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Haslam, McQueen talk leadership with aspiring principals
The Governor's Academy of School Leadership is designed to create a pipeline of strong leaders in Tennessee. Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Faculty committee proposes plan for investment in graduate education and research
Following a collaborative rapid cycle process, an ad hoc faculty committee has released a report identifying four proposed thematic areas for future investment in graduate education and research at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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People with less financial knowledge unlikely to borrow for college
People with low levels of financial literacy or who have used payday lending are far less willing to borrow to pay for college, according to a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s international scholars exchange ideas at Lipscomb literacy event
Vanderbilt University’s eighth cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows recently shared ideas and experiences at "Global Voices: An Initiative of Abriendo Puertas." Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Pre-K needs proper implementation and rigorous evaluation to succeed
Mark Lipsey presented a pre-K consensus report, a joint effort by several institutions to inform lawmakers and other education thought leaders. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Teacher merit pay has merit: new report
Teacher merit pay programs have been associated with a statistically significant positive effect on student outcomes. Read MoreApr 11, 2017
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Fears about college debt vary by subgroup, study finds
Loan aversion is more common in prospective college students than previously documented and may be affected by gender, age and race. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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WATCH: DeVos’ focus on school choice doesn’t address key issues, say education research panelists
“Trump’s First 100 Days and the Impact on Education,” is available to watch online now. Read MoreApr 3, 2017
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Vanderbilt Humphrey fellows to visit Dollywood, Vol State
Vanderbilt’s eighth cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows will visit the Great Smoky Mountains and meet with colleagues at Vol State. Read MoreMar 17, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Education policy webinar on Trump’s first 100 days is March 28
A panel of Peabody researchers will discuss the impact of the new administration from a research perspective. Read MoreMar 16, 2017
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TN principal exam fails to predict success; hinders diversity efforts
The SLLA may not be the right measure for hiring principals. Read MoreMar 16, 2017
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Celebration honors new holders of endowed chairs at Vanderbilt
Ten Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored Tuesday during a celebration at the Student Life Center. Their academic achievements range from imaginative scholarship on economics and development to groundbreaking discoveries about the role of DNA in memory formation. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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AERA articles by Vanderbilt researchers among ‘most read’ of 2016
Emily Tanner-Smith, Jason Grissom and more Peabody researchers are featured on this year's list. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s Heinrich named AERA Fellow
Vanderbilt education professor Carolyn J. Heinrich is among 14 scholars selected as 2017 fellows by the American Educational Research Association. Read MoreFeb 21, 2017
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Teacher turnover rates critical in TN turnaround efforts
Both ASD and IZone schools are recruiting effective teachers, but the iZone schools are doing a better job of retaining them. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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Online graduate-degree programs for educators launched by Vanderbilt
An online master's in school counseling and a doctorate in education will launch this fall. Read MoreFeb 10, 2017
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TN teachers’ job satisfaction linked to performance scores
Tennessee Tennessee teachers who received higher performance ratings reported higher job satisfaction than their peers. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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New juvenile drug treatment courts guidelines grounded in research
Vanderbilt researchers helped re-write the guidelines for America's Juvenile drug treatment courts. Read MoreJan 20, 2017
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GRE may be poor predictor of science success: study
Since it was created in 1949, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) has been one of the most widely used requirements for admission to U.S. graduate schools. As a predictor of performance and success in graduate school, however, the exam is not without its critics. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s Peabody College faculty among top education influencers
Seven Peabody professors are in the 2017 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings. Read MoreJan 13, 2017