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2008
SCOPE launches with forum on civil rights and education Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Educatio, 10-05-08 On October 3, a forum on civil rights and education drew more than 300 students, faculty, school administrators, legislative staff, teachers, school board members, and others to hear from some of the country's leading education and civil rights experts.
Darling-Hammond set to defend Obama Stanford Daily, 10-05-08 Professor Linda Darling-Hammond, who is advising Barack Obama on education issues, says that Obama will be instrumental in reshaping the US education system.
Damon says students thrive when they find their "Moral North Star" Educational Leadership, 10-03-08 How do we help students understand that academic excellence can get them where they want to go? According to Professor Bill Damon, students apply their efforts with focus and imagination only when they discover personal meaning in their work.
Loeb and Ing say California faces looming teacher shortage Policy Analysis for California Education/UC Berkel, 10-02-08 In a newly released report by Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), Associate Professor and PACE Co-Director Susanna Loeb and postdoctoral scholar Marsha Ing identify promising policy approaches for improving the quality of teaching in California's schools. Read the report.
Carnoy blog: "And the Winner is..Obamanomics!" The Huffington Post, 09-29-08 Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain hold strikingly different philosophies of government's role in regulating markets, says Professor Martin Carnoy.
Darling-Hammond to participate in debate on education platforms of Obama, McCain Los Angeles Times Blog, 09-25-08 The education advisors to presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama -- Lisa Graham Keegan for McCain; Professor Linda Darling-Hammond for Obama -- will face off in a debate at Teachers College on October 21 at 4 p.m. PDT., and will be webcast by Education Week.
Annual 'Stressed-Out Students' conference begins Friday Stanford News Service, 09-23-08 The fifth annual "Stressed-Out Students" conference will open Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Dinkelspiel Auditorium with a panel discussion featuring nationally renowned child development experts and authors.
Cuban op-ed: "The Turnstile Superintendency?" Education Week, 09-22-08 How do some urban superintendents beat the odds and thrive? Professor Emeritus Larry Cuban tackled this question in a recent op-ed in Education Week.
Willinsky discusses public impact of open access Perimeter Institute, 09-18-08 Professor John Willinsky recently spoke at a conference in Ontario about the public impact of open access on research on education, professional practice, and public policy. Watch now.
Child development experts to tackle high academic stress at Stanford conference School of Education News, 09-17-08 A conference titled "Stressed-Out Students: Helping to Improve Health, School Engagement, and Integrity" will hold a free public session with child development experts and authors David Elkind, Kenneth Ginsburg, and Madeline Levine on Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Dinkelspiel Auditorium.
Kirst discusses results of latest California High School Exit Exam KQED Forum, 09-12-08 Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst discussed the newly released California High School Exit Exam statistics on KQED Radio's Forum. Listen now.
Kirst op-ed: "Start New Community College Chancellor Off on the Right Foot" San Jose Mercury News, 09-06-08 Two policy proposals championed by the incoming chancellor of California's community colleges could strengthen the ability of community colleges to do their job well, according to a recent op-ed co-written by Professor Emeritus Mike Kirst.
Professor Emeritus Nathaniel Gage, dead at 91 Palo Alto Weekly, 09-03-08
STEP alum Sangeetha Lakshminarayanan lands prestigious Knowles Mathematics Teaching Fellowship The Daily Review, 09-02-08 STEP alum Sangeetha Lakshminarayanan, a San Lorenzo high school math teacher, was awarded a prestigious Knowles Mathematics Teaching Fellowship.
Brown's study makes a case for teaching science in plain English Education Week, 08-27-08
Professor Emeritus Nathaniel Gage, 'giant among educational researchers,' dies at 91 Stanford Report, 08-22-08 A service celebrating the life of Professor Emeritus Nathaniel "Nate" Lees Gage, who has been called the "father of modern research on teaching," will be held Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the library at Cubberley Hall.
Brown finds that using everyday language to explain scientific concepts could help students learn Stanford News Service, 08-18-08 A recent study by Assistant Professor Bryan Brown and doctoral candidate Kihyun Ryoo reveals that students who learned basic concepts of science in "everyday English" before learning the scientific terms for phenomena fared much better on tests than students taught the traditional way.
LDT master's student Olga Trusova helps San Mateo County youth through online project San Mateo County Times, 08-11-08 Learning, Design and Technology master's student Olga Trusova has designed ShelterNet, a web-based program that helps underprivileged youth in San Mateo County.
Willinsky and Stipek op-ed: "Open Access Responds to Public's Hunger for Knowledge" San Jose Mercury News, 08-10-08 By endorsing an open-access policy, School of Education faculty have taken a bold step forward by insisting that they will make their work open to public discourse and debate, say John Willinsky and Deborah Stipek.
Op-ed from doctoral student Jack Schneider: "How to Shape New U.S. Citizens" Christian Science Monitor, 08-04-08 In an op-ed in Christian Science Monitor, doctoral student Jack Schneider says it's time we get serious about citizenship education.
Carnoy weighs in on McCain and Obama's education policies The Huffington Post, 08-01-08 Where do presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama stand on education issues? Read Professor Martin Carnoy's brief analysis of their positions.
Trust ideas, not policy, to improve teaching, says Shulman The Chronicle of Higher Education, 08-01-08 Professor Emeritus Lee Shulman officially said goodbye to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching last week after 11 years as its president.
Learning, Design and Technology master's students use tech to teach Palo Alto Weekly, 07-30-08 Students in the Learning, Design and Technology master's program exhibited a dizzying array of learning products and environments at their recent tech expo.
Over 130 Chinese guest teachers to train at Mandarin summer institute at Stanford School of Education News, 07-29-08 The California Foreign Language Project is hosting a summer training program for 136 teachers who have arrived from China to teach Mandarin in schools throughout the U.S. The effort seeks to address the shortage of qualified teachers of Chinese in U.S. schools.
Survey results on American history could be evidence of changing views on race, says Wineburg Lexington Herald-Leader, 07-27-08
Alum Travis Bristol makes a case for teaching in NY public schools School of Education News, 07-23-08 STEP alum Travis Bristol's success as a teacher in Brooklyn has attracted the attention of the New York City Department of Education, which is featuring him as part of its campaign to recruit teachers to its public school system. Watch his interview.
New Leaders for New Schools & School of Education hold info sessions on educational leadership School of Education News, 07-22-08 Prospective students who are interested in our educational leadership programs are invited to attend an upcoming informational session co-sponsored by New Leaders for New Schools and the School of Education. Events take place in Stanford and Boston. Learn more.
Stanford opens access to all its education studies Education Week, 07-21-08 Faculty members at Stanford University's School of Education have voted to make scholarly articles available to the public for free, a policy change that makes Stanford's education school the first such school in the nation to join the growing "open access" movement in academia.
Cutting-edge learning products to be showcased at Stanford tech expo School of Education News, 07-16-08 See the latest designs of technology-based learning products and environments at the Learning, Design and Technology (LDT) master's program's annual tech expo on Friday, July 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Stanford campus.
