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Stanford University School of Education News Latest news headlines from Stanford School of Education http://ed.stanford.edu New findings link chronic absenteeism to school achievement Kindergartners have the highest rates of chronic absence among Redwood City students, according to a new John W. Gardner Center study. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-findings-link-chronic-absenteeism-school-achievement John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-findings-link-chronic-absenteeism-school-achievement May 16, 2012 Q&A: Professor David Plank on the budget and California's K-12 education system A new report by PACE finds that the budget crisis crippled attempts to increase spending on students and snuffed out appetite for reform. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/qa-professor-david-plank-budget-and-californias-k-12-education-system Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/qa-professor-david-plank-budget-and-californias-k-12-education-system May 16, 2012 Stanford report commemorates fifth anniversary of landmark 'Getting Down to Facts' project Researchers release updated recommendations and findings on the critical challenges facing California's public education system. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-report-commemorates-fifth-anniversary-landmark-getting-down-facts-project School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-report-commemorates-fifth-anniversary-landmark-getting-down-facts-project May 3, 2012 2 out of 3 Californians want money shifted to poor schools PACE poll results align with major findings from Stanford's Getting Down to Facts research project on California school finance and governance. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/2-out-3-californians-want-money-shifted-poor-schools University of Southern California http://ed.stanford.edu/news/2-out-3-californians-want-money-shifted-poor-schools May 3, 2012 Can after school programs effect physical fitness outcomes? Students participating in after school exercise programs increase fitness by 10 percent, say researchers from The John W. Gardner Center. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/can-after-school-programs-effect-physical-fitness-outcomes California School Boards Association http://ed.stanford.edu/news/can-after-school-programs-effect-physical-fitness-outcomes April 17, 2012 Sugar and spice and… math under-achievement?: Why classrooms, not girls, need fixing Collaborative learning environments can eliminate the gender gap in math, says Boaler. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sugar-and-spice-and%E2%80%A6-math-under-achievement-why-classrooms-not-girls-need-fixing The Clayman Institute for Gender Research http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sugar-and-spice-and%E2%80%A6-math-under-achievement-why-classrooms-not-girls-need-fixing March 28, 2012 Teacher turnover affects all students' achievement, study indicates Turnover has even greater negative impact in schools with more low-achieving students, Loeb and co-authors find. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/teacher-turnover-affects-all-students-achievement-study-indicates Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/teacher-turnover-affects-all-students-achievement-study-indicates March 21, 2012 Obama nominates Susanna Loeb to National Board for Education Sciences As the Barnett Family Professor of Education, Loeb directs the Center for Education Policy Analysis at Stanford. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/obama-nominates-susanna-loeb-national-board-education-sciences The White House http://ed.stanford.edu/news/obama-nominates-susanna-loeb-national-board-education-sciences March 16, 2012 School of Education launches center to improve Brazilian education Partnership with Lemann Foundation will train a new generation of policy leaders, tech innovators and entrepreneurs to transform education in Brazil. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/school-education-launches-center-improve-brazilian-education School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/school-education-launches-center-improve-brazilian-education March 14, 2012 Stanford researchers bring life to high school history classes with a curriculum built around historical documents Students who used the curriculum outperformed peers in traditional history classes, study finds. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-researchers-bring-life-high-school-history-classes-curriculum-built-around-historical- Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-researchers-bring-life-high-school-history-classes-curriculum-built-around-historical- March 5, 2012 Positive student outcomes in community schools The John W. Gardner Center presents new research from a local initiative in Redwood City. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/positive-student-outcomes-community-schools John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities http://ed.stanford.edu/news/positive-student-outcomes-community-schools March 1, 2012 Cuban students excel in Latin America How does Cuba--an impoverished country living under U.S. economic sanctions for decades--have such high-achieving students? Ask Martin Carnoy. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/cuban-students-excel-latin-america Phi Delta Kappan http://ed.stanford.edu/news/cuban-students-excel-latin-america February 27, 2012 Income segregation has skyrocketed in U.S. cities, study finds One way to reduce income inequality is to strengthen social policies that promote social and economic mobility says Reardon. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/income-segregation-has-skyrocketed-us-cities-study-finds The Chicago Policy Review http://ed.stanford.edu/news/income-segregation-has-skyrocketed-us-cities-study-finds February 27, 2012 EAST House hosts screening and discussion of “American Teacher” Faculty and students share their perspectives on the film and the challenges facing teachers. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/east-house-hosts-screening-and-discussion-%E2%80%9Camerican-teacher%E2%80%9D School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/east-house-hosts-screening-and-discussion-%E2%80%9Camerican-teacher%E2%80%9D February 22, 2012 Stanford study finds widening gap between rich and poor students Sean Reardon's analysis of standardized tests over a 50-year period shows the achievement gap between rich and poor has grown steadily. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-study-finds-widening-gap-between-rich-and-poor-students Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-study-finds-widening-gap-between-rich-and-poor-students February 13, 2012 Education gap grows between rich and poor, studies say Family income appears more determinative of educational success than race in the U.S., says Prof. Sean Reardon. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/education-gap-grows-between-rich-and-poor-studies-say The New York Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/education-gap-grows-between-rich-and-poor-studies-say February 9, 2012 National Science Foundation honors Paulo Blikstein with prestigious CAREER Award Blikstein receives award for his work to enhance STEM education in high schools by advancing "hybrid" labs. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/national-science-foundation-honors-paulo-blikstein-prestigious-career-award School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/national-science-foundation-honors-paulo-blikstein-prestigious-career-award January 31, 2012 A Brilliant Mind Revista Exame, Brazil's leading business magazine, profiles Paulo Blikstein’s work on innovative STEM learning technologies. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/brilliant-mind Revista Exame (Brazil) http://ed.stanford.edu/news/brilliant-mind January 25, 2012 Multitasking may harm the social and emotional development of tweenage girls, say researchers Roy Pea has found a correlation between media diversions and diminished social and emotional skills among girls 8 to 12 years old. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/multitasking-may-harm-social-and-emotional-development-tweenage-girls-say-researchers Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/multitasking-may-harm-social-and-emotional-development-tweenage-girls-say-researchers January 25, 2012 Kirst says Gov. Brown's school funding proposal signals a shift toward local control Prof. M. Kirst, president of the CA State Board of Education, discussed Gov. Brown's proposed plan to change the way schools are funded. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-says-gov-browns-school-funding-proposal-signals-shift-toward-local-control KQED Forum http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-says-gov-browns-school-funding-proposal-signals-shift-toward-local-control January 16, 2012 Stipek: Transitional Kindergarten Has Real Value, Don't Give it Up Governor Brown’s plan to scrap transitional kindergarten will negatively impact the academic success of California’s children, says Deborah Stipek. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stipek-transitional-kindergarten-has-real-value-dont-give-it San Jose Mercury News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stipek-transitional-kindergarten-has-real-value-dont-give-it January 16, 2012 Stanford education faculty win high marks on Rick Hess’ Edu-Scholar list Eleven School of Education scholars score high for their substantial contributions to public debates about schools and schooling. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-education-faculty-win-high-marks-rick-hess%E2%80%99-edu-scholar-list School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-education-faculty-win-high-marks-rick-hess%E2%80%99-edu-scholar-list January 13, 2012 Darling-Hammond: Why Is Congress Redlining Our Schools? The new Senate vision for ESEA will weaken schools in the most vulnerable communities and further contribute to their failure, says Darling-Hammond. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-why-congress-redlining-our-schools The Nation http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-why-congress-redlining-our-schools January 10, 2012 Linda Darling-Hammond wins the 2012 Grawemeyer Award Darling-Hammond receives prestigious award for her book, "The Flat World and Education: How America's Commitment to Equity Will Determine Our Future." http://ed.stanford.edu/news/linda-darling-hammond-wins-2012-grawemeyer-award The Grawemeyer Awards http://ed.stanford.edu/news/linda-darling-hammond-wins-2012-grawemeyer-award January 3, 2012 Steele discusses research on innovating out of the dropout crisis Girls and minorities face a stereotype of not being expected to succeed in STEM fields, and that prejudice can be self-fulfilling, says Steele. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/steele-discusses-research-innovating-out-dropout-crisis PBS News Hour http://ed.stanford.edu/news/steele-discusses-research-innovating-out-dropout-crisis December 29, 2011 Alim: What if We Occupied Language? The Occupy movement has changed how we think about occupation. Samy Alim asks, “What if we transformed the meaning of ‘occupy’ yet again?” http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alim-what-if-we-occupied-language The New York Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alim-what-if-we-occupied-language December 21, 2011 Darling-Hammond: Let Citizens Vote on Raising Taxes to Fund Schools California faces more cuts in education funding but, as Darling-Hammond writes, Californians are willing to pay higher taxes to support education. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-let-citizens-vote-raising-taxes-fund-schools San Francisco Chronicle http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-let-citizens-vote-raising-taxes-fund-schools December 19, 2011 Darling-Hammond and Hess: How to Rescue Education Reform Washington should not micromanage schools, but should focus on the four functions it alone can perform, say Darling-Hammond and Frederick Hess. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-and-hess-how-rescue-education-reform The New York Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-and-hess-how-rescue-education-reform December 5, 2011 Carter: The Double Binds of Economic and Racial Inequality Is there sufficient discussion in the Occupy movement about race? Prudence Carter doesn't think so. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/carter-double-binds-economic-and-racial-inequality Boston Review http://ed.stanford.edu/news/carter-double-binds-economic-and-racial-inequality December 3, 2011 Reardon: Education and Inequality What has caused a rise in educational inequality? The roots appear to lie in early childhood, not in schools, says Reardon. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/reardon-education-and-inequality Boston Review http://ed.stanford.edu/news/reardon-education-and-inequality December 1, 2011 The rise of residential income segregation in America Reardon says the growing divide between rich and poor in the U.S. poses serious consequences for schools, politics, and the economy. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/rise-residential-income-segregation-america Reuters/MSNBC http://ed.stanford.edu/news/rise-residential-income-segregation-america December 1, 2011 Plank: Voters want more of what they won’t pay for: stronger higher education Improvements impossible without sufficient government funding, says Plank. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/plank-voters-want-more-what-they-won%E2%80%99t-pay-stronger-higher-education Thoughts on Public Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/plank-voters-want-more-what-they-won%E2%80%99t-pay-stronger-higher-education November 30, 2011 Sam Wineburg and Eli Gottlieb: What would George do? Religious references in George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation lead many to claim him as a co-religionist. Can we be sure of that? http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sam-wineburg-and-eli-gottlieb-what-would-george-do San Jose Mercury News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sam-wineburg-and-eli-gottlieb-what-would-george-do November 23, 2011 Paul Kim is scheduled to deliver a speech at UNESCO regarding future global education ecosystems on 12/15 Future Trends in Mobile Technology Development: What Can We Expect in the Next 5, 10, 15 years? http://ed.stanford.edu/news/paul-kim-scheduled-deliver-speech-unesco-regarding-future-global-education-ecosystems-1215 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultral Organization (Online) http://ed.stanford.edu/news/paul-kim-scheduled-deliver-speech-unesco-regarding-future-global-education-ecosystems-1215 November 22, 2011 Professor Ari Y. Kelman appointed inaugural Jim Joseph Chair in Education and Jewish Studies at Stanford Kelman will design and direct the new doctoral concentration. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/professor-ari-y-kelman-appointed-inaugural-jim-joseph-chair-education-and-jewish-studies-stanfo School of Education and Jim Joseph Foundation http://ed.stanford.edu/news/professor-ari-y-kelman-appointed-inaugural-jim-joseph-chair-education-and-jewish-studies-stanfo November 21, 2011 Driven to succeed: How we're depriving teens of a sense of purpose Finding purpose can help youth discover their own path to success, says Damon. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/driven-succeed-how-were-depriving-teens-sense-purpose Palo Alto Weekly http://ed.stanford.edu/news/driven-succeed-how-were-depriving-teens-sense-purpose November 18, 2011 San Jose high school racks up national science awards under teacher's leadership POLS student Elizabeth Hinckley profiles STEP alum Amanda Alonzo (MA '02), who heads Lynbrook High's STEM Research Program. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/san-jose-high-school-racks-national-science-awards-under-teachers-leadership Peninsula Press http://ed.stanford.edu/news/san-jose-high-school-racks-national-science-awards-under-teachers-leadership November 18, 2011 Kim states technology enables the right to education Paul Kim led the 5th liberation technology seminar series on “Global Inequalities, Achievement Gaps, and Mobile Innovations.” http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kim-states-technology-enables-right-education FSI Stanford News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kim-states-technology-enables-right-education November 17, 2011 Educator brings shop culture back into schools with digital 'fablab' East Palo Alto Academy's new physics curriculum includes a weekly visit to Stanford's FabLab@School. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/educator-brings-shop-culture-back-schools-digital-fablab Peninsula Press http://ed.stanford.edu/news/educator-brings-shop-culture-back-schools-digital-fablab November 16, 2011 Middle-class neighborhoods shrinking, report finds Rising income segregation is leading to inequitable access to quality schools and support networks, says Reardon. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/middle-class-neighborhoods-shrinking-report-finds The New York Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/middle-class-neighborhoods-shrinking-report-finds November 15, 2011 Pressures to succeed affect student health Higher incidences of stress, anxiety, and mental disorders connected to academic duress, says Pope. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/pressures-succeed-affect-student-health Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/pressures-succeed-affect-student-health November 15, 2011 Darling-Hammond: Teachers Paid Much Less Than Their Peers Teacher pay much lower than the wages of other college-educated workers, says Darling-Hammond. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-teachers-paid-much-less-their-peers US News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-teachers-paid-much-less-their-peers November 9, 2011 Digital media should be integrated into education, say Barron and Darling-Hammond Report says improved technology integration will help bring under-served children up to speed. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/digital-media-should-be-integrated-education-say-barron-and-darling-hammond Wired http://ed.stanford.edu/news/digital-media-should-be-integrated-education-say-barron-and-darling-hammond November 6, 2011 Dean Steele shares research on 'stereotype threat' Fear of being judged based on negative stereotype causes low performance, research says. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dean-steele-shares-research-stereotype-threat Palo Alto Online http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dean-steele-shares-research-stereotype-threat November 1, 2011 Wineburg: Testing students' knowledge of the civil rights movement Students know more about the history of civil rights than report claims, says Wineburg. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wineburg-testing-students-knowledge-civil-rights-movement LA Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wineburg-testing-students-knowledge-civil-rights-movement October 24, 2011 Pea: The advantages of alternative certification for students National exams for all subjects would provide proficiency assessment on par with diplomas, says Pea. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/pea-advantages-alternative-certification-students Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/pea-advantages-alternative-certification-students October 18, 2011 Stanford ramps up efforts to recruit and prepare K-12 math and science teachers Stanford Teacher Education Program joins a national initiative to tackle the nation's need for 100,000 STEM teachers in 10 years. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-ramps-efforts-recruit-and-prepare-k-12-math-and-science-teachers School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-ramps-efforts-recruit-and-prepare-k-12-math-and-science-teachers October 12, 2011 Damon on Steve Jobs: An Educator And His Education Our country's educational priorities make schools less hospitable environments for aspiring entrepreneurs, says Damon. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/damon-steve-jobs-educator-and-his-education Defining Ideas http://ed.stanford.edu/news/damon-steve-jobs-educator-and-his-education October 6, 2011 Wineburg partners with Lincoln Public Schools to develop assessments for revised history curriculum District allows Wineburg to use students in his research and work on writing effective tests. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wineburg-partners-lincoln-public-schools-develop-assessments-revised-history-curriculum Lincoln Journal Star http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wineburg-partners-lincoln-public-schools-develop-assessments-revised-history-curriculum September 18, 2011 Michael Kirst reflects on California's changing educational landscape Charter schools the biggest addition since Kirst's return to his position as president of the State Board of Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/michael-kirst-reflects-californias-changing-educational-landscape EdSource http://ed.stanford.edu/news/michael-kirst-reflects-californias-changing-educational-landscape September 15, 2011 Stanford researcher launches national K-12 English Language Learning initiative Kenji Hakuta is leading a national initiative to provide teachers with resources to meet the educational needs of ELLs. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-researcher-launches-national-k-12-english-language-learning-initiative Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-researcher-launches-national-k-12-english-language-learning-initiative September 13, 2011 Adolescence experts discuss teen health, optimal school success Author and leading pediatrician Kenneth Ginsburg will join Challenge Success co-founders at a public plenary discussion on Sept. 30. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/adolescence-experts-discuss-teen-health-optimal-school-success School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/adolescence-experts-discuss-teen-health-optimal-school-success September 8, 2011 Alum Piya Sorcar named among world's 'Top Young Innovators' Sorcar receives honors for developing TeachAIDS software to cut through taboos and educate about HIV. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alum-piya-sorcar-named-among-worlds-top-young-innovators School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alum-piya-sorcar-named-among-worlds-top-young-innovators August 23, 2011 Stanford launches effort to improve English Language Learner access to Common Core State Standards Initiative will seed a national effort to meet the growing academic and language needs of ELL students. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-launches-effort-improve-english-language-learner-access-common-core-state-standards School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-launches-effort-improve-english-language-learner-access-common-core-state-standards August 15, 2011 Brown nominates Darling-Hammond to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Potential changes are on the horizon for autonomous state agency. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/brown-nominates-darling-hammond-california-commission-teacher-credentialing Silicon Valley Education Foundation TOP-Ed http://ed.stanford.edu/news/brown-nominates-darling-hammond-california-commission-teacher-credentialing August 4, 2011 Darling-Hammond: The mess we are in Linda Darling-Hammond addressed the extent of the troubles facing public education at the recent Save Our Schools March in Washington, D.C. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-mess-we-are The Washington Post http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-mess-we-are August 1, 2011 Stanford tech expo to showcase innovative learning tools See breakthrough technology-based products and designs that enhance student learning at the LDT master's program's annual tech expo. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-tech-expo-showcase-innovative-learning-tools School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-tech-expo-showcase-innovative-learning-tools July 14, 2011 iPads become learning tools for teens learning Mandarin Aided with iPads and specialized apps, local teens are immersing themselves in Chinese language and culture. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ipads-become-learning-tools-teens-learning-mandarin School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ipads-become-learning-tools-teens-learning-mandarin July 11, 2011 School of Education and SF Unified get in step Stanford partners with San Francisco school district to improve practice and achievement http://ed.stanford.edu/news/school-education-and-sf-unified-get-step School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/school-education-and-sf-unified-get-step July 8, 2011 International Visitors Experience STEP from the Inside-Out Participants from iSTEP 2011 share their insights and observations. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/international-visitors-experience-step-inside-out School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/international-visitors-experience-step-inside-out July 8, 2011 Kirst weighs in on bill to add LGBT contributions to history textbooks Michael Kirst discussed SB48, the new California measure calling for the inclusion of LGBT contributions in history textbooks for public schools. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-weighs-bill-add-lgbt-contributions-history-textbooks KQED Forum http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-weighs-bill-add-lgbt-contributions-history-textbooks July 8, 2011 Congressman Miller to SUSE grads: Be a “disrupter” Cheers, hugs, and jazz fill West Oval Grove as School of Education celebrates its 120th Commencement. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/congressman-miller-suse-grads-be-disrupter School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/congressman-miller-suse-grads-be-disrupter July 6, 2011 Education is Not a Race Competitive pressures on students take the joy out of learning, says Deborah Stipek in an editorial in Science. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/education-not-race Science http://ed.stanford.edu/news/education-not-race June 24, 2011 Sandy Nader wins Firestone Medal, Honors Thesis Prize Undergraduate Honors student studied factors affecting motivation and achievement of language minority students in reading. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sandy-nader-wins-firestone-medal-honors-thesis-prize School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sandy-nader-wins-firestone-medal-honors-thesis-prize June 20, 2011 Wineburg receives honorary doctorate from Umeå University Wineburg is honored for his influential work in history education. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wineburg-receives-honorary-doctorate-ume%C3%A5-university Umeå University http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wineburg-receives-honorary-doctorate-ume%C3%A5-university June 16, 2011 Columbia Provost Claude Steele to lead Stanford School of Education Steele returns to Stanford, where he was a member of the faculty from 1991 to 2009. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/columbia-provost-claude-steele-lead-stanford-school-education Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/columbia-provost-claude-steele-lead-stanford-school-education June 13, 2011 SCOPE welcomes Janice Jackson as new executive director The Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education has hired Janice Jackson as its new executive director. Jackson joins SCOPE on July 1. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/scope-welcomes-janice-jackson-new-executive-director Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/scope-welcomes-janice-jackson-new-executive-director June 7, 2011 Darling-Hammond: Excessive testing is a dangerous obsession Stronger learning will result from better teaching, not more testing, says Linda Darling-Hammond. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-excessive-testing-dangerous-obsession The New York Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-excessive-testing-dangerous-obsession May 30, 2011 Honors student Alexander Berger wins Deans' Award for Academic Accomplishment Berger receives award for his examination of the struggle over educational finance in more than 40 state supreme courts. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/honors-student-alexander-berger-wins-deans-award-academic-accomplishment Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/honors-student-alexander-berger-wins-deans-award-academic-accomplishment May 9, 2011 Wotipka honored with Stanford Asian American Faculty Award Christine Min Wotipka will receive the Stanford Asian American Faculty Award for her extraordinary service as an educator, adviser, and mentor. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wotipka-honored-stanford-asian-american-2011-faculty-award Stanford Asian American Activities Center http://ed.stanford.edu/news/wotipka-honored-stanford-asian-american-2011-faculty-award April 18, 2011 Don't forget the fun factor in educational games LDT alums Adauto and Klein are winning rave reviews for their Motion Math iPhone game. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dont-forget-fun-factor-educational-games KQED Mind/Shift Blog http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dont-forget-fun-factor-educational-games April 13, 2011 AERA report offers recommendations for IES reauthorization An AERA panel, led by Kenji Hakuta, has issued a report calling for efforts to strengthen the federal Institute of Education Sciences. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/aera-report-offers-recommendations-ies-reauthorization American Educational Research Association http://ed.stanford.edu/news/aera-report-offers-recommendations-ies-reauthorization April 11, 2011 Tools teenagers use everyday Can young students learn from online classes? Brigid Barron tackles the question in The New York Times. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/tools-teenagers-use-everyday The New York Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/tools-teenagers-use-everyday April 6, 2011 A new approach to curbing the effects of bullying Teaching teens that people can change boosts resilience, says David Yeager. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-approach-curbing-effects-bullying School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-approach-curbing-effects-bullying April 4, 2011 Stanford boasts largest number of Truman Scholars for 2011 POLS co-term student Michael Tubbs has been named a 2011 Truman Scholar for his demonstrated commitment to public service. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-boasts-largest-number-truman-scholars-2011 Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-boasts-largest-number-truman-scholars-2011 April 4, 2011 Request for proposals for the Amir Lopatin Fund The School of Education announces an RFP for the Amir Lopatin Fund to support exceptional doctoral research involving technology and education. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/request-proposals-amir-lopatin-fund School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/request-proposals-amir-lopatin-fund March 25, 2011 Stanford study says academic coaching can improve a college student's graduation chances Bettinger's findings suggest that coaching may be more effective than counseling or advising http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-study-says-academic-coaching-can-improve-college-students-graduation-chances Diverse: Issues in Higher Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-study-says-academic-coaching-can-improve-college-students-graduation-chances March 24, 2011 U.S. vs. highest achieving nations in education The U.S. pursues an approach to teaching almost diametrically opposed to that pursued by the highest-achieving nations, says Linda Darling-Hammond. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/us-vs-highest-achieving-nations-education The Washington Post http://ed.stanford.edu/news/us-vs-highest-achieving-nations-education March 22, 2011 Praising teachers while bashing them The increasing attacks on teacher unions come at a time when teachers are viewed as the most important factor in student learning, says Larry Cuban. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/praising-teachers-while-bashing-them The Washington Post http://ed.stanford.edu/news/praising-teachers-while-bashing-them March 22, 2011 Gender justice in 40 years: What role can educators play? Christine Min Wotipka recently shared her thoughts on the challenges educators face in moving college campuses toward gender and social justice. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/gender-justice-40-years-what-role-can-educators-play Gender News - from the Clayman Institute for Gender Research http://ed.stanford.edu/news/gender-justice-40-years-what-role-can-educators-play March 21, 2011 Stanford and Pearson collaborate to deliver the Teacher Performance Assessment The new assessment is poised to become a national standard for evaluating teacher effectiveness. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-and-pearson-collaborate-deliver-teacher-performance-assessment Pearson http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-and-pearson-collaborate-deliver-teacher-performance-assessment March 17, 2011 Got an hour? Boost your grades. Stanford psychologists design 60-minute exercise that raises GPAs of minority students Cohen says a 60-minute exercise helps make students feel confident they belong in college. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/got-hour-boost-your-grades-stanford-psychologists-design-60-minute-exercise-raises-gpas-minorit Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/got-hour-boost-your-grades-stanford-psychologists-design-60-minute-exercise-raises-gpas-minorit March 17, 2011 Kavita Ramdas to co-teach Stanford course this spring Global Fund for Women leader will teach "Education, Gender, and Development" with Assoc. Prof. Christine Min Wotipka. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kavita-ramdas-co-teach-stanford-course-spring School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kavita-ramdas-co-teach-stanford-course-spring March 16, 2011 Teacher Preparation Is Essential to TFA's Future Teachers need supports to become effective and stay in the profession, says Linda Darling-Hammond. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/teacher-preparation-essential-tfas-future Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/teacher-preparation-essential-tfas-future March 14, 2011 Stanford study shows college student coaching improves retention and graduation rates Coaching is one of the more cost effective ways to improve retention and graduation rates, say Eric Bettinger and doctoral student Rachel Baker. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-study-shows-college-student-coaching-improves-retention-and-graduation-rates School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-study-shows-college-student-coaching-improves-retention-and-graduation-rates March 10, 2011 Matt Kloser honored by NARST for research on biology education School science tends to ignore the unique nature of biology, says Kloser, winner of the 2011 Outstanding Paper Award. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/matt-kloser-honored-narst-research-biology-education School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/matt-kloser-honored-narst-research-biology-education March 3, 2011 STEP alum wins state honor Santa Rosa teacher Simone Spearman (MA '95) has been named State High School Educator of the Year by the California League of High Schools. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alum-wins-state-honor California League of High Schools http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alum-wins-state-honor March 3, 2011 Raising Well-Balanced Children in a Fast Paced World Parents are invited to register now for a new spring course presented by Challenge Success. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/raising-well-balanced-children-fast-paced-world School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/raising-well-balanced-children-fast-paced-world February 28, 2011 Monte-Sano wins AERA Early Career Award for research in history education History Education alum wins award for distinguished research on historical thinking, reading, and writing. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/monte-sano-wins-aera-early-career-award-research-history-education School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/monte-sano-wins-aera-early-career-award-research-history-education February 23, 2011 U.S. Secretary of Education appoints Darling-Hammond to Equity and Excellence Commission Commission will advise federal officials on the education achievement gap. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/us-secretary-education-appoints-darling-hammond-equity-and-excellence-commission School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/us-secretary-education-appoints-darling-hammond-equity-and-excellence-commission February 18, 2011 Fogo awarded prestigious PDK award for research on state standards and tests Postdoc fellow and alum wins the 2010-11 Phi Delta Kappa International Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/fogo-awarded-prestigious-pdk-award-research-state-standards-and-tests School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/fogo-awarded-prestigious-pdk-award-research-state-standards-and-tests February 9, 2011 Freeing knowledge How can we best access research and put it to use for the benefit of all? Enter the Public Knowledge Project. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/freeing-knowledge The Stanford Daily http://ed.stanford.edu/news/freeing-knowledge January 26, 2011 Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades Prof. Emeritus Mike Kirst and colleagues Trish Williams and Matthew Rosin highlight what policymakers can do to support the middle grades. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/gaining-ground-middle-grades American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research http://ed.stanford.edu/news/gaining-ground-middle-grades January 20, 2011 Professor to join state ed board today Michael Kirst shares his views on California's education policy, his policy career, and the state's funding outlook for public schools. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/professor-join-state-ed-board-today The Stanford Daily http://ed.stanford.edu/news/professor-join-state-ed-board-today January 12, 2011 New AERA research volume focuses on diversity in teacher education Co-edited by Prof. Arnetha Ball, the book uncovers new insights and points to promising directions of future research. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-aera-research-volume-focuses-diversity-teacher-education American Educational Research Association http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-aera-research-volume-focuses-diversity-teacher-education January 10, 2011 Sweeping reforms ahead, says new Education Board member Prof. Emeritus Michael Kirst returns to the state board at a time of budget crisis and needed changes. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sweeping-reforms-ahead-says-new-education-board-member The Bay Citizen http://ed.stanford.edu/news/sweeping-reforms-ahead-says-new-education-board-member January 5, 2011 Communicating across the academic divide Talking across disciplines is as difficult as talking to someone from another culture, says Prof. Emerita Myra Strober. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/communicating-across-academic-divide-0 The Chronicle of Higher Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/communicating-across-academic-divide-0 January 2, 2011 How Stanford, S.F. schools learn from each other Stanford's partnership with SFUSD brings top academic minds into urban classrooms while offering researchers insight and access into K-12 schools. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/how-stanford-sf-schools-learn-each-other San Francisco Chronicle http://ed.stanford.edu/news/how-stanford-sf-schools-learn-each-other December 29, 2010 Value-added: It's not perfect, but it makes sense Susanna Loeb says value-added measures should be considered when evaluating teachers. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/value-added-it039s-not-perfect-it-makes-sense Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/value-added-it039s-not-perfect-it-makes-sense December 15, 2010 Pope: Change the pace of the school day Changing the daily schedule and school calendar have the greatest effect on increasing student engagement, says Denise Pope. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/pope-change-pace-school-day The New York Times http://ed.stanford.edu/news/pope-change-pace-school-day December 12, 2010 Poll: Education backed, but not new school taxes Michael Kirst says tendency to blame students for low graduation rates is a troubling sign. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/poll-education-backed-not-new-school-taxes The Associated Press http://ed.stanford.edu/news/poll-education-backed-not-new-school-taxes December 9, 2010 Student test systems need careful analysis California should wait to see how proposed strategies evolve before making a decision, says David Plank. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/student-test-systems-need-careful-analysis Sacramento Bee http://ed.stanford.edu/news/student-test-systems-need-careful-analysis December 9, 2010 Hooking children on engineering Mechanix teaches physics concepts through hands-on play. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/hooking-children-engineering School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/hooking-children-engineering December 7, 2010 Hakuta delivers AERA's 7th Annual Brown Lecture Research-informed policy for addressing the needs of language-minority children, says Kenji Hakuta. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/hakuta-delivers-aera039s-7th-annual-brown-lecture American Educational Research Association http://ed.stanford.edu/news/hakuta-delivers-aera039s-7th-annual-brown-lecture December 3, 2010 Darling-Hammond awarded 2010 Brock International Prize in Education SUSE professor will receive honors at ceremony in April. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-awarded-2010-brock-international-prize-education School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-awarded-2010-brock-international-prize-education December 1, 2010 A new approach to global HIV/AIDS education Celebrities from India and Botswana lend their voices for TeachAIDS, a project led by alumna Piya Sorcar. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-approach-global-hivaids-education The Huffington Post http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-approach-global-hivaids-education December 1, 2010 "Waiting for Superman" stirs education debate at EAST House Students, local community members share their reactions to the controversial film. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/quotwaiting-supermanquot-stirs-education-debate-east-house School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/quotwaiting-supermanquot-stirs-education-debate-east-house November 1, 2010 Benefits seen for students teaching virtual pupils Dan Schwartz says 'Teachable Agents' spur students to work harder, reason better, and ultimately learn more. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/benefits-seen-students-teaching-virtual-pupils Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/benefits-seen-students-teaching-virtual-pupils October 28, 2010 iSTEP Institute shares Stanford's approach to teacher education Teacher educators from the U.S. and abroad are invited to get an inside look at a renowned program. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/istep-institute-shares-stanford039s-approach-teacher-education School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/istep-institute-shares-stanford039s-approach-teacher-education October 21, 2010 Kirst on the opportunities and challenges facing community colleges America's economy needs California's community colleges to succeed, says Michael Kirst in his latest op-ed. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-opportunities-and-challenges-facing-community-colleges Sacramento Bee http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-opportunities-and-challenges-facing-community-colleges October 21, 2010 Panel of educators share their reactions to "Waiting for Superman" School of Education faculty, students, and friends gathered at Cubberley Auditorium to hear a panel discussion about the new film. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/waiting-for-superman School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/waiting-for-superman October 15, 2010 CSET focuses on how to better educate English learners A group of math and science teachers gathered at Stanford to launch a training program for new teachers working with English learners. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/cset-focuses-how-better-educate-english-learners Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/cset-focuses-how-better-educate-english-learners October 15, 2010 Stanford education tech game wins design award New iPhone game by LDT alums gives learners an intuitive sense of fractions. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-education-tech-game-wins-design-award School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-education-tech-game-wins-design-award October 12, 2010 Labaree on why low standards for education are good David Labaree challenges cherished American assumptions in his provocative, new book on public schooling. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/labaree-why-low-standards-education-are-good Washington Post http://ed.stanford.edu/news/labaree-why-low-standards-education-are-good October 10, 2010 Don't look for easy answers implied by "Waiting for Superman," say panelists School of Education screens a controversial film – and a panel of educators suggests more nuanced answers for a complex plight. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/don039t-look-easy-answers-implied-quotwaiting-supermanquot-say-panelists Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/don039t-look-easy-answers-implied-quotwaiting-supermanquot-say-panelists October 6, 2010 Experts, youth to discuss teen health, engagement with learning Best-selling author Wendy Mogel will join Challenge Success co-founders at a free plenary discussion on Oct. 15 http://ed.stanford.edu/news/experts-youth-discuss-teen-health-engagement-learning School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/experts-youth-discuss-teen-health-engagement-learning September 21, 2010 Paying third-graders for better test scores Third graders score better on tests when they are paid to learn, reports Eric Bettinger in a new National Bureau of Economic Research study. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/paying-third-graders-better-test-scores The Wall Street Journal http://ed.stanford.edu/news/paying-third-graders-better-test-scores September 7, 2010 Experts caution against heavily relying on student test scores to evaluate teachers Co-authors Haertel, Darling-Hammond & Shavelson say a wide range of factors influence student learning. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/experts-caution-against-heavily-relying-student-test-scores-evaluate-teachers Economic Policy Institute http://ed.stanford.edu/news/experts-caution-against-heavily-relying-student-test-scores-evaluate-teachers August 29, 2010 More induction, less-intense PD for teachers, report finds Researchers from the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education say not enough PD going on for special education, ELL students http://ed.stanford.edu/news/more-induction-less-intense-pd-teachers-report-finds Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/more-induction-less-intense-pd-teachers-report-finds August 26, 2010 Gates Foundation awards $3M to bolster college, career readiness efforts The John W. Gardner Center has been tapped to help improve early warning systems that focus on college and career readiness. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/gates-foundation-awards-3m-bolster-college-career-readiness-efforts Brown University http://ed.stanford.edu/news/gates-foundation-awards-3m-bolster-college-career-readiness-efforts August 23, 2010 DEA seeks to hire Ebonics interpreters Associate Prof. H. Samy Alim says there is a tragic irony that the DEA, not the educational system, accepts the legitimacy of Ebonics. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dea-seeks-hire-ebonics-interpreters CBS 5 http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dea-seeks-hire-ebonics-interpreters August 23, 2010 LA Times attempts to school the LAUSD Prof. Edward Haertel recently shared his views on the limitations of using value-added models of teacher evaluation. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/la-times-attempts-school-lausd KPCC http://ed.stanford.edu/news/la-times-attempts-school-lausd August 23, 2010 Saaris aims to close enrollment gaps in advanced programs Reid Saaris (MA/MBA '10) says more needs to be done to reach minority and low-income students who should be in AP/IB classes. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/saaris-aims-close-enrollment-gaps-advanced-programs Center for Social Innovation http://ed.stanford.edu/news/saaris-aims-close-enrollment-gaps-advanced-programs August 19, 2010 Deborah Stipek to conclude tenure as SUSE dean this summer Stipek to conclude her tenure after two terms overseeing an expansion of Stanford's teacher education, school reform and policy programs. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/deborah-stipek-conclude-tenure-suse-dean-summer Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/deborah-stipek-conclude-tenure-suse-dean-summer August 11, 2010 Technology + Education: EXPO showcases state-of-the-art learning Around 300 people attended Wallenberg Hall to try out the latest gadgets from Stanford students in the Learning, Design & Technology (LDT) program. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/technology-education-expo-showcases-state-art-learning The Stanford Daily http://ed.stanford.edu/news/technology-education-expo-showcases-state-art-learning August 5, 2010 Stanford tech expo to showcase latest digital learning innovations See breakthrough technology-based products and designs that enhance student learning at the LDT master's program's annual tech expo. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-tech-expo-showcase-latest-digital-learning-innovations School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-tech-expo-showcase-latest-digital-learning-innovations July 20, 2010 LDT student team reaches final round of Cooney Center Prizes LDT students Jacob Klein, Gabriel Adauto, and Amrita Thakur reached the final round of the Cooney Center Prizes for Innovation in Children's Learning. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ldt-student-team-reaches-final-round-cooney-center-prizes School of Education News, by Amy Yuen http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ldt-student-team-reaches-final-round-cooney-center-prizes July 20, 2010 Reading Like a Historian curriculum engages San Francisco high school students in historical inquiry The Reading like a Historian curriculum is turning the traditional history classroom on its head. Watch it in action. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/reading-historian-curriculum-engages-san-francisco-high-school-students-historical-inquiry School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/reading-historian-curriculum-engages-san-francisco-high-school-students-historical-inquiry July 19, 2010 Many Arizona English learners could be denied services In a new study, Stanford researchers have found deep flaws in Arizona's process for identifying students who needed English language services. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/many-arizona-english-learners-could-be-denied-services School of Education News, by Amy Yuen http://ed.stanford.edu/news/many-arizona-english-learners-could-be-denied-services July 13, 2010 Kirst weighs in on proposal to consolidate school district Prof. Emeritus Kirst weighed in on recommendations that Santa Clara County consolidate many of its small school districts into four larger districts. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-weighs-proposal-consolidate-school-district KQED Forum http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-weighs-proposal-consolidate-school-district July 7, 2010 STEP alumni awarded Knowles Teaching Fellowships 2010 STEP alumni Chris Lewine and Katie Waddle received prestigious math teaching fellowships from the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alumni-awarded-knowles-teaching-fellowships Knowles Science Teaching Foundation http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alumni-awarded-knowles-teaching-fellowships June 25, 2010 Stanford to open new Education Theme House this fall The 2010-11 academic year marks the launch of Stanford's Education and Society Theme House. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-open-new-education-theme-house-fall School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-open-new-education-theme-house-fall June 17, 2010 Shavelson urges School of Education graduates to "go out and do good" at 119th Commencement Stanford University School of Education celebrated its 119th Commencement at the West Oval Grove on Sunday, June 13. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/shavelson-urges-school-education-graduates-quotgo-out-and-do-goodquot-119th-commencement Stanford Education News by Amy Yuen http://ed.stanford.edu/news/shavelson-urges-school-education-graduates-quotgo-out-and-do-goodquot-119th-commencement June 14, 2010 Undergraduate honors student Shuang Chen wins Firestone Medal, Kennedy Honors Thesis Prize Chen will receive the awards at Paul Brest Hall at a ceremony to be held this Saturday as part of Commencement Weekend. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/undergraduate-honors-student-shuang-chen-wins-firestone-medal-kennedy-honors-thesis-prize School of Education News by Amy Yuen http://ed.stanford.edu/news/undergraduate-honors-student-shuang-chen-wins-firestone-medal-kennedy-honors-thesis-prize June 11, 2010 Diane Ravitch, Darling-Hammond discuss accountability and school choice at Cubberley Lecture Event highlights: video and photos from the lecture http://ed.stanford.edu/news/diane-ravitch-darling-hammond-discuss-accountability-and-school-choice-cubberley-lecture School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/diane-ravitch-darling-hammond-discuss-accountability-and-school-choice-cubberley-lecture June 9, 2010 Jennifer Wolf to receive Dinkelspiel Prize for Undergraduate Education at Commencement Wolf is being honored for creating and directing the new Undergraduate Minor in Education. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/jennifer-wolf-receive-dinkelspiel-prize-undergraduate-education-commencement School of Education News by Amy Yuen http://ed.stanford.edu/news/jennifer-wolf-receive-dinkelspiel-prize-undergraduate-education-commencement June 3, 2010 Conference to showcase STEP teacher candidates STEP teacher candidates will present on a variety of topics on K-12 education and the teaching profession at the 2010 STEP Conference http://ed.stanford.edu/news/conference-showcase-step-teacher-candidates School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/conference-showcase-step-teacher-candidates June 2, 2010 Carnoy examines California's growing college graduation crisis In a new PACE policy brief, Professor Martin Carnoy explores the reasons why California's education system falls short. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/carnoy-examines-california039s-growing-college-graduation-crisis Policy Analysis for California Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/carnoy-examines-california039s-growing-college-graduation-crisis May 27, 2010 ICE doctoral student Elizabeth Buckner promotes Mideast peace through technology ICE doctoral candidate Elizabeth Buckner is running a project to collect stories from Palestinian and Israeli children http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ice-doctoral-student-elizabeth-buckner-promotes-mideast-peace-through-technology Stanford News ServiceStanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ice-doctoral-student-elizabeth-buckner-promotes-mideast-peace-through-technology May 27, 2010 LSTD students Grover and Rogers awarded this year's Amir Lopatin Fellowships Congratulations to students Shuchi Grover and Maryanna Rogers, who have been chosen as this year's Amir Lopatin Fellowship recipients http://ed.stanford.edu/news/lstd-students-grover-and-rogers-awarded-year039s-amir-lopatin-fellowships School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/lstd-students-grover-and-rogers-awarded-year039s-amir-lopatin-fellowships May 25, 2010 New study by alumni identify how urban school districts transform their work to improve teaching and learning Central offices of urban school districts have shifted their focus from administration and compliance to improvement of teaching and learning http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-study-alumni-identify-how-urban-school-districts-transform-their-work-improve-teaching-and- University of Washington College of Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-study-alumni-identify-how-urban-school-districts-transform-their-work-improve-teaching-and- May 12, 2010 $12 million gift funds education and Jewish studies at Stanford The Jim Joseph Foundation has awarded $12 million to the School of Education to create a concentration in education and Jewish studies. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/12-million-gift-funds-education-and-jewish-studies-stanford Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/12-million-gift-funds-education-and-jewish-studies-stanford May 10, 2010 Ball receives AERA award for groundbreaking article Professor Arnetha Ball won the Palmer O. Johnson Memorial Award for her work contributing to the scholarship on teacher learning for diversity. http://ed.stanford.edu/news-events/news/ball-receives-aera-award-groundbreaking-article American Educational Research Association http://ed.stanford.edu/news-events/news/ball-receives-aera-award-groundbreaking-article May 2, 2010 Hakuta selected to deliver 7th Annual Brown Lecture this fall Professor Kenji Hakuta has been selected to deliver the Seventh Annual Brown Lecture in Education Research this fall in Washington, D.C. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/hakuta-selected-deliver-7th-annual-brown-lecture-fall AERA http://ed.stanford.edu/news/hakuta-selected-deliver-7th-annual-brown-lecture-fall April 29, 2010 TEACHERS: Colloquium on teaching Huck Finn Well-known Twain experts facilitate interactive sessions to help you get the most out of 'Huck Finn' in your classrooms. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/teachers-colloquium-teaching-huck-finn Center for Support of Education and Teaching http://ed.stanford.edu/news/teachers-colloquium-teaching-huck-finn April 26, 2010 Carnoy examines California's college graduate crisis A podcast of Professor Martin Carnoy's recent seminar, "California's College Graduate Crisis, and What to Do About It" is now available online. http://ed.stanford.edu/news-events/news/carnoy-examines-californias-college-graduate-crisis Policy Analysis for California Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news-events/news/carnoy-examines-californias-college-graduate-crisis April 26, 2010 Ravenswood school board extends Stanford New Schools charter Stanford University will continue its partnership with the Ravenswood City School District under a renewed charter agreement http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ravenswood-school-board-extends-stanford-new-schools-charter Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ravenswood-school-board-extends-stanford-new-schools-charter April 23, 2010 Cuban op-ed: "Rhee's Biggest, and Most Costly, Failing" If DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee leaves by the end of this year, it will be because she failed to connect to teachers, says Larry Cuban http://ed.stanford.edu/news/cuban-op-ed-quotrhee039s-biggest-and-most-costly-failingquot The Washington Post http://ed.stanford.edu/news/cuban-op-ed-quotrhee039s-biggest-and-most-costly-failingquot April 19, 2010 East Palo Alto Academy Fact Sheet Stanford has a long-term commitment to the students of East Palo Alto, and is currently working closely with the the district http://ed.stanford.edu/news/east-palo-alto-academy-fact-sheet School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/east-palo-alto-academy-fact-sheet April 19, 2010 University hopes to get extension of charter for its East Palo Alto schools http://ed.stanford.edu/news/university-hopes-get-extension-charter-its-east-palo-alto-schools Stanford News Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/university-hopes-get-extension-charter-its-east-palo-alto-schools April 19, 2010 Ravitch critiques education reform at Cubberley Lecture Diane Ravitch, the former assistant secretary of education, spoke candidly about her change of heart concerning accountability and school choice http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ravitch-critiques-education-reform-cubberley-lecture Stanford Daily http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ravitch-critiques-education-reform-cubberley-lecture April 15, 2010 Jonathan Schnur to speak at Stanford 2010 Business of Education Symposium Jonathan Schnur, will be the keynote speaker at the Stanford Business of Education Symposium http://ed.stanford.edu/news/jonathan-schnur-speak-stanford-2010-business-education-symposium School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/jonathan-schnur-speak-stanford-2010-business-education-symposium April 15, 2010 Dan Pink to speak at "Redefining Success for Our Children" on 5/2 in San Francisco Stanford University School of Education and Challenge Success present Redefining Success for Our Children http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dan-pink-speak-quotredefining-success-our-childrenquot-52-san-francisco School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/dan-pink-speak-quotredefining-success-our-childrenquot-52-san-francisco April 15, 2010 Darling-Hammond, colleagues share findings on effective student performance measures A group of leading education researchers has joined together to examine experiences with and lessons learned from large-scale performance assessments http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-colleagues-share-findings-effective-student-performance-measures Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-colleagues-share-findings-effective-student-performance-measures April 8, 2010 Goldenberg op-ed: "US Education's Known Unknowns" Claude Goldenberg debates that language of instruction in schools has hampered effective research into improving the learning of students (ESL) http://ed.stanford.edu/news/goldenberg-op-ed-quotus-education039s-known-unknownsquot Guardian Weekly http://ed.stanford.edu/news/goldenberg-op-ed-quotus-education039s-known-unknownsquot April 8, 2010 Stanford holds teach-in on barriers undocumented students face in accessing college Undocumented Students and Their Struggle to Achieve Higher Education, an AB 540 Student Teach-In, on Thursday, April 15 http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-holds-teach-barriers-undocumented-students-face-accessing-college School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-holds-teach-barriers-undocumented-students-face-accessing-college April 7, 2010 Chilean university adopts STEP's methods to improve teacher training Chile's Catholic University is incorporating the principles and practices of successful teacher preparation developed at STEP (spanish version only) http://ed.stanford.edu/news/chilean-university-adopts-step039s-methods-improve-teacher-training La Tercera http://ed.stanford.edu/news/chilean-university-adopts-step039s-methods-improve-teacher-training April 4, 2010 ELL researchers release recommendations for reauthorization of No Child Left Behind Professor Kenji Hakuta and fellow members of the national Working Group on ELL Policy have released a set of recommendations for ESEA http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ell-researchers-release-recommendations-reauthorization-no-child-left-behind WestEd http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ell-researchers-release-recommendations-reauthorization-no-child-left-behind March 31, 2010 Doctoral student Marcelo Worsley awarded prestigious AT&T Fellowship Marcelo Worsley (BA/BS ’07) has been awarded the prestigious 2010 AT&T Labs Fellowship http://ed.stanford.edu/news/doctoral-student-marcelo-worsley-awarded-prestigious-atampt-fellowship-0 School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/doctoral-student-marcelo-worsley-awarded-prestigious-atampt-fellowship-0 March 29, 2010 Schwartz receives stimulus award to study virtual science learning Professor Daniel Schwartz was awarded funding from the National Science Foundation http://ed.stanford.edu/news/schwartz-receives-stimulus-award-study-virtual-science-learning Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/schwartz-receives-stimulus-award-study-virtual-science-learning March 18, 2010 STEP student Sonja Swanson spins on the miracle of the everyday craft of teaching "Like spiders, teachers keep one foot on their web, ready to sense the tiniest tremors," writes STEP Elementary student Sonja Swanson http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-student-sonja-swanson-spins-miracle-everyday-craft-teaching Stanford Magazine http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-student-sonja-swanson-spins-miracle-everyday-craft-teaching March 11, 2010 Stanford students to showcase latest mobile casual learning applications at expo Come see the future of mobile casual learning applications at an expo showcasing novel iPhone applications featuring the works of students in ED 396X http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-students-showcase-latest-mobile-casual-learning-applications-expo School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-students-showcase-latest-mobile-casual-learning-applications-expo March 11, 2010 STEP alum Pablo Aguilera dribbles through marathon, raises funds for Stanford College Prep STEP alum Pablo Aguilera (MA ’07) ran the Napa Valley Marathon while dribbling a basketball and raised almost $7,000 for Stanford College Prep http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alum-pablo-aguilera-dribbles-through-marathon-raises-funds-stanford-college-prep Haas Center for Public Service http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alum-pablo-aguilera-dribbles-through-marathon-raises-funds-stanford-college-prep March 9, 2010 Kirst discusses the challenges in helping students qualify for college Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst made a case for better alignment between middle schools, high schools, and higher education institutions http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-discusses-challenges-helping-students-qualify-college KQED Forum http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-discusses-challenges-helping-students-qualify-college March 9, 2010 Stanford students to present innovative curriculum projects at exhibition Local educators and community members are invited to view innovative curriculum projects by