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National search underway for new dean of the College of Education

Penn State has launched a national search and is seeking candidates for the next dean of the College of Education. David H. Monk, who has led the college since 1999, announced in October 2018 that he will step down as dean on June 30 to pursue a phased retirement as a faculty member in the Department of Education Policy Studies.

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Racial Equity Research-to-Practice Symposium to be held at Penn State

1/29/19

Penn State will host a national symposium, "Envisioning Racial Equity on College Campuses: Bridging Research-to-Practice Gaps for Institutional Transformation," Feb. 7-9 at the Hyatt Place State College.

Events planned to mark Brown vs. Board of Education anniversary

1/29/19

The Center for Education and Civil Rights is co-hosting a series of events leading up to the 65th anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision in May 2019.

Sustainability class sparked major interest for education/public policy student

1/23/19

A junior from Austin, Texas, Claire Talley took a course on sustainability in education in spring 2017 with Peter Buckland, academic programs manager for Penn State's Sustainability Institute, and her interest in the subject escalated from there.

Children's race, not disability status, may predict more frequent suspension

1/23/19

Suspension is one way schools discipline students, but the high number of and disparities in suspensions in the U.S. has sparked controversy and policy debate. New Penn State-led research has found that students who are black are more frequently suspended than white students of similar behavioral, academic and socio-economic backgrounds. However, students with disabilities, including those of color, were not more frequently suspended.

Frankenberg again among RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influencers

1/22/19

Erica Frankenberg, associate professor of education (educational leadership) and demography at Penn State, and an associate in the University's Population Research Institute, once again is included among the 2019 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.

College Announcements: Jan. 16, 2019

1/16/19

Keep up with information about various happenings at Penn State, including study volunteer requests, activities and other opportunities.

College Profile: Courtney (Lynch) Rice

1/16/19

Name: Courtney (Lynch) Rice

Title: Director of EDUCATE; Instructor of Education

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Phone: 814-863-3975

Email: cml320@psu.edu

Office address: 201 Chambers Building

Directory entry: https://ed.psu.edu/directory/cml320

Around the College: Jan. 16, 2019

1/16/19

Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements.

AAUW to feature 2 Humphrey Fellows at annual luncheon

1/15/19

Anjusha Durbarry and Susan Heidarishad, Humphrey Fellows in Penn State's College of Education, will serve as panelists for the State College chapter of American Association of University Women annual luncheon on Feb. 1.

Penn State again the most recognized in U.S. News' Best Online Programs rankings

1/15/19

Penn State World Campus is again the most recognized institution in U.S. News' 2019 Best Online Programs rankings.

"Live the Stream" Screening, Joe Humphreys

Documentary about Penn State legend Joe Humphreys to screen at The State Theatre

1/11/19

“Live the Stream,” a 93-minute film that focuses on Penn Stater and fly-fishing legend Joe Humphreys, will screen at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Jan. 18 at The State Theatre.

Alumni Updates: Jan. 9, 2019

1/9/19

"Alumni Updates" highlights career achievements by College of Education alumni.

Loretta Lowman: Teaching kids the fundamentals of reading

1/9/19

The Alumni Spotlight is a monthly feature in Bridges, highlighting College of Education alumni who are making a difference in the lives of the people around them. This edition features Loretta Lowman, who overcame a learning disability as a child and found success as a special education teacher.

A student visits The Bearded Lady Project exhibit in the Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum & Art Gallery

The Hechinger Report: December 10, 2018
The debate over student suspensions and race
Race and poverty are two discriminatory factors that influence student suspensions, according to education expert Paul Morgan.
The Chronicle of Higher Education: October 23, 2018
Making college affordable for the middle class
Kelly Rosinger, assistant professor of education (higher education), comments on the growth of scholarships for middle-income students.

Other Voices

Are movies a good way to learn history?
"Fact-based or fictional, realistic or fantastic, history movies shape the way people think about the past," Scott Metzger writes in this piece for The Conversation.
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The Conversation
Here’s why kids fall behind in science
Paul Morgan, associate professor of education, examines why some groups of children are more likely to struggle academically in U.S. schools, particularly in science.
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The Conversation

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Racial Equity Research-to-Practice Symposium to be held at Penn State

Events planned to mark Brown vs. Board of Education anniversary

Sustainability class sparked major interest for education/public policy student

Children's race, not disability status, may predict more frequent suspension

Frankenberg again among RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influencers

College Announcements: Jan. 16, 2019

College Profile: Courtney (Lynch) Rice

Around the College: Jan. 16, 2019

AAUW to feature 2 Humphrey Fellows at annual luncheon

Penn State again the most recognized in U.S. News' Best Online Programs rankings

Documentary about Penn State legend Joe Humphreys to screen at The State Theatre

Alumni Updates: Jan. 9, 2019

Loretta Lowman: Teaching kids the fundamentals of reading

The next generation: Students learn about opportunities for women in geosciences

The Bearded Lady Project

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