February 2013
Seventh Annual Metro Atlanta WorldQuest set for March 2
High school students from across the state will showcase their knowledge of current events and international affairs during the seventh annual Metro Atlanta Academic WorldQuest on March 2.
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College of Education presents books to Gainesville library in honor of Georgia’s First Lady, Sandra Deal
Georgia's First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Deal, visited the North Hall Community and Technology Center on Feb. 26 to accept a set of children’s books the College of Education donated there in her honor.
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2013 Distinguished Alumni Award: A Call for Nominations
The College of Education is accepting nominations for the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award, given annually to an alumnus who has made outstanding contributions in his/her profession and the community.
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2013 COE Awards: A Call for Nominations
The College of Education is currently accepting nominations and applications for its 2013 awards, which recognize outstanding students, staff and faculty and their contributions to the college.
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Bio Bus: Hands on, Minds on
College of Education alumnus Shameka Williams uses the same curricula and methods she learned while working for Georgia State's Bio-Bus in her eighth grade science classroom at Drew Charter School.
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Doctoral student receives Chi Sigma Iota International Award for Outstanding Service
Counseling and Psychological Services doctoral student Lindy Parker was honored by Chi Sigma Iota International as the recipient of the 2013 Award for Outstanding Service to Chapter.
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Jeffrey Sprague to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
University of Oregon's Jeffrey Sprague will speak to College of Education students, faculty and staff Feb. 13 as part of the Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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College of Education partners with CTAUN for conference on poverty
The College of Education has partnered with the Committee on Teaching about the United Nations to host a day-long conference aimed at promoting the discussion of eradicating poverty.
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Call for proposals for Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference
The program committee for the 2013 Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference is accepting proposals for papers, panels, symposia and other conference sessions through Feb. 22, 2013.
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Burns named president of The Academy for Career and Technical Teacher Education
Clinical Associate Professor Janet Burns was named president of The Academy for Career and Technical Teacher Education, supporting higher education programs that train career and technical educators.
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January 2013
College of Education welcomes international students, scholars at Jan. 16 luncheon
The College of Education welcomed visiting scholars and students from Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and South Korea at its Jan. 16 Welcome Luncheon for International Scholars and Students.
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Birth Through Five program selects scholarship recipients, partners for professional development program
The Department of Early Childhood Education has chosen the first Birth Through Five STAR scholarship recipients and partner centers funded through its B-5 Professional Development Partnership grant.
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College of Education celebrates Georgia’s First Lady, literacy education during Centennial event Jan. 15
Georgia’s First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Deal, visited the College of Education's Child Development Center and spoke about literacy education in Georgia as part of the university's centennial celebrations.
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Jan. 31 deadline approaching for Georgia State undergraduate research proposals
Students wishing to submit scholarly or artistic work for consideration in the upcoming Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) must turn in proposals by 5 p.m., Jan. 31.
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COE celebrates graduates at Fall Convocation Ceremony Dec. 13
More than 370 people attended the College of Education's Fall Convocation Ceremony on Dec. 13, which is designed to honor graduating students and recognize their academic achievements.
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Project P.R.E.V.E.N.T.
College of Education faculty formed Project P.R.E.V.E.N.T. (Promoting Respect, Enhancing Value, Establishing New Trust) to address the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Atlanta.
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Addressing Literacy Needs
The Urban Literacy Clinic is a modest office with a noble goal: To address local kindergarten through 12th grade students' literacy needs while offering practical experience to Georgia State students.
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November 2012
Ennis joins Council for Exceptional Children's Representative Assembly
Doctoral student Robin Ennis has joined the Representative Assembly of the Council for Exceptional Children and will begin her three-year term as student representative on Jan. 1, 2013.
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Saxton Receives Educator of the Year Award
Ruth Saxton, assistant professor and coordinator of the college’s Birth Through Five Program, received the 2012 Educator of the Year Award from the Georgia Association on Young Children.
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Faculty, Students Detail Experiences Abroad During International Education Week Events
College of Education faculty and students told stories about their experiences abroad during the college’s International Panel Discussion and Poster Session on Nov. 14.
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Behavior Support Conference Scheduled for Dec. 6-7
Georgia State University’s Center for Leadership in Disability will co-host the 5th annual Behavior Supports for Positive Change Conference on Dec. 6-7, 2012.