Stanford University School of Education passes open access policy in wake of Harvard's action SPARC Innovator, 07-16-08 In June, faculty in the School of Education capitalized on the momentum of Harvard's new open access policies, unanimously adopting a policy requiring all their scholarly work be made available free to the public.
Alum Lisa Petrides (PhD '96) says open content can build teaching knowledge Education Week, 07-16-08
Carnoy's study helps explain math crisis in South Africa Business Day (South Africa), 07-14-08 In a new study of South African schools, Professor Martin Carnoy found that how much math teachers know about their subject has a direct effect on their students' average test scores.
Alum Dennis Collins honored with Jefferson Award San Francisco Chronicle, 07-13-08 Alum Dennis Collins (MA '63) recently won the Jefferson Award for creating Summerbridge, an academic enrichment program for low-income middle school students in San Francisco that has become a national model.
School of Education profs. required to make papers public Stanford Daily, 07-10-08
School of Education to begin posting faculty's peer-reviewed papers online Stanford Report, 07-09-08 In a move that will significantly broaden public access to faculty research and scholarship, Stanford School of Education faculty unanimously voted to make each faculty member's scholarly articles available online for free.
Doctoral student Megan Tompkins awarded Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society fellowship Stanford Report, 07-09-08
Willinsky honored at York University convocation ceremony Y-File, 06-30-08 In 1971, John Mark Willinsky dropped out of York University in search of utopia. At York's Faculty of Education convocation ceremony, he returned to York to receive an honorary doctorate.
Stanford's Education School Requires Open Access Chronicle of Higher Education, 06-30-08 The School of Education faculty unanimously passed a motion to require free online access to all faculty members' scholarly articles.
Phillips urges graduates to stay informed, work for change at School of Education's 117th Commencement School of Education News, 06-30-08 Stanford University School of Education celebrated its 117th Commencement at the West Oval Grove on Sunday, June 15. Professor Emeritus Denis Phillips gave the commencement address.
Damon discusses rudderless youths Education Week, 06-25-08 Are young people today more disengaged than previous generations? Bill Damon took questions on this topic and other issues raised in his new book at a recent edweek.org online chat.
Stanford signs teacher-training agreement with Chilean university Stanford News Service, 06-23-08 The Stanford School of Education and the Catholic University of Chile have agreed to collaborate on faculty research and teacher-training programs for Chilean students. Learn more
Op-ed by doctoral student Jack Schneider: "'Segregation Forever': Why Integration Never Came to the LAUSD" LA Daily News, 06-21-08 Doctoral student Jack Schneider, in a recent op-ed published in the LA Daily News, says that integration never had a chance to fail in Los Angeles because whites had already ditched LA public schools.
National History Education Clearinghouse helps bring history alive in the classroom Palo Alto Weekly, 06-18-08 Professor Sam Wineburg and scholars at George Mason University recently debuted an online database for history teachers, the National History Education Clearinghouse.
Stanford Alliance for Instructional Excellence seeks executive director School of Education News, 06-12-08 The Initiative on Improving K-12 Education, in conjunction with the School of Education, seeks an Executive Director with a strong entrepreneurial spirit to provide leadership for the new Stanford Alliance for Instructional Excellence. Register with the Job Board to learn more about the position and the Alliance.
Doctoral students Quinn and Rodela awarded CSRE fellowships Stanford Report, 06-11-08
Doctoral student Marcela Muniz selected for fellowship program that aims to diversify professoriate Stanford Report, 06-11-08 Doctoral student Marcela Muniz is one of twelve students who have been selected as the first cohort of the DARE Doctoral Fellowship Program, a two-year award designed to help better prepare graduate students from diverse backgrounds for careers in academia.
Damon Calls on Schools, Communities to Address Malaise Education Week, 06-10-08 Educators, parents, and communities should make a more concerted effort to help youth find a clear direction and overarching sense of purpose, says Bill Damon in his new book.
Student Guild hosts end of the year social School of Education News, 06-10-08 The School of Education Student Guild threw a rooftop party recently to celebrate the end of the school year and the upcoming graduation of many students. View the festivities.
Obama campaign inspires East Palo Alto Academy students CBS 5 News, 06-09-08 Seventh graders from the Stanford-run East Palo Alto Academy: Elementary School say that they are closely following Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign. Watch now.
Alumna and SF Ballet's general manager Lesley Koenig (MA/MBA '01) makes leap back to Met San Francisco Chronicle, 06-05-08 Alumna Lesley Koenig (MA/MBA '01), a top administrator at San Francisco Ballet and author of its recently fulfilled five-year strategic plan, is leaving the company to take a job with the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Kirst and Callan op-ed: "Righting a Troublesome 'Disjuncture'" Education Week, 06-05-08 The gap between K-12 and higher education is a major policy issue, but it is barely visible to those who make and implement policy in public schools and colleges, say Professor Emeritus Mike Kirst and Patrick Callan.
Faculty Senate bids farewell to Eamonn Callan Stanford Report, 06-04-08
Op-ed by Dean Deborah Stipek: "Investment in Public Education for State's Students Pays Off" San Jose Mercury News, 06-02-08 The success of East Palo Alto Academy has shown that a great deal can be accomplished with even a modest increase over California's low investment in most of its students, says Dean Deborah Stipek in an op-ed published in the San Jose Mercury News.
Hillsdale High School, a School Redesign Network partner, improves student performance ABC 7 News/KGO-TV, 05-29-08 Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, CA, a partner of the School Redesign Network is in the national spotlight for it work in improving student performance. Watch a recent ABC7 news segment.
Op-ed by doctoral student Jack Schneider: "Schools' Unrest Over the AP Test" Christian Science Monitor, 05-28-08 Elite high schools are dropping Advanced Placement courses and distinguishing themselves once more from their less-privileged counterparts. But according to doctoral student Jack Schneider, this trend comes at a cost.
San Jose State historian Brett Melendy (MA '48), dead at 83 San Francisco Chronicle, 05-27-08 A memorial service will be held June 12 for School of Education alum H. Brett Melendy (MA '48), a prominent historian who taught for many years at San Jose State University and the University of Hawaii. He also wrote seven books on Asian immigration to the United States and the history of Hawaii.
Damon shares tips on helping youth find purpose in life Blog Talk Radio, 05-23-08 Listen to Bill Damon talk about his new book, The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life on Blog Talk Radio.
Hillsdale High School, a School Redesign Network partner, shows why small schools make a big difference Newsweek, 05-22-08 In its annual ranking of high schools, Newsweek has profiled Hillsdale High School, a partner of the School Redesign Network, as an exemplary small school.
Vasuveda tapped to lead School Redesign Network at Stanford School Redesign Network, 05-22-08 Ash Vasudeva, formerly Deputy Director of the School Redesign Network at Stanford University (SRN), has been named Co-Executive Director of SRN.
California Student Success Project pushes for comprehensive reform School of Education News, 05-21-08 The California Student Success Project, a coalition of policymakers, business leaders, educators, labor leaders, and civic leaders, works to raise the sense of urgency for comprehensive education reform with California's state leaders. Learn more about how you can participate. link
*Darling Hammond and Friedlaender: "Creating Excellent and* Equitable Schools"** Educational Leadership, 05-20-08 In the latest issue of ASCD's Educational Leadership, the School Redesign Network's (SRN) Linda Darling-Hammond and Diane Friedlaender discuss SRN's High Schools for Equity study. Read more.
