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Sustaining, ‘scaling up’ effective practices of urban high schools focus of research
Researchers are examining what characteristics make some large, urban high schools particularly effective with low-income and minority students. Read MoreSep 24, 2012
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Claire Smrekar in The Tennessean: Role of public education is key
Public education is fundamental to the aims of promoting democracy, social efficiency, and social mobility, writes Claire Smrekar, associate professor of leadership, policy and organizations at Peabody. Read MoreAug 8, 2012
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The Chronicle of Higher Education: Why the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act still matters
Christopher Loss, assistant professor of public policy and higher education at Peabody College, authored this opinion piece about the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act. Read MoreJul 16, 2012
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Nature: Education: Make mentorship matter
In Nature, Peabody professor John M. Braxton calls for teaching-integrity committees to deal with academics who fail in their responsibilities. Read MoreJul 12, 2012
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The Tennessean: In Nashville, housing options push working class to the edge
Peabody researchers Claire Smrekar and James Fraser comment on the economic and social problems created by high housing and transportation costs for low-income workers. Read MoreJul 11, 2012
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Effective high schools, ‘scaling up’ less effective schools subject of upcoming conference
The National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools will host a conference on effective high schools and transferring those methods to less effective schools June 10-12. Read MoreJun 5, 2012
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Founder of ‘Knowledge is Power Program’ to speak at Vanderbilt
The founder of the Knowledge is Power Program will speak on the completion results and growth of this national network of public schools. Read MoreMar 22, 2012
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Vanderbilt expert available to comment on ‘No Child Left Behind’ waivers
Vanderbilt University researcher Ron Zimmer says many states are seeking No Child Left Behind waivers because states are required to raise the bar on the number of students reaching proficiency standards. Read MoreFeb 9, 2012
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TIPSHEET: Experts on Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind) available
Education experts from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development are available to talk to media regarding the much-anticipated bill that would overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – also known as No Child Left Behind. Read MoreJan 2, 2012
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Teacher compensation ‘incredibly inefficient,’ new research finds
New research from the National Center on Performance Incentives at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College finds teacher salaries have significant consequences on school staffing and workforce quality. Read MoreMay 18, 2011