Teaching And Learning
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White House honors Vanderbilt faculty for STEM mentorship
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy honored two Vanderbilt researchers for STEM mentorship. Read MoreJul 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt education faculty honored for scholarship
The American Educational Research Association honored several Vanderbilt University professors at its 2018 annual conference, April 13–17, in New York City. Read MoreApr 24, 2018
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Vanderbilt education faculty to showcase research at AERA April 13-17
The AERA annual conference, “The Dreams, Possibilities and Necessity of Public Education,” will be held in New York City. Read MoreApr 10, 2018
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Vanderbilt Peabody’s Jiménez named 2018 AERA fellow
Robert T. Jiménez is among 11 scholars selected as 2018 fellows by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). The fellowship is one of the highest honors in the field of education. Read MoreMar 19, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s Jiménez named 2018 AERA fellow
Robert T. Jiménez is among 11 scholars selected as 2018 fellows by the American Educational Research Association. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Vanderbilt students help preserve Jefferson Street’s musical history
With support from the National Science Foundation, Vanderbilt University students and faculty are helping preserve an important part of Nashville’s black musical history, the Jefferson Street corridor. Read MoreFeb 19, 2018
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Vanderbilt students help preserve Jefferson Street’s musical history
Once a vibrant corridor of live music venues and recording studios, Jefferson Street launched the careers of many iconic blues, R&B, jazz and soul artists. Read MoreFeb 7, 2018
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SSMV student named Tennessee’s only Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Youli Yao, a member of the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt’s senior class, is the only student from Tennessee named as semifinalist in a premiere precollegiate science competition. Read MoreJan 30, 2018
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Committee defines digital literacy, creates white paper with suggestions for VU campus
An ad hoc committee comprising faculty, administrators and staff from across the university has created a working definition of digital literacy for the Vanderbilt campus and produced a white paper that suggests both curricular and noncurricular ways of implementing digital literacy to advance the university’s mission. Read MoreJan 29, 2018
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Paralympian, disability rights scholar to speak at South Korean conference
Forber-Pratt is an elite wheelchair racer who earned two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games. Read MoreJan 26, 2018
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Vanderbilt disability rights activist named to ‘Emerging Scholars’ list
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has selected Vanderbilt professor Anjali Forber-Pratt for its 2018 Emerging Scholars issue. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt faculty ranked among top influencers in education
Seven professors on the faculty at Vanderbilt's Peabody College of education and human development are once again included in the annual Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings. Read MoreJan 11, 2018
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Teacher, activist Acosta to speak on rights and education of Chicanx and Latinx youth Dec. 7 at Vanderbilt
Activist Curtis Acosta's talk is titled “Victory in Arizona: Defending the Rights and Education of Chicanx/Latinx Youth." Read MoreNov 17, 2017
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Vanderbilt to design teacher residency program for TN teachers
A $16,000 grant will support the design of yearlong residency program pairing prospective teachers with experienced educators in Metro Nashville schools. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Success of Peabody programs inspires exploration of future online opportunities
The success of two new Peabody College online professional programs propels the university's interest in educational technologies, supporting the goals of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Hume-Fogg student reaches semifinals in prestigious Siemens competition
Lu Zheng has been recognized for her work as a student at the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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It’s not just about the money, say STEM students of color
In a new study, black and Latinx students said it was important for them to use their careers to help others. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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App will help students self-monitor and improve classroom behavior
K–12 schools in districts in Nashville, Tenn., and Iowa City, Iowa, will soon benefit from an iPad app designed by Vanderbilt professors to help students modify their own problem behavior. A self-monitoring intervention, MoBeGo (Monitoring Behavior on the Go) will provide critical support to teachers working with students who have challenging behaviors. Read MoreOct 15, 2017
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Teacher merit pay has merit
An analysis of existing research on teacher merit pay programs reveals that the highly debated practice is having a positive effect on student outcomes, according to a new Vanderbilt University report. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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March for Black Women in STEM slated for Sept. 30 at Vanderbilt
In solidarity with the Black Women’s March in Washington, D.C., Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development will host a march for Black Women in STEM at Vanderbilt from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Read MoreSep 18, 2017