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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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‘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
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New tools will help principals harness data for hiring and other decisions
New tools and resources will help principals maximize the powerful teacher effectiveness data available to them. Read MoreDec 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts can provide insights into Nashville’s growth
Vanderbilt experts from a variety of fields are available to help explain issues surrounding Nashville's transformation into the latest “it” city. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Be clear about purpose when starting a charter school
A key to successfully launching a charter school is clear communication about the need and purpose for the new school, according to a report from researchers at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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‘No Child Left Behind’ Getting a Bad Rap
The commonly held notion that the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 has eroded teacher job satisfaction and undermined job retention is off the mark, according to new Vanderbilt research. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Shanghai teacher collaboration model catches on in Tennessee
A teacher collaboration model used in Shanghai is proving useful to Tennessee teachers. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Principals have lots of teacher effectiveness data, but don’t use them
New website outlines ways principals can maximize data for talent management decisions. Read MoreSep 10, 2014
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Proposed college rating systems unfair to low-income, minority students?
Vanderbilt's Stella Flores will join colleagues in a congressional briefing on recent proposed legislation. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements. Read MoreAug 1, 2014
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Media Advisory: Education experts available for back-to-school stories
Education experts from Vanderbilt Peabody College are available to comment on a wide variety of education topics. Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Historically black and Hispanic-serving colleges are performing better than previously thought
A Vanderbilt study sheds new light on the completion rates at minority-serving institutions. Read MoreJul 28, 2014
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Is ‘No Child Left Behind’ getting a bad rap?
A new Vanderbilt study is dispelling the notion that the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 has eroded teacher job satisfaction and undermined job retention. Read MoreJun 10, 2014
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Should principal evaluations be based on student test scores?
Evaluating school principals based on student achievement date yields inaccurate and unfair results according to new study. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Abu Dhabi educators attend leadership institute at Vanderbilt
Eleven female vice principals from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates recently completed a 10-day professional development institute at Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 23, 2014
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Graduate students compete to present the best “Three Minute Thesis”
Brain symmetry, woman warriors and malaria were among the research topics featured by the winners of the second annual Three Minute Thesis competition Read MoreApr 9, 2014
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Vanderbilt education faculty’s research featured at AERA April 3-7
The latest research on key education issues will be presented by faculty from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting in Philadelphia April 3-7. Read MoreMar 26, 2014