Big Ten championship teams in 1995 and 1996, received college football's highest honor.
2008-06-03
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Junior Hannah Nielsen Wins Tewaaraton Trophy, Honda Sports Award
All-American lacrosse player Hannah Nielsen, a SESP junior, won top lacrosse honors in the nation, including the Honda Sports Award and the Tewaaraton Trophy.
2008-06-02
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Memorial Services Set for Edith Grotberg (PhD58), Educational Psychologist
Educational psychologist Edith Grotberg, who earned her bachelor's and doctoral degrees at Northwestern, died on May 20. A memorial service will be held on June 15 in Washington, D.C.
2008-06-02
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