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COE Fall Convocation, Dec. 13, 2012
The College of Education will hold its Fall Convocation for graduating students on
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at
3:00 p.m. in
The Rialto Center for the Arts (80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta).
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Thornton-Reid Offers Tips for Improving Children’s Literacy on Lifetime TV Segment
Floretta Thornton-Reid, Reading Recovery program executive director, participated in a reading segment for episodes of "The Balancing Act" that air this month on Lifetime.
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Communication Disorders Program to Co-Host Regional Conference on Aphasia
The College of Education’s Communication Disorders Program will co-host the National Aphasia Association’s Regional Speaking Out Conference, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.
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Jones to Speak as Part of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine’s Fall 2012 Lecture Tour
Lee W. Jones will speak about exercise therapy following cancer diagnoses at Georgia State University as part of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine’s Fall 2012 Lecture Tour.
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Collaborative Teaching
Iman Chahine and Margo Alexander combined their courses on ethnomathematics and the history of math to give students a clear account of the evolution of math across ancient and contemporary cultures.
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October 2012
Empowering Leaders for Learning
Caitlin McMunn Dooley and Lydia Criss Mays, who implement service learning experiences with their students each semester, offer tips for implementing such opportunities with students and communities.
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Leonard Connects Mathematics Education, Social Justice at Research Wednesdays
At the Oct. 17 Research Wednesdays, Jacqueline Leonard encouraged teachers to find ways to show students how to use the lessons they learn in their math classes in their daily lives.
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Sanford Explores Role of Culture in Education During 24th Annual Mays Lecture
At the 24th annual Mays Lecture, Adelaide Sanford encouraged educators to consider how students’ cultural backgrounds have an impact on how well they do in school.
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Georgia State Students Participate in National Read for the Record Event
Forty Georgia State students participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, a national event designed to promote early childhood education.
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Education Researchers Receive $2.6 Million Grant To Create Innovation Hub on African American Children's Literacy
Professor Julie Washington and Assistant Professor Nicole Patton-Terry received a $2.6 million grant to develop one of four national Learning Disabilities Innovation Hubs.
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Georgia State’s College of Education, Stellenbosch University Get $300,000 Grant for Literacy Curriculum Development Project
Faculty in the College of Education and Stellenbosch University have been awarded a $300,000 grant to develop a research-based literacy curriculum and a professional development model for teachers.
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Professional Educators Induction Seminar, Oct. 26
The College of Education's annual Professional Educators Induction Seminar will take place on Oct. 26, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Senate Salon.
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Jacqueline Leonard to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Jacqueline Leonard will speak to College of Education students, faculty and staff on Oct. 17 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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Kindergarten Fair, Oct. 17, 2012
The College of Education’s Child Development Program is hosting its annual Kindergarten Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in Veteran's Memorial Hall.
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Homecoming 2012
The College of Education will be celebrating Homecoming this year with a week-long series of events.
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September 2012
COE Scholarship application due Oct. 15
The College of Education is accepting applications for the COE Scholarship through Oct. 15.
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Adelaide Sanford to speak at 24th annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
Adelaide Sanford will speak at the 24th annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Oct. 4, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Georgia State University Speakers Auditorium (44 Courtland St., Atlanta).
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Hirvela explains challenges to classroom-based research at Research Wednesdays
At the Sept. 12 Research Wednesdays, Alan Hirvela shared the challenges his research team faces as they examine teaching and learning argumentative writing in high school language arts classes.
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Thompson named COE Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Walt Thompson, Regents' professor in the COE's Department of Kinesiology and Health, has been named the college's Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, effective Sept. 10.
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Alan Hirvela to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Ohio State University's Alan Hirvela will speak to COE students, faculty and staff on Sept. 12 as part of the college's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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COE welcomes international students, scholars during luncheon Aug. 23
The COE's Welcome Luncheon for International Scholars and Students on Aug. 23 introduced international visitors to COE faculty and staff and representatives from GSU's Office of International Affairs.
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Leaders in education share insights during COE's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Leading educational scientists throughout the U.S. will share their research and insights as part of the COE's annual Research Wednesdays Speaker Series, which begins Sept. 12.
