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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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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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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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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Promote 360 Challenges Youths to Consider College
To inspire middle schoolers who would not normally consider college, Promote 360, a group of School of Education and Social Policy students, organized a 6th-grade visit day to Northwestern on Friday called "Empowering Young Minds."
2008-05-13
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Toledo Blade Features CTD's Midwest Academic Talent Search
The Midwest Academic Talent Search (MATS) at the School of Education and Social Policy's Center for Talent Development helps to identify gifted students' abilities.
2008-05-13
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Junior Tammy Williams Named Finalist for Softball Player of the Year
Tammy Williams, a SESP junior from Osceola, has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2008 USA Softball Player of the Year award.
She has the leading batting average in the nation.
2008-05-13
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Larry Hedges Elected Fellow of American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Professor Larry Hedges was one of five Northwestern faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies and independent policy research centers.
2008-05-08
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Scholars Gather to Debate Issues of Teacher Quality
Sixty scholars from across the nation debated issues related to teacher quality at a May 1 conference, "Teacher Quality: Deepening the Debate," sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Program in Education Sciences (MPES).
2008-05-06
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Education Review Praises Jim Spillane's Newest Book
Education Review describes Distributed Leadership in Practice by SESP professor James Spillane and John Diamond of Harvard as "a thoughtful, as well as imaginative look at the practice of school leadership through a distributed perspective."
2008-04-28
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Samuel Schiller, Nikolai Smith Selected as Udall Scholars
Two SESP juniors, Samuel Schiller and Nikolai Smith, were selected from 510 nominees nationwide as Udall Scholars. This prestigous Congressional scholarship focuses on commitment to the environment.
2008-04-23
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Field Studies Now on YouTube
Students in the Field Studies Program of the School of Education and Social Policy tell about their real-world learning experiences in San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C. This unique nine-week academic internship program is open to all Northwestern undergraduates.
2008-04-23
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Homeschooled Center for Talent Development Student Featured in Chicago Tribune
Evanston teen Chelsea Link, who was homeschooled, was accepted at Ivy League schools but will attend Northwestern University. She participated in several programs of SESP's Center for Talent Development, including its talent search and online learning program.
2008-04-22
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Neal Sales-Griffin, a SESP LOC Major, Elected Student Government President
Junior Neal Sales-Griffin, a SESP student in Learning and Organizational Change, was elected president of Associated Student Government (ASG) for the 2008-09 school year.
2008-04-18
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Larry Hedges Comments on National Writing Test Scores
While Illinois 8th graders overall did better than the national average on writing for the National Assessment of Education Progress, professor Larry Hedges points out that disadvantaged and minority students did not do better than the national average.
2008-04-08
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Alum Molly Day (BS07) Initiates Nonprofit for Volunteering
It took the ingenuity and initiative of two recent Northwestern graduates, Molly Day and Kunal Modi, to create a unique new nonprofit organization for volunteerism, campusCATALYST.
2008-03-31
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U.S. News Features Konstantopoulos's Study on Class Size
"Smaller Class Sizes May Not Help" in the March 14 edition of U.S. News reports the results of Spyros Konstantopoulos's recent study.
2008-03-14
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Washington Post Features Konstantopoulos's New Study on Class Size
"Smaller Classes Don't Close Learning Gap, Study Finds" in the March 10 Washington Post features Spyros Konstantopoulos's recent research on the effects of class size related to the achievement gap.
2008-03-06
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Richard Settersten (PhD92) Publishes Remarks from HDSP Anniversary
Richard Settersten, a professor at Oregon State University, translated his address from the 25th anniversary of the Human Development and Social Policy in October 2006 into a paper that appears in the current issue of Research in Human Development.
2008-01-15
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Fay Cook Will Address Arizona Alumni on Social Security Policy
Professor Fay Cook, director of the Institute for Policy Research, will give a speech on January 26 to the Northwestern University Alumni Club of Sun City, Arizona. Her topic is "Getting Behind the Rhetoric on Social Security: Problems, Politics, and Policy Proposals."
2008-01-15
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Jim Spillane Comments on School Leadership in Education Week
Professor James Spillane's commentary stresses that expertise for school improvement may be distributed over two or more leaders in a school, in both formal and informal roles, and involve various tools and organizational routines.
2008-01-09
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Robert Gundlach (MS72) Named Interim Athletic Director
Robert Gundlach (MS72) was named Northwestern's interim director of Athletics. Gundlach, who received his PhD from Northwestern, is founding director of the WCAS Writing Program and Northwestern's faculty Athletics representative to the NCAA.