Waltons donate to Stanford's John W. Gardner Center The Morning News, 05-15-08
National History Education Clearinghouse is launched online Stanford Report, 05-14-08 The National History Education Clearinghouse, an online project that brings U.S. history teachers high-quality support and resources, has been launched by Professor Sam Wineburg and colleagues at George Mason University.
Stanford gets $4M from Wal-Mart founder's foundation Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, 05-14-08
John W. Gardner Center gets $4 million grant Palo Alto Online, 05-13-08
Wineburg Unveils New Research Upending Conventional Wisdom The Rosen Group, 05-13-08
Stanford's John W. Gardner Center receives $4 million to foster youth leadership Stanford News Service, 05-12-08 A $4 million gift matched by Stanford University will establish an $8 million endowment to support the work of the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities.
Damon offers advice to parents on how to get teens on track USA Weekend, 05-07-08 Professor Bill Damon, whose new book investigates adolescence and purpose, offers advice to parents on how they can prepare children to leave the nest.
Alvarado says bridging leaders and teachers is key to school reform School of Education News, 05-02-08 Missed Anthony Alvarado's talk, Creating Effective Schools: Bridging the Teaching and Leadership Divide? Listen to it on Stanford iTunes. Click "Education" under Categories, and open "Educational Policy," track #12.
Kirst presents CA school finance reform proposal School of Education News, 05-01-08 Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst and UC Berkeley Law Professor Goodwin Liu recently presented "School Funding Reform: Where Can We Start?" as part of the EdSource Forum on California Education Policy. Watch their discussion.
New book by alum Michael Gose captures the reality of teaching NEA Today, 05-01-08 Alum Michael Gose (MA '69, PhD '79) won praise by NEA Today for his new book What It Means to Be a Teacher. Read the review.
Making society a bit more civil Stanford University Communications, 05-01-08 At first glance, the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, led by Professors Debra Meyerson and Woody Powell, seems similar to other university centers focused on philanthropy. But its interdisciplinary nature makes it unique.
John Bickar shows how field trips can be "podtastic" School of Education News, 04-30-08 To increase student engagement and learning at museums, John Bickar of Stanford's Cubberley Education Library has co-designed a "wireless, hand-held field trip" to the Boston Museum of Science that supplements a podcast with the capabilities of a handheld computer. Learn more.
Adams helps China's rural poor harvest their educational dreams Stanford Story Bank, 04-30-08 Through the Rural Education Action Project (REAP), Jennifer Adams is working with researchers in rural China to help improve education through a combination of direct interventions and scientific research at several levels. Learn more.
Brown's study finds links between language and science literacy among minorities School of Education News, 04-29-08 Assistant Professor Bryan Brown and doctoral student Kihyun Ryoo have published a new study in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching that challenges the assumption that traditional science instruction transcends cultural boundaries.
Wineburg survey on American history yields surprising results Smithsonian Magazine, 04-28-08 A new survey conducted by Professor Sam Wineburg and alum Chauncey Monte-Sano (MA '01, PhD '06) upends the conventional wisdom about who counts in American history.
Alumna Virginia Davis (MA '73) named Palo Alto assistant superintendent Palo Alto Weekly, 04-28-08
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar to speak at African health conference Pasadena Now, 04-28-08
Damon shares findings from his new book on adolescence and purpose WBUR On Point Radio, 04-24-08 Listen to a radio discussion with Bill Damon about his new book, The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life.
Stanford event raises the question, "Are wired kids well served by schools?" CNET News, 04-24-08 The School of Education recently co-sponsored a gathering of researchers to investigate the question, "Are wired kids well served by schools?"
Darling-Hammond report calls for moving away from K-12 tests and sanctions Education Week, 04-23-08 Congress and the next president need to offer a new vision for the federal role in K-12 education, according to a new report co-edited by Linda Darling-Hammond.
John W. Gardner Center's Youth Data Archive tracks student data to tackle policy issues Education Week, 04-23-08 The Youth Data Archive, a project run by the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, works with local communities to collect data from multiple child-serving agencies to inform policy and program decisions.
Howard University English Professor Lettie Jane Austin Fenderson (EdD '52), dead at 83 Washington Post, 04-18-08
Reardon says black-white gap widens faster for high achievers Education Week, 04-14-08 Sean Reardon presented new research at last month's AERA meeting that suggests that students who lose the most ground academically in U.S. public schools may be high-performing African American children.
East Palo Alto Academy High students hone writing skills in campus program Stanford Report, 04-09-08 Students from the Stanford-run East Palo Alto Academy High School are participating in Project WRITE, a program at Stanford that encourages high school students to write and read more and to prepare for college.
Conference goers share lessons on charter schools at Stanford School of Education News, 04-08-08 Stanford hosted a meeting in February for philanthropists and educational leaders who are investing in charter schools in low-income communities as a strategy for improving K-12 education. Doctoral student Ken Montgomery has written a summary of the lessons shared at the meeting.
Colleges open doors to bright East Palo Alto High student Palo Alto Daily News, 04-07-08 Gilberto Soria, a senior at the Stanford-run East Palo Alto High School, applied to 17 colleges across the country to open as many possibilities as he could. He has been accepted by 14 universities.
STEP alum and writer Mark Jude Poirier (MA '92) detours to Hollywood New York Times, 04-06-08 STEP alum and writer Mark Jude Poirier has written the screenplay for Smart People, out in theaters on Friday.
Plan co-authored by Kirst calls for drastic reform of CA school finance system Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Race, Ethni, 04-02-08 A new report co-authored by Michael Kirst calls for a drastic overhaul of California's K-12 school finance system. It offers concrete recommendations for improving public education through a simplified, equitable, and transparent system of revenue allocations.
Op-Ed by Andrew Zucker (MA '70): "Smart Thinking About Educational Technology" Education Week, 04-01-08 Instead of taking sides in the educational technology debate, we should think about how to use digital tools well, says alum Andrew Zucker (MA '70), author of the new book, Transforming Schools with Technology.
Pope's Stressed Out Students project tackles cheating issue head on San Francisco Chronicle, 03-30-08
Stanford School of Education ranks first among top education schools in nation School of Education News, 03-28-08 The Stanford University School of Education was ranked the nation's top graduate school of education in the U.S. News & World Report’s "America's Best Graduate Schools 2009" edition.
Stanford tops education school rankings in magazine survey Boston Globe, 03-28-08
Reardon's study finds lower math scores in Catholic schools Education Week, 03-12-08 A new study led by Sean Reardon has found that children in Roman Catholic schools make no more progress in reading in the early grades than similar students in public schools, and make even less progress in math.
Alum Edward Bailey (MA/MBA '05) eager to serve Mountain View as new school board member San Jose Mercury News, 03-10-08
Wotipka says women still have not achieved true equality in education New America Media, 03-07-08 Despite recent studies that show that women are matching, or even surpassing, men when it comes to high school grades and enrollment numbers in higher education, women still have a long way to go in achieving true equality in education, argues Christine Min Wotipka.
