Peabody College
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Is math hard because we’re teaching it wrong?
Introducing concepts before equations may make it easier to learn math, according to a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreAug 12, 2014
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements. Read MoreAug 1, 2014
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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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Historically black and Hispanic-serving colleges are performing better than previously thought
A Vanderbilt study sheds new light on the completion rates at minority-serving institutions. Read MoreJul 28, 2014
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The Uplifting Project builds schools in impoverished nations
Alumna cultivated her passion for service while at Peabody. Read MoreJul 25, 2014
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Peabody professors weigh in on Common Core debate
Learn more about the Common Core debate in the latest issue of 'Peabody Reflector.' Read MoreJul 23, 2014
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Sports medicine provided free to 28 Nashville schools
Vanderbilt is the official sports medicine provider to all 15 Metro Nashville high schools. Read MoreJul 16, 2014
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Yount awarded Keegan Fellowship
Emily Yount (Vanderbilt) Emily Yount, BS’14, was awarded a Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship in May. The award funds one year of travel to pursue an idea or an issue the student is passionate about in communities around the world. A Cornelius Vanderbilt… Read MoreJul 16, 2014
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Awards and Honors
Paul Yoder earned a 5-year $2.1M grant to study siblings of children with ASD. (Photo by Warren Goldswain/123RF.com) Yoder, Warren earn $2.1M grant for autism sibling study Professor of Special Education Paul Yoder and Associate Professor of Pediatrics Zachary Warren received a five-year,… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Senior recipient of HOD Impact Award
Victoria Davis (left) and Lisa Koenig. (Vanderbilt) Lisa Koenig, BS’14, was awarded the 2014 IMPACT Award for her HOD senior project. While an intern with the founders of the KIPP Collegiate High School in East Nashville, she created an electronic toolkit to align the school’s writing curriculum… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Summer 2014 Staff
Illustration by David Cutler Visit Peabody College’s website at peabody.vanderbilt.edu Camilla Persson Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development Joan Brasher, Editor Jan Read, Senior Director, Integrated Communications Donna Pritchett, Art Director Chris Collins, Designer Bonnie Arant… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Palmer named Founder’s Medalist
The 2014 Vanderbilt Founder's Medalists are (l-r): Peter Attwater, Sarah Scott, Susannah Morris, William Marks, Cecilia Page, Debra Perrone, Kasey Hill, Mae Mosley, Kristin Bater and Amanda Palmer. Not pictured is George Williford, Founder's Medalist for Oratory. (Vanderbilt University) The 2014 Vanderbilt Founder’s Medalists are (l-r): Peter… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Secret Service hero honored
Ever in the background, Jerry Parr (far right) with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. (provided by Parr) Retired Secret Service agent Jerry W. Parr, BA’62, received Peabody’s 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award during Commencement May 9. He may be best known as the… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Registration for SAVY sessions begins Aug. 4
Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (Vanderbilt University) The Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) provides a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience to qualifying gifted children in kindergarten through grade 6. Vanderbilt professors, master teachers and graduate students offer accelerated SAVY courses that cover a wide variety of… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Sara Ezell, disabilities advocate, has died
Ezell is remembered for her fierce advocacy on behalf of the disabled. Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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At Susan Gray School, children with disabilities and typically developing children learn side by side
The Susan Gray School has long been known as a resource for early childhood education of children with developmental disabilities. Not everyone knows, however, that the school also enrolls many typically developing children. Read MoreJul 10, 2014
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From the Dean
Peabody is peeling away the hyperbole and doom-saying on the Common Core debate. Read MoreJul 9, 2014
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No Time like the Present
Rachel Moser is fulfilling her passion for service through her nonprofit organization, The Uplifting Project. Read MoreJul 9, 2014