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July 2012
Alberto appointed COE's interim dean
Paul A. Alberto, College of Education Regents' Professor in Intellectual Disabilities, was appointed the COE's interim dean, effective July 1.
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Georgia State awarded $10 million grant to research and advance adult literacy
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded GSU with a five-year, $10 million grant to establish a new research center that will support research focusing on ways to improve adult literacy.
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High school educators from Ivory Coast visit COE for college readiness institute
The COE and the Office of International Initiatives hosted a delegation of high school principals and counselors from the Ivory Coast to discuss ways to prepare high school students for higher education.
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Summer Health and Wellness
Walt Thompson, Regents' professor in exercise science in the COE's Department of Kinesiology and Health, offers his tips for staying healthy during the humid summer months.
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Exchanging Ideas
COE Assistant Professor Laura Meyers designed an exchange program where visiting teachers from Mexico and elementary school teachers in Atlanta have the opportunity to learn from each other.
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KH faculty host workshop on physical education instructional models
Faculty in the COE's Health and Physical Education program hosted the Model-Based Instruction Workshop, a three-day event designed to demonstrate different instructional models for P.E. classes.
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Emerson appointed first GSU faculty associate on disabilities
COE Clinical Assistant Professor Judith Emerson has been appointed Georgia State University's first Faculty Associate on Disabilities.
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NET-Q Summer Institute highlights ways to implement new state standards
Attendees at the 2012 NET-Q Summer Institute came together to discuss the new Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and the best ways to implement them in classrooms statewide.
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High school students explore teaching practices, content during AFT
Participants in this year's Academy for Future Teachers gained more insight into the practice of teaching while reinforcing their math and science knowledge.
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Lewis receives Promising Researcher Award
COE Assistant Professor Tisha Y. Lewis was awarded the 2012 Promising Researcher Award from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
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GSU places high among bachelor-level African-American grads in education
GSU is the 10th largest producer in the country of African American graduates in the field of education at the bachelor's level, according to
Diverse: Issues in Education's 2012 report.
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Two-day institute highlights how to treat feeding, swallowing problems
The 14th annual Summer Institute in Communication Disorders, led by Donna Scarborough, gave attendees more insight into treating children who have feeding and swallowing problems.
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May 2012
14th annual Summer Institute in Communication Disorders to be held June 14-15
The 14th annual Summer Institute in Communication Disorders, scheduled for June 14-15, 2012, in Dahlberg Hall (30 Courtland St., Atlanta), will focus on pediatric feeding and swallowing treatment.
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COE associate dean receives 2012 Alumni Distinguished Professor Award
Joyce Many, COE associate dean for academic programs, was named the 2012 recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Professor Award, given annually by Georgia State University’s Center for Instructional Innovation.
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GSU to lead $10 million research project to improve reading in deaf and hard of hearing children
COE researchers have been awarded a significant $10 million grant to create the first national research center aimed at dramatically improving reading for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).
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Atlanta ranks 21 on list of top-50 healthiest cities
The city of Atlanta is the 21
st healthiest metropolitan area in the United States, according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2012 American Fitness Index (AFI).
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COE's Instructional Technology Center renovates space, adds new research and instructional features
This year, the COE's Instructional Technology Center is undergoing several renovations that will offer COE students, faculty and staff new equipment to use and new places to work and study.
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Celebrating Our Graduates
On May 4, the COE hosted its annual Spring Convocation, giving faculty, staff, friends and family an opportunity to honor these graduating students and recognize their academic achievements.
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Honoring Excellence
The College of Education’s 2012 Honors Day ceremony honored more than 100 students, faculty, staff and alumni from its six academic departments for their achievements in research, teaching and service.
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Blurring Boundaries
Blurring Boundaries: An International Educational Development Conference invited representatives from international organizations and universities from across the world to bring their research and experiences to bear on educational issues.
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April 2012
COE Spring Convocation, May 4, 2012
The College of Education will hold its Spring Convocation for graduating students on
Friday, May 4, 2012 at
4:00 p.m. in the
Georgia State University Sports Arena (125 Decatur Street, Atlanta).
