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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 More

    Jul 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 More

    Jul 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 More

    Jul 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 More

    Jul 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 More

    Jul 17, 2015

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    Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week

    Keep up with the latest Vanderbilt-related social media buzz. Read More

    Jul 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 More

    Jul 15, 2015

  • Campus News

    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 More

    Jul 15, 2015

  • Awards and Honors

    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 More

    Jul 15, 2015

  • Research News

    Research News

    (iStock Photo) Common Core math should include ‘pattern abstraction’ Identifying a pattern of colors or shapes and replicating it with different colors or shapes—also known as pattern abstraction—should be included in Common Core—according to a study by Bethany Rittle-Johnson, associate professor of psychology. This seemingly simple learning… Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

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    Mind Reader

    Peabody is partnering with faculty across VU to understand how the brain works differently in those who have difficulty reading. Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

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    Inquiring Minds

    The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt is a unique research-centered learning experience for MNPS high schoolers. Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

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    From the Dean, Summer 2015

    Peabody College is a research powerhouse, yet undergraduate education remains at the heart of the college’s mission. Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

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    Almost Like Kismet

    Tony and Anita Gotto's passion for supporting the art of teaching was a perfect match for Peabody's Dale Farran. Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

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    History in the Making

    Hattye Yarbrough's World War II scrapbook will be featured in the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

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    Enterprising Interns

    From finance to fashion, HOD students pursue unique internships of their own making. They've logged hours at Oscar de la Renta, CONAN, the World Food Programme, Deloitte, Neville McCarthy PR and Big Machine Label Group (home to Taylor Swift) to name a few. Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

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    A Gift that Gives On

    Barbara Harty has a special bond with her late grandmother, Barbara Anthony, who was an advocate of education—and her namesake. Read More

    Jul 15, 2015

  • Walking the Walk

    Walking the Walk

    After a bout with bladder cancer, Ballard serves as a member of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Young Ambassadors. Read More

    Jul 14, 2015

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    Aca-believe it: Vanderbilt Peabody grad becomes 'Pitch Perfect' Treblemaker

    Before winning NBC’s The Sing Off last December with his fellow Melodores, Ted Moock, BS’15, had already been cast to play a Treblemaker in the movie Pitch Perfect 2, currently out in theatres. Read More

    Jul 9, 2015

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    Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2015 class named

    The Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame will induct 2015 class members Roy Neel, Eric Etheridge, Georgia Stitt and Amy Chowdhry during Vanderbilt Reunion at the John Seigenthaler Center. Read More

    Jul 8, 2015