2007-12-20
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Stanford Dean Commends Work of Aki Murata (PhD02)
Deborah Stipek, dean of education at Stanford University, describes the work of assistant professor Aki Murata to bridge research and practice in mathematics education.
2007-12-20
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Greg Duncan Offers Anti-Poverty Plan at D.C. Forum
Participating in a forum in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Brookings Institution, Professor Greg Duncan pointed to the New Hope Project in Milwaukee as a model program for lifting people out of poverty through work.
2007-12-18
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Betsy Holden (BS78) Speaks at Kellogg on Importance of Marketing
SESP alumna Betsy Holden, McKinsey & Co. senior adviser and former Kraft CEO, presented strategic insights about the importance of marketing during a talk that was part of the Kellogg School of Management's executive speaker series.
2007-12-18
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Jon Marino (BS06) Wins Fulbright to Study in Uganda
Recent SESP graduate Jonathon Marino was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for a research project in Uganda, to begin in March.
2007-12-04
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Northwestern Magazine Features SESP's Marriage 101 Class
A Northwestern couple take Marriage 101 and tell what they learned. The authors describe this course, HDPS 340, as the most practical class they've taken at Northwestern.
2007-12-04
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Time Magazine Quotes Greg Duncan on New Preschool Research
Greg Duncan, lead author of a new study that shows learning about numbers as a preschooler boosts academic success, comments on how parents can convey simple and appropriate skills at home.
2007-11-27
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Alum Adam Case (BS05) Heads CTA Customer Communications
Recent SESP graduate Adam Case (BS05) is the new chief of customer communications for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
2007-11-27
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New York Times Features Greg Duncan's New Study on School Success
2007-11-13
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Toronto Star Reports on Carol Lee's Afrocentric Charter School
Betty Shabazz Charter School in Chicago, founded by SESP professor Carol Lee, is one of dozens of African-focused schools that have existed for decades in the United States and get rave reviews from students and teachers.
2007-11-12
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Former Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin (BS70) Discusses Pakistan on NewsHour
SESP alumna Wendy Chamberlin, former ambassador to Pakistan in 2001 and 2002 and current president of the Middle East Institute, discussed the U.S. stake in Pakistan on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on November 9.
2007-11-09
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James Rosenbaum Comments on Incentives for Public Housing Tenants
The Chicago Tribune cites comments from SESP professor James Rosenbaum, who has studied public housing in Chicago, about a new program that offers incentives for public housing tenants to seek employment.
2007-11-08
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Daily Northwestern Profiles NU-TEACH Program
SESP's NU-TEACH alternative certification program sends career changers into Chicago public and private schools. Students and faculty comment on the value of the program.
2007-11-08
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Dan McAdams Comments on the 'Boomerang Generation'
An article in the Chicago Redeye quotes Dan McAdams about the trend of more twentysomethings moving back home. McAdams explains reasons for the phenomenon.
2007-11-06
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Alum Daphne Whitington (MS00) Wins National Teaching Award
Daphne Whitington (MS00) was surprised with a Milken National Educator award for $25,000 in honor of her innovative English teaching methods at a Chicago public high school.
2007-10-16
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Editorial Cites Greg Duncan's Research on Child Poverty
A Milwaukee Sentinel editorial cites SESP professor Greg Duncan's research on the effectiveness of Milwaukee's New Hope project for alleviating the critical problem of childhood poverty.
2007-10-15
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Clinton Book Commends America Learns Founder Gary Kosman (BS00)
In his newest book, Bill Clinton recognizes the organization America Learns and its founder, SESP alumnus Gary Kosman (BS00), for their work in training volunteer tutors.
2007-09-06
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Alum David Harris Named Vice Provost at Cornell
David Harris (BS91), who received his bachelor's degree from SESP and his PhD in sociology, has been named vice provost at Cornell University. He also holds the post of vice provost for social sciences.
2007-09-04
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Greg Duncan Co-Authors Policy Guide for Enhancing Children’s Lives
Professor Greg Duncan is co-chair of the National Forum on Early Childhood Program Evaluation, which co-authored a recent early childhood policymaking guide based on scientific evidence, “A Science-Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy."
2007-08-08
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Learning Sciences Alums Study Learning from Fantasy Gaming
Erica Rosenfeld Halverson (PhD05) and Rich Halverson (PhD02), assistant professors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, are conducting a study of how fantasy baseball leagues can provide a better understanding of how people learn. The researchers discussed their study on July 13 at the annual Games, Learning & Society Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.