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Math beyond the numbers
This semester, COE mathematics education students get to learn about the relationship between mathematics and culture in the classroom and then explore what they are learning about by studying abroad in Morocco.
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Language and Literacy Day brings together faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers
The Language and Literacy Initiative held a day-long conference on March 30, featuring poster presentations from undergraduate and graduate students as well as a lecture from Brian MacWhinney of Carnegie Mellon University.
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Rochelle Gutierrez to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Rochelle Gutierrez will discuss mathematics teaching as a subversive activity with College of Education students, faculty and staff on April 4 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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ECE faculty receive $2.1 million grant to support STEM teachers in urban schools
Three early childhood education faculty members received a $2.1 million grant to train and support teachers dedicated to teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects in high-need urban schools.
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March 2012
Kelly notes challenges, opportunities in science education through classroom studies
Greg Kelly's recent research, which he discussed at the March 21 Research Wednesdays, is framed around the idea of understanding how individuals think and talk about science content, and how this can inform teaching practice.
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Opfer addresses benefits, downsides to educational research at RAND
Darleen Opfer highlighted the benefits and downsides to educational research at RAND, a nonprofit institution that seeks to help improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis, at the March 7 Research Wednesdays.
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Buras highlights New Orleans schools' struggles following Hurricane Katrina
Kristen Buras discussed her research on the educational system in New Orleans and how it has changed over the years – particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 – at the Feb. 22 Research Wednesdays.
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Blurring Boundaries 2012
The College of Education will host “Blurring Boundaries: An International Educational Development Conference” on April 10-11, 2012 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel (210 Peachtree St., Atlanta).
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Crim Center to host event highlighting student-led social change at GSU
On March 22, the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence will host the 2
nd annual “Power of Students,” a student-organized event showcasing how the collective power of students can impact their communities.
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COE moves up in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The COE continues its trend of moving up in
U.S.News & World Report’s list of the best schools of education in the nation, ranking No. 61 in the news magazine’s “Best Graduate Schools, 2013 edition.”
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Greg Kelly to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Greg Kelly will discuss the uses of history, philosophy and sociology of science in science education with College of Education students, faculty and staff on March 21 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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David Hursh to speak at COE March 16
David Hursh will present, “Education for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Earth Institute’s Millennium Development Project” with College of Education students, faculty and staff March 16.
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COE Scholarship application deadline extended to March 19
ATTENTION STUDENTS: The College of Education has extended the application deadline for the Spring COE Scholarship to March 19, 2012. More »
Darleen Opfer to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Darleen Opfer, director of RAND Education, will discuss RAND’s educational research with College of Education students, faculty and staff on March 7 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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Sixth Annual Metro Atlanta WorldQuest
High school students from across the state will showcase their knowledge of current events and international affairs during the sixth annual Metro Atlanta Academic WorldQuest at Georgia State University March 17.
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COE partners with CTAUN for conference on water-related issues
The COE has partnered with the Committee on Teaching About the United Nations (CTAUN) to host “Water: Global and Local Challenges,” a day-long conference aimed at promoting the discussion of water-related issues.
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February 2012
Kristen Buras to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Kristen Buras will discuss cultural politics and the political economy of educational reform with COE students, faculty and staff on Feb. 22 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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"Teach-In" facilitates discussion of curriculum and censorship
"Teach, Think, Do: A Teach-In on Tucson" was one of many events happening across the U.S. designed to discuss a ban of ethnic studies courses in public schools in Tucson, Ariz., and how it could impact local schools.
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Students get glimpse of graduate school, job opportunities at sport administration career fair
The Sport Administration Career and Internship Fair featured a panel discussion about graduate schools and a speed networking event designed to give students a better feel for their options after graduation.
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COE doctoral student receives scholarship to research emotional, behavioral disorders
Robin Ennis, doctoral student and COE clinical instructor, received a $2,000 scholarship from the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders to support her research on students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
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Geil receives Fulbright grant to teach, consult at London's Roehampton University
COE Professor Mark Geil received a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Specialist Program for a two-week teaching and consulting project at Roehampton University in London, England.
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Mertens advises researchers to "mind the gap" and be cognizant of classroom diversity
For Donna Mertens, the phrase “Mind the Gap” can be used to remind educators to be conscious of and courteous to the diverse populations they encounter in their research and teaching.