Students Frequently Name Blacks, Women as 'Famous Americans,' say Wineburg and Monte-Sano Education Week, 02-29-08 A poll of high school students that asks them to name 10 "famous Americans" reflects a sea change in what students consider the most important events in recent history, according to Sam Wineburg and alum Chauncey Monte-Sano, the authors of a recent study.
Carnoy op-ed: "State's Economy Needs More College-educated Latinos" San Jose Mercury News, 02-27-08 California stands to produce too few college graduates to fuel its cutting-edge service economy, mainly because not enough Latinos attend and complete college, says Martin Carnoy in an op-ed in the Mercury News.
Op-Ed by Lisa Petrides (PhD '96): "Fulfilling the Promise of Open Content" Inside Higher Ed, 02-26-08 In an op-ed in Inside Higher Ed, Lisa Petrides (PhD '96) says that higher education has progressed in making educational materials freely available over the Internet, but technical challenges --and, perhaps more stubbornly, cultural resistance -- must still be overcome.
LDT alum Debbie Heimowitz (MA '07) exposes cyberbullying in new film San Jose Mercury News, 02-20-08 Learning, Design and Technology alum Debbie Heimowitz (MA '07) has created "Adina's Deck," a film that exposes the phenomenon of cyberbullying.
Students name African Americans as nation's leading heroes, say Wineburg and Monte-Sano Stanford News Service, 02-19-08 Professor Sam Wineburg and alum Chauncey Monte-Sano (MA '01, PhD '06) surveyed 2,000 high school students across the country to name the most famous Americans in history. The nation's leading heroes, in the eyes of its youth, are African Americans.
David Fetterman (MA '79) wins national award San Jose Mercury News, 02-17-08
School of Education plays key role in launching Stanford's K-12 Initiative Interaction, 02-15-08 The School of Education is playing a key role in launching the Initiative on Improving K-12 Education, a $125 million university-wide effort that is part of The Stanford Challenge. Find out how School of Education faculty are tackling obstacles facing our nation's schools.
Doctoral student Susie Wise leads K-12 Lab to help students discover their creativity Interaction, 02-15-08 Doctoral student Susie Wise directs the K-12 Lab, a collaboration of students in the School of Education's LSTD doctoral and LDT master's programs with designers at Stanford's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Learn more.
New book by doctoral student Ray Rivera connects workplace learning to organizational strategy American Society for Training and Development, 02-15-08 In his new book, WLP Scorecard: Why Learning Matters, doctoral student Ray Rivera provides insights to help workplace learning professionals manage the learning function like a business.
Darling-Hammond op-ed: "How They Do It Abroad" Time Magazine, 02-14-08 Expert teachers are the most fundamental resource for improving education, says Linda Darling-Hammond in an op-ed in Time Magazine.
US diplomat Jendayi Frazer (MA '89) says African countries remain fragile despite significant progress Newsweek, 02-14-08 SIDEC alum Jendayi Frazer (MA '89), America's top diplomat to Africa, recently sat down with Newsweek to discuss the recent events in Kenya and U.S. policy in Somalia and the Sudan.
Willinsky op-ed: "Access and Taxes" Social Science Research Council Knowledge Rules Bl, 02-13-08 As Harvard University considers adopting an open access policy for the publications of its faculty, Professor John Willinsky discusses the stakes associated with such choices and their potential impact on the public use of knowledge.
Film by LDT alum Debbie Heimowitz (MA '07) shares similarities with real-life cyberbullying incident Suburban Journals, 02-12-08
Op-Ed by School of Education student Elena Grewal: "Clinton Battles Unconscious Bias Against Strong Women" San Jose Mercury News, 02-11-08 Current debates about the popularity of Senator Hillary Clinton prove we are still a society mired in gender stereotypes, says Economics of Education doctoral student Elena Grewal, in an op-ed she co-wrote for the San Jose Mercury News.
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar uses animation to cut through cultural taboos and educate students Stanford Report, 02-06-08 To teach students in India about HIV in a culturally appropriate manner, doctoral student Piya Sorcar (M.A. '06) has created an interactive, animation-based tutorial designed to appeal to young adults.
Doctoral student Josh Corngold co-authors book that teaches political involvement among young people Palo Alto Weekly, 02-06-08
Study by Wineburg and alum Monte-Sano shows women, African Americans top 'most famous Americans' list USA Today, 02-03-08
Alum Mica Pollock (MA '98, PhD '00) offers advice on handling racial issues in schools Education Week, 01-31-08 Everyday Antiracism: Getting Real About Race in School, a forthcoming book by alum Mica Pollock (MA '98, PhD '00), offers advice for educators on recognizing when everyday classroom practices exacerbate racial inequalities and on becoming more constructively conscious and open about race.
STEP selected for nationwide fellowship program to attract top teachers Stanford Report, 01-30-08 The School of Education is one of four leading U.S. graduate education programs selected to participate in a $6 million national initiative launched by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation to encourage student teachers to pursue careers in high-need schools.
East Palo Alto Academy Elementary students thrive through art Palo Alto Daily News, 01-28-08 Scores of parents and educators flocked to a recent art show and reception that featured works from students at East Palo Alto Academy: Elementary School, one of the School of Education's charter schools.
Stressed Out Students helps students handle culture of overachievement Today Show, 01-23-08 SOS: Stressed Out Students, a program founded by Lecturer Denise Clark Pope, was featured on the Today Show for its work helping students handle the heat of academic stress. Watch now.
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar's high-tech tool teaches about AIDS in a nonthreatening way Nha Magazine, 01-20-08
Sharper focus on K-12 expected after Bryk joins Carnegie Education Week, 01-18-08 The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching appears poised to dig deeper into the challenges faced by K-12 schools under the new presidency of Tony Bryk, who has a strong national reputation as a precollegiate education researcher.
Education reform researchers welcome news of Bryk's new appointment as Carnegie President The American, 01-15-08 Last week's announcement that the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has selected Tony Bryk as its new president comes as welcome news, says Frederick M. Hess and Rosemary Kendrick of the American Enterprise Institute.
Kirst op-ed: "Finding right mix for school funding" Sacramento Bee, 01-13-08 Although California faces a grim education state budget this year, Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst says that additional dollars won't make a difference if California doesn't change how it funds its public schools.
Bryk chosen as Carnegie director Stanford Daily, 01-10-08
STEP selected for national teaching fellowship program Stanford Daily, 01-10-08 The Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) has been selected by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation to help launch a national fellowship program to attract top students to the teaching profession - and keep them there.
Alum and storyteller Patricia Brown (BA '51), dead at 78 Menlo Park Almanac, 01-10-08
Damon discusses how the tween years are the age of obsession Newsweek, 01-10-08 Professor Bill Damon talked to Newsweek about why the tween years are the age of obsession and how parents should react.
Tony Bryk named Carnegie President Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teachin, 01-09-08 Tony Bryk, the Spencer Foundation Professor of Organizational Studies in Education and Business, has been named the next president of The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, effective in August.
