Joan Brasher
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Common Core math should include ‘pattern abstraction’
Exposing preschoolers to patterning activities builds the foundation for early math skills. Read MoreMar 18, 2015
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Move over ‘value added’: Teacher observation data more useful in human capital decisions
Student test scores are less central to principals’ human capital decision-making than teacher observation data. Read MoreMar 12, 2015
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Education panel weighs in on the effects of standards and high-stakes testing
Vanderbilt education experts gathered for “Standards and Testing: What’s Missing from the Current Debate,” a panel discussion held March 9 at the downtown Nashville Public Library. Read MoreMar 11, 2015
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Mobility in TN Achievement School District focus of new study
Student and teacher mobility rates have improved since the ASD takeover, researchers say. Read MoreMar 4, 2015
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Problematic behavior in schools topic of Vanderbilt forum April 2
Three leading education research scholars will speak at the Peabody Research Institute’s spring mini-conference. Read MoreMar 3, 2015
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Pedestrian deaths are up in Tennessee: Be safe on campus
Despite new crosswalk signage installed around Nashville in 2014, Davidson County experienced a 20 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities over the year before. Read MoreFeb 27, 2015
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Education experts offer 18 apps that make learning fun
Vanderbilt education experts explain that screen time is not the enemy. The trick is picking the right apps. Read MoreFeb 13, 2015
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Transforming public housing subject of Feb. 20 talk
“Remaking the inner city: Integrationist aims and ends in large‐scale public housing reform” will begin at 2:30 in Room 204 of the Mayborn Building Peabody College. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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White House assembles top minds in neuroscience and learning for workshop
Vanderbilt's Laurie Cutting was one of a select group of experts in neuroscience, cognitive science, developmental psychology and other disciplines invited to take part in a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy workshop. Read MoreFeb 3, 2015
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Abstract language may help preschoolers grasp early math concepts
Minor differences in language can have a large effect on how children think about learning materials, including the objects that make up a pattern. Read MoreFeb 3, 2015
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When teachers get bonuses, do test scores rise?
A new Vanderbilt study examined a national pay-for-performance program in Texas. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Hillsboro High student partners with VU researcher on cave drug study
Hillsboro High School senior Alex Jolly advanced to the semi-finals in the Intel Science Talent Search with his research project on cave drugs. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Vanderbilt social entrepreneurs to compete for $1M prize
A team of Vanderbilt students will compete in a challenge to find improve education opportunities for young children in urban slums. Read MoreJan 26, 2015
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International scholars to visit Eakin school Jan. 27-30
Vanderbilt’s Hubert H. Humphrey fellows will share their cultures with students at Eakin Elementary School. Read MoreJan 23, 2015
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Visiting international scholars give back to Nashville’s needy
Vanderbilt's Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows are spending January focused on service work. Read MoreJan 17, 2015
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‘Loan aversion’ is focus of new higher ed study
A new two-year Vanderbilt study seeks to better understand students’ potential aversion to borrowing for college. Read MoreJan 15, 2015
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Vanderbilt education faculty named among top influencers
Nine Vanderbilt faculty members were selected for inclusion in the 2015 Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings, which recognizes university-based academics who have contributed substantially to the national discourse on K-12 and higher education. Read MoreJan 7, 2015
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Obama’s TN visit: Education faculty available for comment
President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit East Tennessee this week to talk about ways to increase college access for Americans. Read MoreJan 7, 2015
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Vanderbilt research stories land on ‘Ed Week’ year-end lists
Vanderbilt research landed on several 'Education Week' year-end lists for 2014. Read MoreJan 2, 2015