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COE 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award: A Call for Nominations
The College of Education is currently accepting nominations for the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award. This award is given annually to a COE alumnus who has made outstanding contributions in his/her profession and in the community.
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2012 COE Awards: A Call for Nominations
The College of Education is currently accepting nominations and applications for its 2012 awards. These annual awards are in recognition of outstanding student, staff and faculty and their contributions to the college.
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Donna Mertens to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Donna Mertens will discuss research methods and program evaluation for deaf and hearing students with COE students, faculty and staff Feb. 8 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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January 2012
"Teach-In" to address ethnic studies ban in Arizona, how it could impact Georgia
Several COE faculty and staff members are working with other colleges and universities across the state to discuss a ban of ethnic studies courses in public schools in Tucson, Ariz., and how it could impact Georgia schools.
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Sport administration career fair set for Feb. 3
A Sport Administration Career and Internship Fair is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dahlberg Hall (30 Courtland St., Atlanta).
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COE faculty receive $1.25 million grant to support doctoral students studying alternative schools
Associate Professors David Houchins and Kris Varjas received a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a project designed to support doctoral students who conduct research in alternative schools.
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COE welcomes international students, scholars at welcome reception Jan. 18
International students and visiting scholars had the chance to meet College of Education and Georgia State University faculty at staff at the COE's International Student Welcome Reception on Jan. 18.
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Morris discusses black communities' academic outcomes at Research Wednesdays
Jerome Morris discussed his latest research on three predominately African-American schools in Atlanta and how location impacts black students’ academic performance at the Jan. 18 Research Wednesdays.
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COE offers new Ed.D. program in educational leadership
The College of Education has designed a new doctoral program that gives k-12 school and district administrators the knowledge and skills to deal effectively with the complex issues facing educators today.
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Research Wednesdays Speaker Series resumes Jan. 18
The COE's Educational Research Bureau will resume its Research Wednesdays Speaker Series for spring semester on Jan. 18, hosting leading educational scientists who will share their research and insights.
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Honoring Our Graduates
The COE's Fall Convocation ceremony, which was held Dec. 13, 2011, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, gave faculty, staff, friends and family an opportunity to honor graduating students and recognize their academic achievements.
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COE faculty awarded $1.9 million grant to support ESOL teachers in urban schools
Three COE faculty are working to offer on-site training and mentorship to support teachers in their first years of their careers, thanks to a five- year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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November 2011
COE students participate in world's largest rowing event, place in top 25
Georgia State University Crew sent two boats to compete in the Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest two-day rowing event, and they placed in the top 25 in their respective races.
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Thornberg discusses school bullying at Research Wednesdays
Robert Thornberg has interviewed hundreds of children and adolescents about their experiences with bullying, and he detailed his research on the subject at the Nov. 16 Research Wednesdays.
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COE alumni at The Galloway School share their stories during "Early Morning Dew"
Teachers and administrators at The Galloway School who received their degrees from the COE had the opportunity to reminisce about their time on campus during the Nov. 10 “Early Morning Dew” alumni breakfast.
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Students, faculty share work during annual COE Thanksgiving luncheon
The annual Thanksgiving luncheon gives COE advisory board members and friends of the college a chance to talk with students and faculty members about their current research and scholarship.
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North Atlanta High School special education students get glimpse of college life during trip to COE
Twenty-three students from North Atlanta High School’s special education program visited Georgia State University on Oct. 24, touring the COE building, the Sports Arena, the bookstore and the University Center.
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Robert Thornberg to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Robert Thornberg from Linköping University in Sweden will give a presentation to College of Education students, faculty and staff on Nov. 16 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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Levine discusses trends in educational policy at Research Wednesdays
Arthur Levine, president of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, believes that the U.S. is in a state of transition and that educational leaders have an opportunity to " inform policy and practice in this country."
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GSU's AmeriCorps students network at opening day celebration
At the AmeriCorps Opening Day celebration, GSU's AmeriCorps members had the opportunity to get to know each other better – a rarity for a program where participants spend most of their days volunteering in local schools.