Bryk named new leader for Carnegie Inside Higher Ed, 01-09-08
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar uses cartoons to teach about AIDS Stanford Daily, 01-09-08 Doctoral student Piya Sorcar seeks to remedy ignorance about HIV/AIDS with an animated curriculum designed to transcend cultural barriers.
Carnegie Foundation taps Bryk as new president San Francisco Chronicle, 01-09-08
Tony Bryk is next to head Carnegie Foundation Stanford Report, 01-09-08
Kirst op-ed: Sizing up the CA Governor's Committee on Education Excellence report San Jose Mercury News, 01-08-08 Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst shared his thoughts on the recommendations put forth by the California Governor's Committee on Education Excellence on how to overhaul California's pre-K-12 schools.
STEP program recognized in top 10 by Edutopia Stanford Daily, 01-08-08 Edutopia magazine cited the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) as one of the top ten teacher preparation programs in the country.
STEP elementary program opens doors to non-Stanford applicants Stanford News Service, 01-08-08
Alum and longtime Portola Valley resident Sally Altick (BA '51), dead at 78 Palo Alto Weekly, 01-02-08
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar takes AIDS prevention to the masses Palo Alto Weekly, 01-02-08 The Palo Alto Weekly recently profiled doctoral student Piya Sorcar and her animated curriculum, Interactive Teaching AIDS, as part of an issue spotlighting Silicon Valley innovators.
Alum and Stanford scholar Sally Kiester (MA '76, EdD '92), dead at 70 Palo Alto Weekly, 01-02-08
Alum and Cabrillo College founding president Robert E. Swenson (EdD '49), dead at 89 Santa Cruz Sentinel, 01-01-08 Alum Robert E. Swenson (EdD '49), founding president of Cabrillo College and a longtime champion of community colleges, died on Monday in Santa Cruz. He was 89.
2007
STEP Elementary opens to all San Francisco Chronicle, 12-23-07 The Stanford Elementary Teacher Education Program is accepting applications for 2008 admission from future elementary school teachers. This is the first time the graduate-level teacher preparation program has been open to applicants who aren't Stanford undergraduates.
Darling-Hammond op-ed: "We Need to Invest in Math and Science Teachers" The Chronicle of Higher Education, 12-18-07 Professor Linda Darling-Hammond says that creating a high-quality teaching force in math and science will lead to student success and employability, and contribute to our nation's competitiveness.
Stanford Elementary Teacher Education Program seeks future teacher leaders School of Education News, 12-17-07 The Stanford Elementary Teacher Education Program is accepting applications from all interested future elementary school teachers for 2008-09 admission. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
Stressed Out Students tackles high academic stress among students CNN, 12-16-07 SOS: Stressed Out Students, a program founded by Lecturer Denise Clark Pope, was featured on CNN for its work reducing student stress at 45 schools across the country, including Palo Alto's Castilleja High School. Watch now.
Op-ed by Advisory Council member Susan Sandler: "High Standards for All" San Francisco Chronicle, 12-13-07 In a recent op-ed, School of Education Advisory Council member Susan Sandler discussed a joint study by the School Redesign Network and Justice Matters on the racial achievement gap in California's schools, and policies that can be implemented to close that gap.
Report saying charter schools are safer, quieter does not surprise Stanford New Schools COO San Mateo County Times, 12-11-07
Kirst discusses trends in investment in education San Jose Mercury News, 12-10-07 This fall, Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst spoke at "Investing in Education: Why Private Dollars Matter," a forum sponsored by the San Jose Education Foundation.
Wineburg op-ed: "The Day After" Haaretz Daily Newspaper, Israel, 12-07-07 Professor Sam Wineburg, with Dr. Eli Gottlieb, contend that the heated rhetoric surrounding the Israeli teachers' strike has swept aside discussion of the processes of teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment at the heart of the educational enterprise.
School of Education and STEP welcome comments for accreditation review School of Education News, 12-06-07 The Stanford School of Education and the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) are scheduled for a May 2008 accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Public comment is needed on the qualifications of the School of Education and STEP, which are under consideration for continuing accreditation.
Alum and former assistant dean Ralph Keller (MA '48, EdD '51), dead at 90 Stanford Report, 12-05-07
Edutopia ranks STEP in top ten teacher preparation programs Edutopia, 12-04-07 The Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) was ranked by Edutopia as one of the country's top ten teacher preparation programs for its work in blazing the trail to better practices.
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar's tutorial emphasizes the biology of HIV/AIDS New America Media, 12-01-07
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar's animated program looks to educate world on AIDS Stanford Daily, 11-30-07 Alarmed by the lack of HIV/AIDS awareness information available to young adults in India, doctoral student Piya Sorcar, M.A. '06, has developed an animated curriculum that teaches HIV prevention to students while avoiding the stigma associated with discussions about sex.
Doctoral student Josh Corngold explores youth political engagement in new book Stanford Daily, 11-28-07 A new book co-authored by School of Education doctoral student Josh Corngold says that there has been an increase in political participation among young people.
Stanford team launches new approach to HIV/AIDS education School of Education News, 11-27-07 School of Education doctoral student Piya Sorcar has developed a groundbreaking animation-based curriculum to teach HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention in a culturally sensitive manner to young adults in India and other developing countries.
Darling-Hammond grades No Child Left Behind Act The Dave Baum Show - Talkzone.com, 11-27-07 Five years after its inception, what is the report card for No Child Left Behind (NCLB)? Professor Linda Darling Hammond recently discussed NCLB's achievements and failures with radio talk show host Dave Baum. Listen now.
Op-ed by Advisory Council member Susan Sandler: "High Schools for Equity in California: A Progressive Education Agenda" California Progress Report, 11-21-07
School Redesign Network releases joint study on promoting equity in CA schools Stanford Report, 11-15-07 Small classrooms, relevant courses and testing, and opportunities for teachers to collaborate can help California's high schools tackle racial inequities and the achievement gap, according to a study released by School Redesign Network and Justice Matters.
Doctoral student Josh Corngold co-authors book urging colleges to promote political participation Chronicle of Higher Education, 11-14-07
Advisory Council member Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen (MA '98) and husband pledge $27.5 to build new Emergency Department at Stanford Hospital Stanford Report, 11-14-07 Advisory Council member and alum Laura Arrillaga-Andreesen (MA '98) and her husband Marc Andreesen have pledged a $27.5 million gift to Stanford Hospital and Clinics to build a state-of-the-art Emergency Department for both adults and children in the community.
New study recommends policy to address California's racial achievement gap School Redesign Network and Justice Matters, 11-09-07 The School Redesign Network at Stanford and Justice Matters have released a new study on the racial achievement gap in California's schools, and policies that can be implemented to close that gap.
Ihron Rensburg (PhD '96) discusses challenges facing education in post-apartheid South Africa Stanford Magazine, 11-08-07 Ihron Rensburg (PhD '96) spent much of the late 1980s imprisoned in South Africa for his work to "deracialize" the apartheid-era educational system. Now he is implementing his ideas for reform.
