Joan Brasher
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Preschoolers can do more math than you think
More complex math concepts can be easily introduced through simple games and tasks at home, according to a new Vanderbilt report. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Toddler brains resist learning from screens, even video chat
Vanderbilt study finds little ones need to interact with real, live humans in order to learn new information. Read MoreJul 31, 2019
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Violin and cello summer program at Vanderbilt brings world-class instruction to Nashville children
The Nashville Suzuki Institute is part of the pre-college programs at the Blair School of Music. Read MoreJul 23, 2019
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Goldring, Grissom, Rubin commissioned to produce reports on K-12 leadership
Peabody College faculty will be among a cohort of experts to produce reports on key leadership issues in K-12 education. Read MoreJul 17, 2019
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Six years later, iZone schools see moderate gains; ASD schools have not improved
According to a new Vanderbilt study, school turnaround strategies in Tennessee are not working as intended. Read MoreJul 16, 2019
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Vanderbilt faculty earn $1.2M grant to support STEM majors who want to teach
The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to Vanderbilt to establish scholarships that serve the national need of recruiting and preparing high-quality STEM teachers for high-need school districts. Read MoreJul 10, 2019
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Vanderbilt among founders of EdPrepLab, new teacher and principal preparation initiative
Vanderbilt University is among 15 institutions in the country to serve as a founding program partner of the Educator Preparation Laboratory (EdPrepLab),a new initiative by the Learning Policy Institute and Bank Street Graduate School of Education. EdPrepLab is intended to help educator preparation programs ensure that… Read MoreJun 21, 2019
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Black men in same-sex relationships seek church, internet, for support
According to research by sociologist Sandra L. Barnes, many black men in same-sex relationships seek the church and online groups for spiritual support. Read MoreJun 21, 2019
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Why are STEM students abandoning academic career paths?
Vanderbilt researchers have found that many Ph.D. STEM students today do not pursue an academic career track because of the pressure-filled norms and culture of the tenure process. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Goldring appointed ‘AERJ’ editor-in-chief
Vanderbilt University professor Ellen Goldring has been appointed editor-in-chief of the American Educational Research Association’s flagship publication, the "American Educational Research Journal." She will head the editorial team for the journal's 2020–22 volume years. Read MoreJun 5, 2019
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BBC’s ‘The Arts Hour on Tour’ to record episode at Vanderbilt June 3
The BBC will record an episode of “The Arts Hour on Tour” Monday, June 3, at 6 p.m. in Turner Recital Hall at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. The event is open to the public, but reservations are required. Read MoreMay 29, 2019
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‘Policy, Politics, Privilege’ focus of Summer Institute at Vanderbilt May 20–24
Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative presents its second Summer institute May 20–24. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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In Vanderbilt’s new simulation lab, nursing and divinity students train together
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing's $23.6 million expansion includes the state-of-the-art Simulation and Skills Lab, where nurse practitioner students and divinity students learn together. Read MoreMay 14, 2019
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Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music Big Band named best student jazz ensemble
Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music has been recognized by "DownBeat" magazine’s 42nd Annual Student Music Awards. The Blair Big Band was named best undergraduate large jazz ensemble. Read MoreMay 8, 2019
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Pre-college advising programs improve numbers of marginalized students going to college
A new Vanderbilt study finds that a pre-college advising program in high schools increases community college enrollment for Hispanic students of all income levels and low-income students in general. The paper is published in the "Journal of Policy Analysis and Management." Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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Vanderbilt faculty earn awards at AERA annual meeting in Toronto
The conference is the world’s largest gathering of education scholars and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative research. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Gifted kids turn 50: Most successful followed heart, not just head
New findings from an ongoing 45-year Vanderbilt study reveal that patterns found in test scores and a psychological assessment measuring the personal values of nearly 700 intellectually gifted adolescents were highly predictive of the distinct fields of eminence they would occupy by age 50. Read MoreApr 23, 2019
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Disability is not a dirty word; ‘handi-capable’ should be retired
Disability identity advocates say euphemisms for the word 'disability' diminish and erase disability from the picture. Read MoreApr 23, 2019
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Jessica Cantlon to deliver educational neuroscience talk April 11
“Math and Logic in Monkeys, Children and Remote Cultures,” will take place Thursday, April 11 at Hobbs Hall. Read MoreApr 10, 2019
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Vanderbilt faculty featured at AERA annual meeting
Vanderbilt education researchers will present their work at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting in Toronto April 5–9. Read MoreMar 27, 2019