Peabody College
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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
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Enterprising Interns: Students pursue unique internships of their of their own making
From Deloitte to Oscar de la Renta to Big Machine Label Group, Human and Organizational Development majors choose from a wide array of business for their capstone internships. Read MoreJul 27, 2015
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HuffPost Live: ‘Are there racial imbalances in special ed?’
Donna Y. Ford discusses a new report that challenges the long-held notion that minorities are overrepresented in special education. Read MoreJul 27, 2015
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Lubinski honored with Mensa Lifetime Achievement Award
David Lubinski co-directs the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth, a 50-year longitudinal study of more than 5,000 highly talented individuals. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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New study to examine how ‘working memory’ affects math competency
Over four years, the Vanderbilt-led study will provide 360 Metro Nashville Public School second-graders with one-to-one math tutoring. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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‘SAM’ helps principals spend more time leading, less time putting out fires
The School Administrative Manager process gives principals more time to provide instructional leadership, according to a report co-authored by Peabody College professor Ellen Goldring. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Keep up with the latest Vanderbilt-related social media buzz. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Summer 2015 Staff
The Peabody Reflector is published twice annually by Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development in cooperation with Vanderbilt University News and Communications, 110 21st Ave. S., Suite 802, Nashville, TN 37203. It is produced by Vanderbilt’s Creative Services and Printing Services, and University Web Communications… Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Campus News
Happy 220th, George! Students celebrate George Peabody’s birthday On Feb. 18, 2015, George Peabody would have turned 220 years old. The Dean’s office hosted a party at which more than 350 students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate. They enjoyed cupcakes and took photos with a life-size… Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Awards and Honors
‘U.S News’ rankings announced Peabody College was ranked the No. 3 education school in the nation, tied with Stanford University, by U.S. News & World Report. Peabody’s Educational Administration and Supervision program, as well as the Special Education program were ranked No. 1 in the nation; and the Education Policy… Read MoreJul 15, 2015