Darling-Hammond: "The Flat Earth and Education: How America's Commitment to Equity Will Determine Our Future" Educational Researcher, 11-05-07 Last fall, Linda Darling-Hammond delivered the Third Annual Brown Lecture in Education Research for the American Educational Research Association in Washington, D.C. Her talk was recently published in the Educational Researcher. Read now.
Stressed Out Students program helps students gain perspective -- before they collapse Washington Post, 11-04-07 SOS: Stressed Out Students, a program founded by Lecturer Denise Clark Pope, was recently profiled in Washington Post Magazine.
Teaching matters to Rob Reich (PhD '98), political scientist and philosopher of education Stanford Report, 10-31-07 Aspects of justice and injustice are found in each of us, political scientist and alum Rob Reich (PhD '98) said October 24 at Stanford's "What Matters to Me and Why" lecture series.
Meyerson, Powell establish center examining role of philanthropy in society Stanford Report, 10-31-07 Debra Meyerson and Woody Powell have launched the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. The center examines how philanthropic organizations, nonprofits, and other groups meet critical challenges in the U.S. and abroad.
Admiral William Crowe (MA '56), U.S. naval officer and diplomat, dead at 82 Times Online, 10-25-07 Admiral William Crowe (MA '56), America's most senior military figure during crucial US-Soviet relations in the last years of the Cold War, died on October 18 at the age of 82.
Cubberley Lecturer and Peru's former President Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) tackles Latin American democratic reform Stanford Report, 10-24-07 At the School of Education's fall Cubberley Lecture, Peru's former President Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) said that democratic reform in Latin America can succeed only if poverty, inequality and social exclusion are tackled throughout the region too.
School of Education and New Leaders launch new program to train urban public school principals School of Education News, 10-19-07 Interested in becoming an urban public school principal? A new program combines our Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies (POLS) master’s degree with the administrative credential program developed by New Leaders for New Schools. To learn more, visit our POLS page and scroll down.
Cubberley lecturer and former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) urges Latin America to confront health and education Stanford Daily, 10-17-07 Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) called upon Latin American leaders to make social investments to meet the challenges of poverty and inequality and to secure democratic development at the School of Education's fall Cubberley Lecture.
Pope says mounting academic pressure is contributing to increased stress among youth The Today Show, 10-17-07 Lecturer Denise Clark Pope says that children and teens are facing increasing amounts of stress, mostly due to academic pressure and homework. Watch her recent interview on The Today Show.
Gardner Center honored for efforts to support Peninsula Boys and Girls Clubs Stanford News Service, 10-17-07 The John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities received the Leading Community Partner award from the Peninsula Boys and Girls Clubs for its research efforts that led to a variety of far-reaching program improvements, as well as its Youth Data Archive.
LDT alum Debbie Heimowitz (MA '07) addresses teen cyber-bullying in new film Inside Bay Area, 10-16-07
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar welcomes new students at School of Education convocation School of Education News, 10-16-07 During the 2007 School of Education convocation ceremony, second-year doctoral student Piya Sorcar addressed incoming masters and doctoral students about what to expect as they begin their studies at the School of Education, and shared advice about what she has discovered along the way.
Performance test for new California teachers approved Education Week, 10-15-07 The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has approved the Performance Assessment for California Teachers, a rigorous assessment for all prospective teachers applying for their preliminary credential in California.
Student Adam Bad Wound and Precourt Institute establish online project aimed at reducing climate change School of Education News, 10-15-07 Doctoral student Adam Charles Bad Wound, with Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency, have created an online clearinghouse to help researchers and policy makers improve the effectiveness of efforts to reduce climate change in California and elsewhere.
Darling-Hammond op-ed: "High quality standards, a curriculum based on critical thinking can enlighten our students" San Francisco Chronicle, 10-14-07 Most tests in U.S. classrooms don't measure the skills that are critical for succeeding in the global economy, argues Linda Darling-Hammond in a recent op-ed.
Toledo and Diamond to discuss Latin American education and democracy Stanford Report, 10-10-07 As part of the Cubberley Lecture Series, alum and 2001-2006 Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo, and Larry Diamond, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, will discuss "Can Democracy Reach the Poor? A Presidential Perspective on Education, Poverty and Democracy in Latin America" at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Cubberley Auditorium.
With hot-button issue on first agenda, Eamonn Callan takes the helm of senate Stanford Report, 10-10-07 Professor Eamonn Callan will serve as chair of the Faculty Senate for the 2007-08 academic year.
Stanford, other prestigious universities run their own charter schools Education Week, 10-10-07
State commission approves Stanford-led performance assessment for credentialing CA teachers School Redesign Network, 10-09-07 On October 4, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing unanimously approved the Performance Assessment for California Teachers (PACT), an innovative model that evaluates teacher performance in the classroom.
Darling-Hammond, Loeb share findings on teacher training, Getting Down to Facts study Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network, 10-08-07 At a recent talk, Professors Linda Darling-Hammond and Susanna Loeb discussed their research linking student outcomes to teacher training and professional development, and the implications of the Getting Down to Facts investigation for Silicon Valley. Listen now.
Statewide survey captures parent, student views on education reform School of Education News, 10-08-07 In the wake of the release of IREPP's Getting Down to Facts earlier this year, a coalition of California grassroots and advocacy organizations have announced the results of the first statewide survey of parents and students from low- and middle-income neighborhoods, capturing their priorities for public education reform. Read now.
Alum Debbie Heimowitz (MA '07) releases cyberbullying film on DVD PR Lead.com, 10-06-07
Wineburg awarded $7 million to establish Federal Clearinghouse for History Education Stanford News Service, 10-03-07 Professor Sam Wineburg and Professor Roy Rosenzweig of George Mason University have been awarded $7 million to establish a virtual "Federal Clearinghouse for History Education" to help teachers become more effective educators and teach K-12 students why history is relevant to their daily lives.
Stipek Op-Ed: "Out of the Tower and Into the Classroom" Dallas Morning News, 10-03-07 Many educational researchers are not well-informed of the real challenges practitioners face, which undermines the relevance of their research, says Dean Deborah Stipek, in a recent op-ed in the Dallas Morning News.
Carnoy and student Frank Adamson co-author new study on Milwaukee's voucher program School of Education News, 10-03-07 In a new book, Vouchers and Public School Performance, Professor Martin Carnoy and School of Education doctoral student Frank Adamson, together with co-authors Amita Chudgar, Thomas Luschei, and John Witte, ask whether there is evidence that increased competition among schools introduced by the Milwaukee voucher plan resulted in improved student performance in public elementary schools. Learn more.
Council of the Great City Schools awards research fellowship to Kenji Hakuta Council of the Great City Schools, 09-18-07 Professor Kenji Hakuta has been awarded a research fellowship from the Council of Great City Schools to improve instruction in middle school science through the use of new technology-based tools.
Kids First Film Festival to screen film by LDT graduate Debbie Heimowitz (MA '07) Inside Bay Area, 09-16-07 "Adina's Deck" an educational fictional detective show about cyberbullying that was created by Learning, Design and Technology graduate Debbie Heimowitz, has been accepted as an entry in the Kids First Film Festival.