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Walker highlights past, future of education in Georgia at 23rd annual Mays Lecture
Educators today can take cues from the teachers of the past, who developed relationships with their students and encouraged them to succeed, Dr. Vanessa Siddle Walker said at the 23rd annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture.
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Frisby discusses how to address challenges of multicultural education at Research Wednesdays
In addressing multicultural education, Craig Frisby suggests teachers focus on a few key issues that affect students from all walks of life, including socioeconomic status, cognitive ability, school context and district resources.
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Speakers at induction seminar offer COE students advice on finding, securing jobs
Several speakers who presented at the Oct. 21 Professional Educators Induction Seminar offered students vital information for transitioning from collegiate life to a career as an educator.
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COE Fall Convocation, Dec. 13, 2011
The COE will hold its Fall Convocation for graduating students on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. in the Peachtree Ballroom at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel (210 Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30303).
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Arthur Levine to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Arthur Levine will discuss educational policy and the new schools model with College of Education students, faculty and staff on Nov. 9 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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October 2011
Craig Frisby to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Craig Frisby will discuss test session behavior, multidimensional scaling applications and measurement of critical thinking with COE students, faculty and staff on Nov. 2 as part of the Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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GSU to host behavior support conference Dec. 8-9
The 4
th annual Behavior Supports for Positive Change Conference, which focuses on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), will take place on Dec. 8-9, 2011, in the GSU Student Center (44 Courtland St., Atlanta).
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Thomas to serve on board of directors for STEM organization
Associate Professor Christine Thomas will serve on the board of directors for the Ten80 Foundation, an organization dedicated to giving students access to quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum.
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MSIT to host national conference, “Beyond the Numbers: The Brilliance of Black Children in Mathematics”
MSIT faculty will host the final part of a mini-conference and leadership summit project on math teaching and learning for African-American children on Nov. 11-12, 2011.
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Karen Bierman discusses peer relations, intervention strategies at Research Wednesdays
Karen Bierman, distinguished professor of psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, has spent years studying peer relations and determining the best ways to intervene when children don’t get along well with others.
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Syllabus: EDMT 8420
In this course, students travel to Morocco and/or South Africa and spend time with apprentices and master craftspeople – many of whom have no formal education – to study how they use math in everyday life.
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Vivian Tseng discusses grant foundation work at Research Wednesdays
Vivian Tseng discussed the William T. Grant Foundation's research interests, how they connect to the COE and their funding mechanisms for supporting this research at the Oct. 12 Research Wednesdays.
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COE associate dean participates in national panel discussion on supporting new teachers
Associate Dean Gwen Benson discussed supporting new teachers at a panel discussion/webinar entitled, “A System Approach to Building a World-Class Teaching Profession: The Role of Induction,” in Washington, D.C.
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Vanessa Siddle Walker to speak at 23rd annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
Vanessa Siddle Walker will speak at the 23
rd annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Oct. 26, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the Georgia State University Speakers Auditorium (44 Courtland St., Atlanta).
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Karen Bierman to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Pennsylvania State University's Karen Bierman will discuss peer relations, disruptive behavior problems and intervention programs with COE students, faculty and staff on Oct. 19 as part of the Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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“Welcome to Shelbyville” screening prompts discussion on immigration, ESL, civics and culture
The COE teamed up with Welcoming America and the Georgia chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education to screen the film “Welcome to Shelbyville" and discuss the issues it raised.
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Vivian Tseng, Kim DuMont to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Vivian Tseng and Kim DuMont of the William T. Grant Foundation will speak to COE students, faculty and staff on Oct. 12 as part of the college's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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COE faculty pens book on urban education, highlights alumni
COE Clinical Assistant Professor Alyssa Hadley Dunn’s new book highlights topics relevant to urban educators and shows how to put theory into practice in the classroom.
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GSU's Noyce Urban Math Education Program receives funding from National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded almost $150,000 to faculty in the COE and the College of Arts and Sciences for a program focused on placing quality mathematics teachers in urban school districts.
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Carroll discusses shift toward collaborative and team-teaching at Research Wednesdays
Thomas Carroll has started to see a shift in the way teachers think about delivering content to their students – one that he believes the College of Education is embracing in its teacher preparation programs.