2007-07-17
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James Rosenbaum's Ed Week Essay Advocates Better Job Preparation
"High schools have the responsibility to serve all students and prepare them to fit into productive roles in the larger society," writes SESP professor James Rosenbaum in "Prepared for What? Matching Our Rhetoric to Reality," which advocates attention to soft skills, technical education and job placement.
2007-07-05
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McAdams's Research Cited in N. Y. Times Article on Birth Order
Generative adults tell similar stories about their lives, according to research by SESP professor Dan McAdams. The New York Times refers to McAdams's research, pointing out that adults' stories may include overcoming a label from childhood.
2007-07-03
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N. Y. Times Quotes Dan McAdams on Today's Mother-Daughter Relationships
A New York Times article reports on the current phenomenon of daughters staying in closer touch with their mothers. SESP professor Dan McAdams comments on the implications.
2007-06-29
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Dan McAdams Tells N.Y. Times Role of Life Stories in Personality
The life story that people themselves tell about who they are shapes their behavior and personality, says professor Dan McAdams, explaining his research findings in a New York Times feature article.
2007-05-22
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SESP Social Policy Students Succeed in Entrepreneurship Competition
SESP social policy students Matt Cynamon and Jackson Froliklong won third place in the NU Venture Challenge entrepreneurship competition with their idea for a philanthropic web site, BeExtraordinary.
2007-05-16
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OSEP Lists Summer Programs at Northwestern for K-12 Students
On its web site at http://osep.northwestern.edu, the Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Partnerships (OSEP) presents a listing of the many engaging summer programs offered by Northwestern University.
2007-05-09
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Washington Post Quotes Greg Duncan on John Edwards' Poverty Plan
Economist and professor Greg Duncan is quoted in a Washington Post article about John Edwards' proposal for combatting poverty. Duncan, an expert on housing policy, cites results from research on the Moving to Opportunity housing plan that used vouchers to move families from public housing.
2007-05-08
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Douglas Medin to Discuss 'Stigma of Science' at APS Convention
Professor Douglas Medin will participate in a panel exploring "Stigma from Science" at the convention of the Association for Psychological Science from May 24 to 27 in Washington, D.C.
2007-05-08
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In Edelson Project Young Scientists Study Effects of Road Salt
As part of a science education project led by assistant professor Daniel Edelson, students at nearly 30 schools have joined forces to do original environmental research on the impact of road salt on soil.
2007-05-03
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Education Week Reports David Uttal's Research That Finds Drawbacks in Learning Toys
Studies by assistant professor David Uttal find that hands-on "manipulatives" may hinder some young children's learning because of confusion about abstractness and concreteness.
2007-05-01
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Center for Talent Development 8th Grader Gets Perfect ACT Score
Zachary Blumenfeld, a Lincolnshire 8th grader who's a student at SESP's Center for Talent Development that serves gifted students from grades preK to 12, scored a perfect 36 on the ACT test.
2007-05-01
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Project Excite Cultivates Math, Science Skills
An innovative collaboration of the School of Education and Social Policy, Evanston Township High School and Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Project Excite seeks to close the academic achievement gap between minority and non-minority students by providing academically talented minority students from grades three through eight a solid foundation in math and science.
2007-04-26
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Susan Fuhrman, Edith Bostic Honored with Alumni Awards
At Northwestern's 75th Alumni Awards presentation, Susan Fuhrman (BS65, MA66), president of Teachers College of Columbia University, received an Alumni Merit Award from the School of Education and Social Policy for her distinguished achievements in education. Edith Bostic (BS74) received an Alumni Service Award in recognition of her volunteer work for the University.
2007-04-26
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Fox 32 News Features Daniel Edelson's Road Salt Project
View coverage of SESP professor Daniel Edelson's project with Chicago-area middle-school students to measure the effect of road salt on the soil.
2007-03-27
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Northwestern Magazine Features Senior Lauren Parnell
With an Undergraduate Research Grant, Lauren Parnell, a senior in social policy, did an internship in Uganda related to fair trade crafts. Parnell is the subject of Northwestern magazine's student feature.
2007-03-14
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Duncan's Book Presents Model for Anti-Poverty Project
Greg Duncan's newest book tells the stories of people in Milwaukee's New Hope project, which research shows can serve as a model for anti-poverty policies at the national and state levels.
2007-02-22
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Tribune Reports on Young Scientists Researching Road Salt
The Chicago Tribune features an article about associate professor Daniel Edelson's project with middle schoolers who are investigating the effects of road salt on the environment.