LDT graduate Debbie Heimowitz (MA '07) brings cyber bullying to light in new film San Francisco Chronicle, 09-14-07 Recent Learning, Design and Technology graduate Debbie Heimowitz created "Adina's Deck: The Exclusive Club that Solves Cyber Bullying Mysteries," an educational fictional detective show about the emerging problem of cyber bullying in K-12 schools.
School of Education faculty expand distance learning across the globe Stanford Report, 09-12-07 Professors Shelley Goldman and Rachel Lotan are pushing the boundaries of distance learning to develop new collaborative models that will prepare students to work in an increasingly borderless world.
Forum Convener Linda Darling-Hammond testifies on NCLB Reauthorization The Forum for Education and Democracy, 09-10-07 On September 10, Linda Darling-Hammond testified on the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind act before the House Education and Labor Committee. She said that many nations make a greater investment in educational equity, teaching, and performance-based assessment.
More than ever at the School of Education, research is grounded in reality Stanford Magazine, 09-06-07 As alternative schools gain traction, School of Education faculty and alumni are spreading their influence by showing how classroom practice meets teaching theory.
East Palo Alto Academy High kids transcend textbooks, enlightened by real-life situations Stanford Magazine, 09-06-07 Students at East Palo Alto Academy-High School, the charter school run by Stanford New Schools since 2001, re-enacted the trials of police officers who sought amnesty from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for crimes committed under apartheid in South Africa.
Op-Ed by Advisory Council Member Susan Sandler: "How Schools' Racial Achievement Gap Can Be Bridged" San Jose Mercury News, 09-02-07
California Foreign Language Project hosts Chinese guest teachers at summer institute School of Education News, 08-14-07 The School of Education's California Foreign Language Project (CFLP) hosted a ten-day intensive training and orientation program in August for approximately 100 teachers who have arrived from China to teach Mandarin Chinese language and culture in K-12 schools throughout the U.S.
Op-Ed by alumna Lucy Bernholz (PhD '95): "Toward a Better Bay Area" San Francisco Chronicle, 08-12-07 In a recent op-ed published by the San Francisco Chronicle, alumna Lucy Bernholz (PhD '95) urges community foundations to take on a more active role in making themselves more visible, accessible, and better understood by the general public.
Alumna Irene Miura (PhD '84), adviser and policymaker, dead at 68 San Jose Mercury News, 08-04-07
Virginia-Jane Harris (MA '62), pioneering chemist, dead at 89 Sacramento Bee, 07-27-07
Alumna Tony Johnston (MA '64) has faith in children's ears Stanford Magazine, 07-26-07 In her four decades of writing for kids, alumna Tony Johnston (MA '64), has authored roughly 120 books for children. She recently donated her collection of 2,000 kids' books for a new children's literature archive at The Huntington Library in San Marino, CA.
Goldman's Dunia Moja project bridges continents Stanford Daily, 07-19-07 Professor Shelley Goldman is principal investigator of The Dunia Moja project, a mobile learning pilot project that enables students in Africa and at Stanford to collaborate via cell phone.
Stanford students showcase cutting-edge education products at tech expo School of Education News, 07-17-07 The Learning, Design and Technology (LDT) program will host its annual Master's Project Exposition on Friday, July 27 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall, Building 160 on the Main Quad at Stanford. Come engage in live discussions with thirteen master's students about their projects that demonstrate designs of technology-based learning products and environments.
Kamil says skills in "reading for information" more crucial than "reading for literary experience" San Francisco Chronicle, 07-15-07 A forthcoming federal study by the National Endowment for the Arts reports that reading is in serious decline among teens nationwide. But Consulting Professor Michael Kamil says the results can be interpreted as part of a general shift toward electronic-based communications.
Loeb, Kirst says "Getting Down to Facts" sets stage for substantive conversations on CA school reform California Schools Magazine, 07-13-07 Associate Professor Susanna Loeb and Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst say the landmark Getting Down to Facts investigation into California's K-12 school system is providing a starting point for substantive conversations statewide about what to do next.
Palo Alto teens learn Mandarin Chinese in pilot national summer program School of Education News, 07-11-07 This summer, twenty local high school students are participating in an accelerated learning program in Mandarin Chinese language and culture as part of STARTALK, a pilot program being offered through the federally-funded National Security Language Initiative. The School of Education's California Foreign Language Project and the Palo Alto Unified School District are running the Palo Alto program.
Goldman helps launch mobile learning project in Africa Business Wire, 07-05-07 Professor Shelley Goldman, with Stanford's International Outreach Program has launched the Dunia Moja Project, a mobile-learning pilot project that gives scientists and students the ability to access environmental science course materials and interact with each other using mobile phones.
Daniel Foster (EdD '62), expert on federal education programs, dead at 88 San Francisco Chronicle, 07-04-07
Maia Goodman wins Golden Medal Award for honors thesis on free speech in high schools School of Education News, 06-28-07 Stanford graduate Maia Goodman, who recently completed the School of Education Undergraduate Honors Program, was awarded the Robert M. Golden Medal for Excellence in the Humanities and Creative Arts for her honor's thesis "The Marketplace of Ideas Sells T-Shirts: An Examination of the Role of Free Speech in High Schools."
Reardon examines reading, math readiness of Hispanic children National Task Force on Early Childhood Education f, 06-25-07 Associate Professor Sean Reardon co-authored two reports examining the reading and math readiness of Hispanic children at the start of kindergarten and their achievement at the end of fifth grade. The reports were commissioned by the National Task Force on Early Childhood Education for Hispanics.
Strober urges graduates to balance work and family at School of Education's 116th Commencement School of Education News, 06-25-07 On Sunday, June 17, the School of Education celebrated its 116th Commencement at the West Oval Grove. Retiring Professor Myra Strober gave the commencement address, addressing the challenges that new graduates will likely encounter in balancing the demands of their careers in education with family relationships.
*Darling-Hammond, Cuban, Shulman featured in new Education Week* collection of essays** School of Education News, 06-15-07 Education Week Press has just published a new book featuring essays by leading figures in education policy and practice, including Professor Linda Darling-Hammond and emeriti Larry Cuban and Lee Shulman. Other contributors include former President Bill Clinton, Diane Ravitch, Deborah Meier, and Alfie Kohn.
Haertel and alum Andrew Ho (PhD '05) question new federal study linking state exams with NAEP Education Week, 06-13-07 Professor Ed Haertel and alum Andrew Ho (PhD '05) cite flaws of a new federal study that compares the National Assessment of Educational Progress with reading and math exams administered by states.
East Palo Alto Academy High students climb toward college Palo Alto Daily News, 06-12-07 East Palo Alto Academy: High School, one of the School of Education's charter schools, graduated its third class of seniors on June 11. Over 90 percent of this year's graduates have been admitted to postsecondary institutions.
Former Peruvian President and alum Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) op-ed: "Silence = Despotism" New York Times, 06-06-07 In an op-ed published in the New York Times, former Peruvian President and School of Education alum Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) criticizes the refusal of Venezuela President Hugo Chavez to renew a prominent media outlet used by critics of his leadership.