students in the SUSE Curriculum Construction class http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-students-present-innovative-curriculum-projects-exhibition School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-students-present-innovative-curriculum-projects-exhibition March 8, 2010 Report by Darling-Hammond and Bueno finds Pre-K teacher training crucial in improving school readiness To maximize the benefits of pre-kindergarten investments, states need to create policies that define and support teacher quality http://ed.stanford.edu/news/report-darling-hammond-and-bueno-finds-pre-k-teacher-training-crucial-improving-school-readines The Pew Center on States http://ed.stanford.edu/news/report-darling-hammond-and-bueno-finds-pre-k-teacher-training-crucial-improving-school-readines March 8, 2010 Kirst op-ed: "Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades" What are the district and school policies and practices linked to higher student performance in the middle grades? http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-op-ed-quotgaining-ground-middle-gradesquot Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-op-ed-quotgaining-ground-middle-gradesquot March 4, 2010 Ball voted president-elect of American Educational Research Association Professor Arnetha Ball has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ball-voted-president-elect-american-educational-research-association American Educational Research Association http://ed.stanford.edu/news/ball-voted-president-elect-american-educational-research-association March 1, 2010 Kirst to present findings of middle grades schools study at EdSource Forum Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst will present the findings of the study, Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades, at the EdSource Forum http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-present-findings-middle-grades-schools-study-edsource-forum EdSource http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-present-findings-middle-grades-schools-study-edsource-forum February 25, 2010 Kirst and Haertel study identifies best practices in middle grades Linking students' test scores with evaluations for teachers, principals, and superintendents to high-performing middle schools http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-and-haertel-study-identifies-best-practices-middle-grades Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/kirst-and-haertel-study-identifies-best-practices-middle-grades February 25, 2010 Stanford New Schools hiring for new CEO Stanford New Schools (SNS) is hiring for a Chief Executive Officer to oversee SNS' educational, administrative, and fiscal operations http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-new-schools-hiring-new-ceo School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/stanford-new-schools-hiring-new-ceo February 25, 2010 New report by Kirst and Haertel reveal why some middle schools do better A new study by Michael Kirst and Edward Haertel identify the practices and policies associated with high-performing middle grades schools. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-report-kirst-and-haertel-reveal-why-some-middle-schools-do-better EdSource http://ed.stanford.edu/news/new-report-kirst-and-haertel-reveal-why-some-middle-schools-do-better February 24, 2010 Darling-Hammond, experts lay out vision for future assessments A panel of experts, led by Professor Linda Darling-Hammond, has outlined a new vision of educational assessment http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-experts-lay-out-vision-future-assessments Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-experts-lay-out-vision-future-assessments February 23, 2010 International visitors to get an inside look at STEP Teacher educators from Chile, Hong Kong, India and Norway are convening on campus for iSTEP. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/international-visitors-get-inside-look-step Stanford Report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/international-visitors-get-inside-look-step February 22, 2010 Willinsky says open-access publishing can promote academic freedom An advocate of "open access" academic journals, Professor John Willinsky is not just helping to transform academic publishing http://ed.stanford.edu/news/willinsky-says-open-access-publishing-can-promote-academic-freedom The Chronicle of Higher Education http://ed.stanford.edu/news/willinsky-says-open-access-publishing-can-promote-academic-freedom February 14, 2010 Alum Mistilina Sato (PhD '02) named to Campbell Chair at University of Minnesota Mistilina Sato (PhD '02) has been named the inaugural holder of the Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Chair in Education at the University of Minnesota http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alum-mistilina-sato-phd-03902-named-campbell-chair-university-minnesota University of Minnesota College of Education and H http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alum-mistilina-sato-phd-03902-named-campbell-chair-university-minnesota February 9, 2010 STEP alum Amanda Alonzo spearheads Lynbrook High's award-winning science program STEP alum Amanda Alonzo (MA '02) has developed San Jose's Lynbrook High into an award-winning science powerhouse that has racked up numerous awards. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alum-amanda-alonzo-spearheads-lynbrook-high039s-award-winning-science-program San Jose Mercury News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/step-alum-amanda-alonzo-spearheads-lynbrook-high039s-award-winning-science-program February 6, 2010 School of Education to hold event for Stanford students interested in its undergraduate programs Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go on February 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stay tuned for details. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/school-education-hold-event-stanford-students-interested-its-undergraduate-programs School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/school-education-hold-event-stanford-students-interested-its-undergraduate-programs February 5, 2010 Obdradović study finds that high sensitivity to stress isn't always bad for children In a new study, Assistant Professor Jelena Obradović has found that highly reactive children are not only vulnerable to adversity http://ed.stanford.edu/news/obdradovi%C4%87-study-finds-high-sensitivity-stress-isn039t-always-bad-children Society for Research in Child Development http://ed.stanford.edu/news/obdradovi%C4%87-study-finds-high-sensitivity-stress-isn039t-always-bad-children February 5, 2010 Prime Minister of Lithuania visits students, discusses higher education issues Guest lecture on higher education in Lithuania by Adrius Kubilius, prime minister of the Republic of Lithuania. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/prime-minister-lithuania-visits-students-discusses-higher-education-issues School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/prime-minister-lithuania-visits-students-discusses-higher-education-issues February 3, 2010 Darling-Hammond releases The Flat World and Education Professor Linda Darling-Hammond examines the successes of effective school systems in the U.S. and abroad. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-releases-flat-world-and-education SRN Leads http://ed.stanford.edu/news/darling-hammond-releases-flat-world-and-education January 29, 2010 SUSE student Jack Schneider asks "What is 'Excellence for All'?" What if the right school doesn't look like reformers thought it would? Doctoral student Jack Schneider asks this question in Education Week. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/suse-student-jack-schneider-asks-quotwhat-039excellence-all039quot Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/suse-student-jack-schneider-asks-quotwhat-039excellence-all039quot January 28, 2010 Phillips report outlines core principles of effective training of education researchers Professor Emeritus Denis Phillips and a national task force of faculty from 10 leading graduate schools of education have issued a new report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/phillips-report-outlines-core-principles-effective-training-education-researchers School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/phillips-report-outlines-core-principles-effective-training-education-researchers January 27, 2010 Phillips report outlines core principles of effective training of education researchers Professor Emeritus Denis Phillips and a national task force of faculty from 10 leading graduate schools of education have issued a new report http://ed.stanford.edu/news/phillips-report-outlines-core-principles-effective-training-education-researchers-0 School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/phillips-report-outlines-core-principles-effective-training-education-researchers-0 January 27, 2010 Noddings op-ed: "Differentiate, Don't Standardize" National standards will unlikely have a substantial effect on academic achievement, says Professor Emerita Nel Noddings. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/noddings-op-ed-quotdifferentiate-don039t-standardizequot Education Week http://ed.stanford.edu/news/noddings-op-ed-quotdifferentiate-don039t-standardizequot January 14, 2010 Alumni and friends support SUSE, honor their favorite teachers Our alumni and friends are making gifts to the School of Education in honor of their favorite teachers, and sending in their stories. http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alumni-and-friends-support-suse-honor-their-favorite-teachers-1 School of Education News http://ed.stanford.edu/news/alumni-and-friends-support-suse-honor-their-favorite-teachers-1 January 5, 2010