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COE celebrates Ken Matheny's 45 years of contributions to university at reception
Colleagues, students, family and friends gathered together to celebrate Kenneth Matheny, who retired this year after serving as Regents’ Professor in the COE's Department of Counseling and Psychological Services for 45 years.
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The Language of Mental Health
Researchers from the COE's School Psychology Program are participating in an international project to gather culture-specific information regarding mental health of youth around the world.
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COE, College of Arts and Sciences collaborate to teach sciences to education students
College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences faculty are co-teaching GSU’s Integrated Sciences courses, science classes specifically designed for GSU freshmen and sophomores who plan on majoring in education.
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September 2011
New COE research reveals how students cope with cyberbullying
College of Education doctoral students and faculty members are studying how students cope when their peers take bullying to the Internet.
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Thomas Carroll to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Thomas Carroll will discuss improving teacher quality with College of Education students, faculty and staff on Oct. 5 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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COE Scholarship application due Oct. 10
The COE is accepting applications for the COE Scholarship through Oct. 10. The scholarship is awarded to three COE students each fall and spring semester: one undergraduate, one master's/education specialist and one Ph.D. student.
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Kindergarten Fair, Oct. 12, 2011
The COE's Child Development Program is hosting its annual Kindergarten Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, from 10-11 a.m. in Veteran's Memorial Hall, located in Dahlberg Hall (30 Courtland St., Atlanta).
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Valenzuela discusses connection between research and policy at Research Wednesdays
Angela Valenzuela and her colleagues at the Texas Center for Educational Policy (TCEP) work to understand the connection (or lack thereof) between universities and policy-making bodies, such as school boards and state legislatures.
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Reading Recovery program celebrates 20th anniversary
At its 20
th anniversary celebration on Aug. 26, Floretta Thornton-Reid, executive director of Reading Recovery at GSU, said the program was recently recognized for its commitment to improving student achievement.
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Professional Educators Induction Seminar, Oct. 21, 2011
The COE's annual Professional Educators Induction Seminar, which will take place on Oct. 21, 2011, will feature a number of presentations geared toward working in education.
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COE to co-host “Welcome to Shelbyville” film screening, panel discussion on Sept. 28
The COE will co-host a screening of "Welcome to Shelbyville," a film about a small Southern town that grapples with a rising immigrant population, as part of "Changing Landscapes: Immigration and Education" on Sept. 28.
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Doughnuts and Desserts with the Dean
Doughnuts and Desserts with the Dean are two events designed to give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to talk with COE Dean Randy Kamphaus on an individual basis.
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Angela Valenzuela to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Angela Valenzuela from the University of Texas at Austin will discuss urban education from a sociological, multicultural perspective on Sept. 21 at the COE's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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Berliner: Class warfare is root cause of problems in American educational system
David Berliner, Regents' professor emeritus at Arizona State University, believes that society should consider socioeconomic inequities as one of the biggest sources of the problems in the American educational system.
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David Berliner to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
David Berliner, Regents' professor emeritus at Arizona State University, will speak with College of Education students, faculty and staff Sept. 14 as part of the college’s Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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The Ripple Effect
NET-Q's programs, partnerships, initiatives and incentives are designed to prepare teachers for the demands of teaching high-need subjects in high-need schools across Georgia and beyond.
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Inspiring Teachers
Since 1996, the COE’s Best Practices Initiative has secured more than $20 million in funding to design and deliver mandatory training modules to approximately 8,000 lead and assistant teachers a year.
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August 2011
COE alumni network, tour new Alpharetta campus at back to school event
College of Education alumni and their families got a glimpse of the new Georgia State University Alpharetta Center during the COE Alumni Club's Back to School Celebration on Aug. 20.
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COE welcomes international students, visiting scholars at biannual reception Aug. 23
The College of Education welcomed 16 exchange students and visiting scholars to Georgia State University during the college’s International Student Welcome Reception on Aug. 23.
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COE dean to serve as keynote speaker at international education conference in South Africa
COE Dean Randy Kamphaus will serve as one of the keynote speakers at the 15
th annual International Educational Association of South Africa (IEASA) Conference, scheduled for Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2011, in Durban, South Africa.
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Teach For America
The College of Education has worked with Teach For America for three years to prepare corps members to teach, and this year’s group of 174 members is the largest the college has enrolled.
