Joan Brasher
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Vanderbilt researcher speaks to White House on ending segregation for people with intellectual disabilities
Erik Carter spoke about ending segregation in education and beyond during an invited presentation at a gathering of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt takes huge leap forward thanks to federal grant
Tennessee’s first postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities, Next Steps at Vanderbilt, will expand significantly thanks to new federal funding. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s Peabody College appoints associate dean for students and equity, diversity and inclusion
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development has named Monique Robinson-Nichols associate dean for students and equity, diversity and inclusion. Read MoreNov 23, 2015
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Video: $1.5M HIV, hepatitis intervention targets at-risk young black males
A $1.5 million Vanderbilt study is partnering with Nashville's First Response Center to curb HIV and hepatitis diagnoses in young black males at risk for HIV. Read MoreNov 18, 2015
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MLK student advances in Siemens competition with Vanderbilt collaboration
Another participant in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt has advanced in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. Read MoreNov 9, 2015
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New curriculum brings more science and math to pre-K
A new curriculum developed by Peabody College's Mary Louise Hemmeter and others and launching in January closes the gap on math and science education in pre-k classrooms. Read MoreNov 6, 2015
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Vanderbilt experts available to discuss Obama’s call for reduced testing in public schools
Vanderbilt has several assessment and policy experts available to address this topic. Read MoreOct 28, 2015
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Steiger and Sterba honored by Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology
Two faculty members at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College have received prestigious honors from the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology. Read MoreOct 28, 2015
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New faculty: Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez helps young students master language
Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez's research focuses on students with low language and literacy skills, particularly students from low-income families, immigrant children and learners in the language minority. Read MoreOct 15, 2015
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Study to examine how female engineering faculty persist despite barriers
A new study will examine how and why women persist in faculty engineering positions despite barriers to success in the context of race, class and gender. Read MoreOct 13, 2015
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Depression intervention for at-risk youth shows sustained effects
A new study finds that a cognitive-behavioral prevention program yielded sustained positive effects for youth at risk for depression. Read MoreOct 13, 2015
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$5M study looks at TN teacher evaluation data and collaboration
Understanding how state school systems can best use teacher evaluation data to drive instructional improvement is the focus of a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreOct 7, 2015
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Depression runs in the family, but it may be preventable
A Vanderbilt study is showing that early intervention may be the key to stopping the depression cycle in families. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Scaling up effective schools focus of Oct. 7-9 conference
The National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host its second national conference at the Music City Center. Read MoreSep 29, 2015
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Pre-K in TN: How can we sustain the gains?
A coherent vision and consistent implementation is needed to bolster the power of pre-K. Read MoreSep 28, 2015
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Media Advisory: Pre-K panel is Sept. 24
A panel discussion will continue the discourse on prekindergarten issues facing policymakers. Read MoreSep 22, 2015
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Diane Neighbors, champion of child care at Vanderbilt, to retire
Under Diane Neighbors’ guidance over the past 25-plus years, Vanderbilt’s child care program has grown to five centers currently accommodating 577 children of faculty, staff and students. Neighbors will retire Sept. 30. Read MoreSep 21, 2015
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Peabody offers panel on symbolism, history and diversity Sept. 21
A faculty panel will engage dialogue on Confederate symbolism and free speech. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Recognition, not money, motivates middle-schoolers to learn, especially girls
A new study evaluated a group of middle-schoolers to see which incentives were more effective in improving attendance in after-school tutoring program. Read MoreAug 28, 2015
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Homeless advocates gather to discuss new housing study
Housing vouchers work best, but landlords often are unwilling to accept them in Nashville's strong rental market. Read MoreAug 28, 2015