Peabody College
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Pre-K in TN: How can we sustain the gains?
A coherent vision and consistent implementation is needed to bolster the power of pre-K. Read MoreSep 28, 2015
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Educators grapple with future of pre-k
A panel discussion Sept. 24 delved into the challenges Tennessee faces in "scaling up" quality pre-k. Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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Vanderbilt Special Education researchers to speak on behavior disorders
Peabody College researchers will present the latest research on addressing students’ behavioral issues at the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference. Read MoreSep 23, 2015
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Diane Neighbors, champion of child care at Vanderbilt, to retire
Under Diane Neighbors’ guidance over the past 25-plus years, Vanderbilt’s child care program has grown to five centers currently accommodating 577 children of faculty, staff and students. Neighbors will retire Sept. 30. Read MoreSep 21, 2015
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Peabody offers panel on symbolism, history and diversity Sept. 21
A faculty panel will engage dialogue on Confederate symbolism and free speech. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Quality pre-K subject of downtown roundtable discussion
The issues surrounding prekindergarten expansion in Tennessee and other states is the subject of a roundtable discussion among education researchers and practitioners to be held Sept. 24 at the Nashville Public Library's main branch downtown. Read MoreSep 12, 2015
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Search committee seeks nominees for dean of the Graduate School
A committee comprising faculty and graduate students will conduct the search for the next dean of the Graduate School. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Nine professors honored at endowed chair holder celebration
The extraordinary achievements of nine Vanderbilt endowed chair holders were lauded at a Sept. 8 celebration during which generous donors were thanked. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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New Humphrey Fellows cohort arrives at Vanderbilt
This summer Vanderbilt's newest cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows arrived on the Peabody College campus, representing eight countries from around the world. Read MoreSep 4, 2015
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Recognition, not money, motivates middle-schoolers to learn, especially girls
A new study evaluated a group of middle-schoolers to see which incentives were more effective in improving attendance in after-school tutoring program. Read MoreAug 28, 2015
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Homeless advocates gather to discuss new housing study
Housing vouchers work best, but landlords often are unwilling to accept them in Nashville's strong rental market. Read MoreAug 28, 2015
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Tennessean: TN teachers happier with evaluations; testing a burden
The annual educator survey shares new insights on how Tennessee teachers feel about their work as educators. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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Vanderbilt community to discuss origin, history, evolution of Memorial Hall
The Vanderbilt community is invited to a panel discussion, “Memorial Hall: Its origin, history, evolution,” on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Student Life Center ballroom. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will kick off the event. Read MoreAug 26, 2015
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Black academics expected to ‘entertain’ when presenting, new study says
Black faculty members are expected to be “entertaining” when presenting academic research, according to a new study that traces modern day racial microagressions to past objectification of blacks. Read MoreAug 17, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Homeless panel and Twitter chat this week
Vanderbilt researcher Marybeth Shinn will discuss the Family Options Study, an 18-month evaluation of federal homeless housing programs. Read MoreAug 17, 2015
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Eight Vanderbilt researchers named ‘Inspiring Women in STEM’
The award honors highly accomplished women working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics who have made a positive impact on the trajectories of other women thinking about or newly embarking on STEM careers. Read MoreAug 17, 2015
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Find out which homeless housing programs work best at Aug. 21 forum
Nashville's homeless services community is invited to participate in a discussion of important new findings that could have policy implications close to home. Read MoreAug 12, 2015
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VU researcher hosts Twitter dialogue on homelessness Aug. 18
Vanderbilt University researcher Marybeth Shinn has studied homelessness interventions and policy for more than 30 years. Read MoreAug 11, 2015
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White House Honors Peabody Graduate Student
The White House recognized Gokul Krishnan, a Ph.D. student in learning sciences at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, June 12 as part of a kickoff celebration for the National Week of Making. Read MoreJul 31, 2015
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First In: First-generation college graduates share their stories
Vanderbilt Magazine spoke to several members of the Commodore community about their experiences as the first in their families to graduate from college. Here are the stories they shared. Read MoreJul 31, 2015