SUSE doctoral student Ixchel Samson-Adamek wins prestigious Gores Award Stanford News Service, 06-06-07 Ixchel Samson-Adamek, a doctoral student in the Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education program, will be awarded the prestigious Gores Award during Commencement Weekend for the knowledge, professionalism and empathy she brings in her work with students.
Wineburg Op-Ed: "Opening Up the Textbook and Offering Students a 'Second Voice'" Education Week, 06-05-07 In an op-ed in Education Week, Professor Sam Wineburg says "the main problem of history textbooks is not how they're written. The main problem is their very existence."
STEP alum and musician Jon Nakamatsu (MA '92) reflects on victory that launched his career as concert pianist San Jose Mercury News, 06-03-07 Ten years ago, STEP alum Jon Nakamatsu (MA '92) won the gold medal in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. That victory launched his career as an internationally known concert pianist.
Professor Emeritus Denis Phillips honored at retirement celebration School of Education News, 06-01-07 On May 21, School of Education alumni, faculty, and friends gathered to honor Professor Emeritus Denis Phillips' 33-year career at Stanford at a retirement celebration at the Center for Educational Research at Stanford.
Doctoral student Piya Sorcar honored for work promoting HIV/AIDS awareness School of Education News, 05-29-07 On May 17, School of Education doctoral student Piya Sorcar received the Graduate Community Award at the Eighth Annual Stanford Asian American Awards for her efforts to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention in developing nations.
IREPP study triggers public forum on CA education reform San Jose Mercury News, 05-24-07 The San Jose Education Foundation sponsored a public forum on education reform in California, in the wake of "Getting Down to Facts," a multimillion-dollar study of California's education finance and governance systems led by the Stanford's Institute for Research on Education Policy and Practice (IREPP). IREPP Co-Director Jorge Ruiz de Velasco participated in the discussion as a panelist.
Pope says teen obsession with academic success has dire consequences Stanford Report, 05-22-07 Acute academic pressure on high school and middle school students has resulted in a sharp rise in teen mental health problems and increased incidences of cheating, according to School of Education Lecturer Denise Clark Pope.
Alum and Exploratorium Director Dennis Bartels (PhD '94) pushes for science education innovation Stanford Magazine, 05-22-07 Alum Dennis Bartels (PhD '94) spoke with Stanford Magazine recently about his work leading the Exploratorium, San Francisco's renowned hands-on science museum. Learn more about his vision for improving science education in the United States.
Alumna Carolyn Compton (PhD '70) honored for her work with learning disabled students Palo Alto Weekly, 05-16-07 Alumna Carolyn Compton (PhD '70) was honored for her work with learned disabled students by the Palo Alto, CA - based Avenidas senior center. Compton is teacher and co-founder of the 25-year old Morrissey/Compton Educational Center in Palo Alto.
Ravenswood English exposes English Learners to "rich language" Stanford Report, 05-16-07 Professor Guadalupe Valdes is recruiting adult volunteers to work one-on-one with young English language learners through the Ravenswood English program. Learn how the program exposes young immigrant children who have little access to English in their schools and communities to rich English interaction.
Colleagues, former students honor Strober at retirement symposium School of Education News, 05-14-07 About 150 School of Education alumni, faculty, and friends gathered recently at Cubberley Auditorium to celebrate the 40-year career of Professor Myra Strober at a retirement symposium co-sponsored by the School of Education and the Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research.
Alum Andrew Ho (PhD '05) wins prestigious dissertation awards School of Education News, 05-14-07 This spring, alum Andrew Ho (PhD '05) won a number of prestigious awards for his dissertation examining the validation of test score trends under the No Child Left Behind Act. School of Education News caught up with Ho to ask him about how the School of Education played a role in shaping his thriving career in academia.
Stressed Out Students conference diagnoses teen stressors Stanford Daily, 05-14-07 The 'Duck Syndrome' -- a common metaphor for stressed-out students who appear calm on the surface -- actually begins in high school, School of Education Lecturer Denise Clark Pope told The Stanford Daily. The founder of the SOS: Stressed Out Students program, Pope spoke as part of the group's fourth annual conference at Stanford, which took place on Friday and Saturday.
Efundunke Hughes (MA '06) makes a case for making teaching more affordable School of Education News, 05-08-07 The new Dorothy Durfee Avery Loan Forgiveness Fund will significantly reduce the debt for graduates of the Stanford Teacher Education Program who plan to teach in a public school or in a private school in an underserved community. Watch an interview with Efundunke Hughes (MA '06), a recent STEP graduate.
Study critical of education research programs singles out School of Education for excellence School of Education News, 05-08-07 Stanford University School of Education has been singled out as one of the nation's top education research programs, according to a new report that criticizes the majority of education research programs as unfocused, under-resourced, and weak in quality and rigor.
Carnoy, Shavelson co-author report that provides guidance for establishing causality American Educational Research Association, 05-07-07 Professors Martin Carnoy and Richard Shavelson have co-authored a new report designed to help researchers, policymakers and funders understand the capacities and limits of examining the causes of educational outcomes with large-scale databases.
CTE student Noah Feinstein awarded Lieberman Fellowship School of Education News, 05-04-07 Curriculum and Teacher Education (CTE) student Noah Feinstein has been awarded a 2007 Lieberman Fellowship from Stanford University's Office of the Dean of Research and Graduate Policy.
Hakuta-led study reveals how high-performing elementary schools succeed with English Learner students School of Education News, 05-04-07 Professors Kenji Hakuta, Ed Haertel, and Michael Kirst have released a major new analysis that identifies four educational practices associated with higher performance among elementary English Learner students.
Darling Hammond: Evaluating "No Child Left Behind" The Nation, 05-03-07 As Congress begins to consider reauthorization of the Bush Administration's 2002 No Child Left Behind Act, The Nation asked Linda Darling-Hammond, a leading education expert, to examine the law, its consequences and prospects for improving the legislation.
Professor Emeritus Shulman announces plans to retire from Carnegie Foundation Chronicle of Higher Education, 05-01-07 Professor Emeritus Lee Shulman, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, announced on Monday that he will retire in August 2008.
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) reflects on past, discusses future Stanford Daily, 04-30-07 Former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo (MA '72, PhD '93) sat down with the Stanford Daily to reflect on his past and discuss plans for the future. Toledo is currently working at the School of Education as Distinguished, Consulting Professor.
Kirst featured in new PBS documentary on America's community colleges School of Education News, 04-27-07 Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst will discuss challenges facing America's community colleges in the new PBS documentary, Discounted Dreams: High Hopes and Harsh Realities of America's Community Colleges. The documentary will begin airing on April 30.
Strober reveals the roots of her feminism Stanford Report, 04-27-07 Speaking at a recent talk sponsored by the Office of Religious Life, Professor Myra Strober shared how her experiences growing up inspired her to train her intellectual sights on the field of feminist economics.
Carnoy op-ed: Why low-income children excel in Cuban schools San Jose Mercury News, 04-26-07 Professor Martin Carnoy, author of