2007-02-22
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Study by Douglas Medin Shows How Morals Affect Decision Making
A new study by SESP professor Douglas Medin finds that morally motivated decisions, like other types of decisions, are more based on an analysis of consequences than was previously thought.
2007-01-31
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Alum Susan Fuhrman Inaugurated as Columbia's Teachers College President
Columbia University is holding a formal ceremony on January 31 to inaugurate Susan Fuhrman (BA65, MA66) as president of its Teachers College.
2007-01-30
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SESP Professors Key to New NSF-Funded Center on Spatial Intelligence
Faculty members Dedre Gentner, Larry Hedges, Louis Gomez, David Uttal and Kenneth Forbus are joining scholars from three other leading universities to study spatial intelligence, an often overlooked but important skill for students to develop. The National Science Foundation awarded $3.5 million for establishment of the Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center.
2006-12-20
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Dan McAdams's Research Finds Family Stories Provide Inspiration
Highly productive adults tend to draw inspiration from family stories about relatives who ultimately prevailed over hardships, says SESP professor Dan McAdams, who is quoted in a Chicago Tribune article.
2006-12-12
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Kemi Jona Comments in New York Times on Virtual Science Classes
Research associate professor Kemi Jona comments on the variety of online science classes, some for students whose schools do not have such offerings.
2006-11-14
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Michelle Reininger Finds Teachers Work Near Where They Grew Up
Assistant professor Michelle Reininger's research shows that teachers work an average of 10 miles from where they went to school themselves.
2006-11-14
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Scientific American Reports on Adam's Study of Lonely Adults
A study by human development and social policy associate professor Emma Adam finds elderly adults who go to bed lonely or sad receive a boost from the hormone cortisol in the morning.
2006-11-14
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Reiser Comments on Science 'Learning Progressions' in Education Week
Learning sciences professor Brian Reiser comments in an Education Week feature article about the value of attending to 'learning progressions' as a promising new path for students' science comprehension.
2006-11-10
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Sociologist Stefanie DeLuca (PhD03) Sees the Faces Behind the Data
Johns Hopkins Magazine profiles sociologist Stephanie DeLuca (PhD03), whose field research centers on talking to people who move from low-income housing in Baltimore.
2006-08-10
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Jim Rosenbaum Comments on WBEZ About U of I's New Admissions Plan
During a WBEZ broadcast about the University of Illinois' new admissions plan, professor Jim Rosenbaum comments on the funding of state universities as a factor in admissions policies.
2006-05-11
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David Uttal Studies Challenge Assumptions About Early Learning
In Observer, the journal of the Association for Psychological Science, associate professor David Uttal discusses young children's use of letters and numbers as symbols vs. as concrete objects, as with letter/number toys and math manipulatives.
2006-05-09
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Jim Spillane Discusses Private Funding of Education on WBEZ
Professor Jim Spillane comments on private philanthropic support of education on "What Money Can Buy ... and Can't" on Chicago Public Radio.
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Hedges Speaks for AERA Education Research Standards
Education Week reports on the draft standards for reporting research results, presented at the American Education Research Association's annual meeting
2006-04-20
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NU-TEACH Coordinator Gary Sircus Featured in Crain's
Gary Sircus, a former partner at a law firm, is interviewed about his career shift to training teachers through SESP's alternative certification program.
2006-04-20
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Education Week Features Carol Lee's Research on Humor and Literacy
Education Week describes Carol Lee's research into how teachers can use urban humor to help disadvantaged black students decipher complex literary works.
2006-02-21
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Kretzmann Assists Michigan Community with Future Planning
Research faculty member Jody Kretzmann, a specialist in community development, is facilitating an action plan for the future of Indian River, Michigan, based on the community's assets.
2006-02-16
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UPI Cites Edelson's Software for NRC Goals on Spatial Thinking
United Press International sent an article about Daniel Edelson's GIS software for schools that reflects the goals of the new National Research Council recommendations on teaching spatial thinking.
2006-02-09
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Duncan Comments on Causes and Solutions for Poverty
Professor Greg Duncan offers insights on research into the causes of poverty and complex factors contributing to its resolution. His interview is in the Lakeland Ledger.
2006-01-17
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Wisconsin District Approves Online AP Courses by Center for Talent Development
Pewaukee High School recently approved online AP coursework taken through SESP's Center for Talent Development, a local newspaper reports.
