Tag: education
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Tabbye Chavous, University of Michigan – Higher Education Responses to COVID-19, Black Students and Campus Racial Climates
On University of Michigan Week: Higher education institutional responses to COVID-19 may exacerbate education inequalities for Black students. Tabbye Chavous, professor of psychology and education, delves into ways to avoid this. Tabbye Chavous is the director of the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID), associate vice president for research, and professor of education and psychology…
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Gina Baleria, Sonoma State University – Digital Literacy
Digital literacy skills suddenly have become very important to learning. Gina Baleria, assistant professor in the department of communication and media studies at Sonoma State University, examines how these skills can bring belonging to students who aren’t together. Gina Baleria, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Writing, & Digital Media in the Department…
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Krista Aronson, Bates College – Diverse BookFinder
What children read can have a big influence on their future friends. Krista Aronson, associate dean of the faculty and professor of psychology at Bates College, explores how reading a diverse range of stories can have an impact. My work focuses on illuminating how people come to understand complex social constructs like race and ethnicity,…
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Leah Wasburn-Moses, Miami University – Campus Mentors
How do you help students without the resources to do so? Leah Wasburn-Moses, professor of educational psychology at Miami University, examines how teacher education majors can be used where teachers cannot. Leah Wasburn-Moses is Professor of Educational Psychology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She is the author of numerous books and articles on innovation…
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Barbara Shaw, Allegheny College – Transforming Knowledge, Building Re-imagined Futures
The time is now to understand historical and contemporary relations of power. Barbara Shaw, associate professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Allegheny College, delves into building a reimagined future. Named the Brett ’64 and Gwen ’65 Elliott Professor for Interdisciplinary Studies and the Director of Interdisciplinarity, Dr. Barbara Shaw is an associate professor…
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Katherine Higgs-Coulthard, St. Mary’s College – Fostering Growth through Teen Writing Conferences
What is missing to foster the joy of writing in teens? Katherine Higgs-Coulthard, assistant professor in the department of education at Saint Mary’s College, examines this question through an out-of-school experience. Dr. Katherine Higgs-Coulthard is an Assistant Professor in the Education Department at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame and a teacher consultant for the Hoosier…
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Ian Danielsen, Longwood University – Programs for Students With Disabilities
On Longwood University Week: Campuses are stepping up to help those in need. Ian Danielsen, assistant professor of social work, looks at programs designed to help those with disabilities get the education they need. Assistant Professor Ian Danielsen earned his Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1992. He then worked for the…
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Luis Rodriguez, New York University – Teacher Retention
On New York University Week: Teacher retention is a big issue in education. Luis Rodriguez, assistant professor of education leadership, looks into how teacher evaluation systems play a role in turnover. Luis A. Rodriguez is Assistant Professor of Education Leadership in the Department of Administration, Leadership, and Technology at NYU. Dr. Rodriguez’s research primarily investigates…
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Rob K. Larson, Luther College – Student Debt and Cost of Attendance as a Predictor of College Enrollment
Is student loan debt taking a toll on college admissions? Rob K. Larson, associate professor of management at Luther College, looks into this question. Rob Larson is an Associate Professor of Management at Luther College in Decorah Iowa where has been since 2003. His teaching assignments focus on marketing, finance-investments and accounting. From 2008 through…
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Thomas Mackey, SUNY Empire – Metaliterate Learners
How do you help yourself avoid misinformation online? Thomas Mackey, professor in the department of arts and media at SUNY Empire, discusses how to become a better thinker. Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D. is Professor in the Department of Arts and Media, School of Arts and Humanities at SUNY Empire State College. His research examines metaliteracy,…