Maury Nation
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Chancellor honors faculty, celebrates collaborative culture and open dialogue
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier lauded Vanderbilt faculty’s accomplishments and deep commitment to radical collaboration in his remarks at the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 28. In addition, six faculty were recognized with some of university’s highest honors. Read MoreMay 2, 2022
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Peabody researchers explore research-practice partnerships to address inequities in education
A 6-month-old partnership between Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development and Metro Nashville Public Schools featured prominently in a recent panel discussion on how to effectively manage research-practice partnerships, which are increasingly important to long-term efforts to strengthen educational practice. Read MoreApr 12, 2022
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Expert panel to discuss importance of partnerships in education research and policy
The Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research and the Peabody Research Office will co-sponsor a panel discussion on research-practice partnerships Friday, April 1. The panel will be held virtually via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon CT. Advance registration is encouraged. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Research conversation to explore relationship between urban communities, schools, student outcomes Feb. 11
Vanderbilt Peabody College professor Maury Nation will discuss his research on the relationship between urban communities and schools and how urban social problems affect student outcomes during a virtual event on Friday, Feb. 11. The talk is open to all, but advance registration is requested. Read MoreJan 26, 2022
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Peabody College and Metro Nashville Public Schools launch partnership to strengthen education equity
Producing actionable, innovative and scalable research to address racial and social inequities in Pre-K-12 schools is the goal of a new partnership between Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development and Metro Nashville Public Schools. Read MoreSep 29, 2021
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Vanderbilt honors 29 distinguished faculty with endowed chairs
Twenty-nine prominent faculty from across campus comprise Vanderbilt University’s latest endowed chair honorees. They include scholars working in diverse areas—from election analysis and lung cancer research to the nascent field of neurolaw, exploring the brain mechanism underlying legal decision-making. Read MoreNov 11, 2020
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NPEF, Peabody to host virtual conversation on dismantling inequities among Nashville youth June 30
The Nashville Public Education Foundation and Vanderbilt Peabody College will host a free webinar, “A City Where All Youth Thrive: A Conversation about Dismantling the Inequities of the Nashville Youth Experience,” on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 26, 2020
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Vanderbilt’s Youth Safety and Well-being Study releases early findings
The goal of the study is to create a multi-year data set that allows teachers, youth workers, researchers and policymakers to promote safety and well-being for Nashville’s young people. Read MoreDec 19, 2019
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School discipline focus of symposium at Vanderbilt Sept. 18
UCLA's Daniel Losen and Peabody's Maury Nation will speak on the high cost of harsh school discipline. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Right resources at the right time goal of public-private partnership for Nashville youths
A nearly $5 million grant from the National Institute of Justice will fund a five-year partnership between the Office of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Metro Schools, Oasis Center and Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 21, 2016
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MEDIA TIP SHEET: Experts available to comment on back-to-school trends
Faculty at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College are available to comment on trends in K-12 and higher education. Read MoreJul 28, 2016
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MEDIA TIP SHEET: Education researchers available to comment on Metro Schools’ next steps
Peabody researchers can speak on a wide array of topics, including talent retention, school turnaround and administrative leadership. Read MoreJun 10, 2016
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MEDIA TIP SHEET: Experts available on education policy topics
As Tennessee lawmakers begin the 2016 legislative session Jan. 12, Peabody College has a wealth of experts available to speak to the press. Read MoreJan 11, 2016
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TIP SHEET: Vanderbilt experts available for back-to-school stories
Topics range from pre-K to post-secondary education. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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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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Peabody education experts available for back-to-school stories
As schools nationwide prepare for the new academic year, education experts from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development are available for back-to-school interviews on a variety of topics. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Study: Frequent moves hinder child’s early education
The rising tide of homelessness and mobility among low-income students poses a serious challenge for educators and policy makers at every level, according to researcher Beth Shinn, a professor of Human and Organizational Development at Peabody. Read MoreFeb 15, 2013
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Vanderbilt Peabody education experts available for back-to-school stories
Education experts from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development are available to speak about merit pay, No Child Left Behind, school choice, immigration, pre-K, reading, gifted education, financial aid, ESL, bullying and more. Read MoreAug 8, 2012