2005-12-20
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McAdams's Redemptive Self Instructive for Self-Analysis, Reviewer Says
The Redemptive Self: Stories Americans Live By, Dan McAdams' new book, helps people to make sense of their lives, reports Scripps Howard News Service reviewer Linda Seebach.
2005-12-15
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Spillane's Use of Electronic Teacher Logs Cited in Education Week
Education Week reports on James Spillane's studies using hand-held electronic messaging devices as a new logging technique for principals and teachers.
2005-12-06
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McAdams Research Cited in Article About Giving Thanks
Giving thanks can lead to what Dan McAdams, author of The Redemptive Self, calls "generativity," according to a recent news article.
2005-11-29
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Edelson's Science Curriculum Recognized in Science Magazine
SESP professor Daniel Edelson's computer-based earth science curriculum is cited in the October 14 issue of Science as the type of inquiry-based approach that makes a difference in student learning.
2005-10-19
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New York Times Cites Rosenbaum on Poverty Research
Based on his Galtreaux study of relocating the poorest Chicagoans, James Rosenbaum comments in the New York Times on September 25 about lessons learned for resettling residents after Hurricane Katrina.
2005-09-28
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New York Times Quotes McAdams on Delaying Adulthood
Professor Dan McAdams explains in a New York Times article that grown children are putting off adulthood longer.
2005-07-28
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Online UCLA Journal Highlights Trautvetter's Research
Research on faith development by Lois Trautvetter, director of the Higher Education master's program, is presented in the latest issue of UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute online magazine.
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Lewis Comments on Influx of Chicago Students in Indiana
Professor Dan Lewis, who studies welfare reform, comments in the Indianapolis Star on the impact on northwest Indiana schools.
2005-06-14
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Mixed Methods Urged for Education Research
Greg Duncan emphasizes the value of blending qualitative and quantitative research methods in Education Week. Dean Penelope Peterson also presents at this national conference on mixed-method research.
2005-05-09
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James Rosenbaum Comments on First-Generation College Students
SESP professor James Rosenbaum, who has extensively researched access to college, comments on the issue of making it possible for new groups of people to attend college.
2008-03-19
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Washington Post Cites Greg Duncan’s Housing Research
Moving from high-poverty areas did not significantly improve students’ academic performance, according to a new report co-authored by Greg Duncan described in a Washington Post article.
2007-08-15
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Dan McAdams Comments in Chicago Tribune about Existential Psychology
A March 26 Chicago Tribune article explores the new field of existential psychology, with a concern about finding purpose in life. SESP professor Dan McAdams, an expert in life narratives, comments on the significance of existential thinking.
2007-03-27
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Undergraduate Teacher Education Director Comments on Digital Portfolios
Malaya Bernstein, SESP's director of undergraduate teacher education, comments on the value of digital portfolios in education in the Christian Science Monitor.
2007-03-27
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SESP Students Involved in Global Volunteer Summit
A Northwestern Daily article describes the volunteer projects under consideration at the Global Volunteer Summit co-founded by SESP alum Jon Marino (BS06). SESP sophomore Nikolai Smith is working on a project for mentoring in Uganda.
2007-03-07
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Center for Talent Development Computer Students Receive Scholarship
Every year since 2000, Northwestern University Information Technology has funded Sandra Dennhardt Scholarships for students taking computer classes in the Center for Talent Development.
2007-01-18
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SESP Freshman Kate Nobilio Named to All-Big Ten Volleyball Team
Kate Nobilio, a freshman in secondary education, has been named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team. She is the Wildcats' first All-Freshman honoree since Drew Robertson in 2001.
2006-11-30
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Mandara Quoted on Psychology of Pricey Purchases for Babies
In an interview with Chicago Tribune's RedEye, assistant professor of human development and social policy Jelani Mandara explains the trend of parents buying expensive name-brand items for their babies.
2006-06-20
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SESP Professors Conduct D.C. Policy Briefing on Education
Professors Greg Duncan, Larry Hedges and Thomas Cook will discuss the best research on student achievement to guide U.S. education policy at a policy briefing on May 19 sponsored by Northwestern's Institute for Policy Research.
2006-05-17
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ABCD Institute Researches Community Building by Libraries
Research faculty member Jody Kretzmann investigated the assets for community building demonstrated by Chicago Public Library branches, Library Journal reports.
2006-04-13
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McAdams Comments on Struggles with Family Secrets
Dan McAdams, author of The Redemptive Self, tells the Baltimore Sun that making sense of family secrets can lead to redemption.
2006-03-09
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