SESP in the Media: May 2021
An ongoing, monthly roundup of appearances in the news media by School of Education and Social Policy faculty, researchers, and our community:
Forbes
May 29, 2021
How NetLogo’s Complex Systems Models Introduce The Ideas Of Complexity To Millions Around The World. (interview with Uri Wilensky)
Chalkbeat
May 27, 2021
After a tumultuous year, teacher ‘thank you’ bonuses gain steam and spark debate (quotes Kirabo Jackson)
Business Insider
May 18, 2021
Jamie Dimon says working remote doesn't work for young, ambitious, and engaged staff. He might have a point. (quotes Hannes Schwandt)
Illinois Newsroom
May 17, 2021
Hunger Is On The Decline After Pandemic-High, But Impacts Could Be Seen For Years (quotes Diane Schanzenbach)
San Diego Union-Tribune
May 14, 2021
San Ysidro High School alumna creates scholarship to give back to her community (interview with graduate student Julissa Muñiz)
The 74
May 10, 2021
‘A Rising Tide That Lifts All Boats’: Having More Immigrant Peers Can Boost Scores For U.S.-Born Students, New Study Finds (quotes Dean David Figlio)
CBS-2
May 10, 2021
Some Businesses Struggling To Find Workers, Northwestern Economist Diane Schanzenbach Suggests 'Reemployment Bonus' Legislation (quotes Diane Schanzenbach)
CNN Reliable Sources
May 9, 2021
Memory expert on the right's effort to downplay Capitol riot (interview with Dan P. McAdams)
Tulsa World
May 7, 2021
Tulsa Public Schools, partners launch summer programming portal with COVID-19 relief funding (coverage of L3 platform, designed by Nichole Pinkard)
KelloggInsight
May 3, 2021
How Do Immigrant Students Affect Their Classmates’ Academic Performance? (cites David Figlio's research)