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Vanderbilt experts available to comment on back-to-school trends
Aug. 6, 2020—As schools nationwide prepare for the new academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty researchers from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development are available to comment on trends in K-12 and higher education.
Supervision of principals should focus on instructional leadership, according to Vanderbilt research supported by the Wallace Foundation
Jul. 28, 2020—Research on the evolving role of principal supervisors from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development was included in two of three reports released July 21 by the Wallace Foundation, a national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning for marginalized children.
Tennessee teachers identify technological supports for remote learning as primary need during COVID-19 school closures
Jun. 9, 2020—More than three-quarters of teachers in the recent Tennessee Educator Survey selected technological supports for remote learning as the most helpful supports needed to promote educational access during COVID-19 school closures.
Independent Focus: Independent School Leadership master’s program drives innovation, boosts careers
May. 28, 2020—The Independent School Leadership master’s program, launched six years ago, includes instruction from Peabody faculty and industry experts to advance independent school leaders and their schools.
Peabody tops U.S. News rankings
Mar. 31, 2020—U.S. News & World Report has announced its annual rankings of graduate schools, including graduate schools of education. Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development moved up to the No. 4 spot and continues to be highly regarded in 9 specialty areas ranked by the publication. Educational administration/supervision and special education are again No....
2020 Tennessee Educator Survey launches statewide
Feb. 26, 2020—The survey is a project of the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, a research-practice partnership between Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Department of Education.
Two Vanderbilt students ‘move mountains’ bringing education to war-torn Sudan
Jan. 31, 2020—Peabody College students Ryan and Jazira Boyette have a goal of improving the lives of Sudan’s Nuba people through the power of education.
Vanderbilt researchers featured prominently in 2020 Edu-Scholar rankings
Jan. 8, 2020—Seven professors from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are on the 2020 list, as well as one from the College of Arts and Science.
Uptick in charter schools is changing the way teachers find and get jobs
Dec. 17, 2019—Researchers find that social networks play an increasing role in the fragmented teacher labor market.
Socioeconomic status dictates which children get into gifted programs
Sep. 30, 2019—Children from higher income families are far more likely to be in gifted programs than less wealthy classmates according to a new Vanderbilt study.
Tennessee Educator Survey highlights ways leaders can support teachers
Aug. 21, 2019—Vanderbilt partnered with the Tennessee Department of Education to evaluate teacher perceptions and monitor school climates and culture across the state.
Goldring, Grissom, Rubin commissioned to produce reports on K-12 leadership
Jul. 17, 2019—Peabody College faculty will be among a cohort of experts to produce reports on key leadership issues in K-12 education.