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Leaders in education share insights during COE's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Leading educational scientists throughout the U.S. will share their research and insights as part of the College of Education’s annual Research Wednesdays Speaker Series, which begins Sept. 14.
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Back to School
The College of Education Alumni Club will host a Back to School Celebration Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4-7 p.m. at Georgia State University’s Alpharetta campus (3775 Brookside Pkwy., Alpharetta).
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Learning to Read
GSU’s Reading Recovery program, which celebrates 20 years in the College of Education, shows teachers and teacher leaders how to work with students one-on-one to improve their literacy skills.
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June 2011
Encouraging Success
The DREAMS Institute, hosted by the COE's Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, features a number of activities that teach high school students valuable math skills and promote social awareness.
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NET-Q institute highlights grant work, offers new ideas for teachers
The NET-Q Summer Institute on June 16 gave attendees the chance to highlight the work they've done with the NET-Q grant and plan upcoming grant work.
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COE faculty pen children's book about cancer and hair loss
Barbara Meyers and Lydia Mays wrote
The Long and the Short of It: A Tale About Hair, a children's book that explores the issues associated with cancer and hair loss.
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Annual communication disorders institute addresses dementia and benefits of memory books
Michelle S. Bourgeois has found unique ways to help patients with dementia jog their memory and improve their social skills, which she presented at the 13th annual Summer Institute in Communication Disorders.
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Urban Education
The Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence was established in 1996 to provide a city-wide laboratory for the development of excellence in urban education.
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Training Future Teachers
About 60 students from the metro-Atlanta area are participating in a number of hands-on teaching experiences as part of the COE's Academy for Future Teachers, taking place June 6-24 at Georgia State.
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COE offers early childhood education bachelor’s program at Alpharetta campus
The COE has expanded its early childhood education bachelor's degree program to GSU's Alpharetta campus, giving more students the chance to hone their teaching skills and earn their degrees close to home.
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Banneker High School teachers practice problem-based learning at COE workshop
Math and science teachers from Banneker High School in College Park, Ga., came to Georgia State University June 6-10 for a workshop on implementing problem-based learning in their classrooms.
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13th annual Summer Institute in Communication Disorders to be held June 16-17
The 13
th annual Summer Institute in Communication Disorders will focus on possible strategies for improving cognition and communication for people who suffer from dementia.
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Students learn magic of movie-making during Saturday School day camp
Students in the College of Education's Saturday School for Scholars and Learners program had their first glimpse into filmmaking during the program's summer day camp, which took place May 31-June 4.
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May 2011
Enhancing Your Degree
The College of Education at Georgia State University offers four of its programs online through the Georgia OnMyLine initiative and expanded its online offerings through the addition of two non-degree online endorsements in reading and English for speakers of other languages.
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NET-Q Summer Institute to be held June 16
NET-Q is hosting a one-day summer institute for teachers and leaders from its partner schools to share their research projects, review the work they’ve done thus far through NET-Q and plan upcoming grant work.
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COE accepting applications for summer teaching program for high school students
The College of Education invites rising 11
th and 12
th graders to attend a three-week urban education and teaching workshop this summer.
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Crim Center hosts summer institute for high school students this June
The Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence invites rising 10
th through 12
th graders to attend a three-week academic enrichment and leadership program this summer in the College of Education at Georgia State University.
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Reading Recovery program celebrates history at annual graduation ceremony
The Reading Recovery program at GSU, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has trained 1,465 teachers, 69 teacher leaders and has impacted thousands of children in the Southeast.
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Principals Center honors new principals at annual celebration May 3
Both veteran and novice principals had the chance to share their experiences and advice for each other at the "Celebrating New Principals" event at The Carter Presidential Center on May 3.
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Turning the Tassle
The College of Education held its Spring Convocation at 4 p.m. May 6 in the GSU Sports Arena, where 211 of the college's graduates walked across the stage and were recognized for their accomplishments.
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Caring for Children
The COE's Child Development Center supports teacher education programs and offers an ideal setting for students from a variety of disciplines to learn about young children through observation, interaction and research.
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COE celebrates students, faculty, staff, alumni at annual Honors Day ceremony
The College of Education celebrated its students, faculty, staff and alumni for their outstanding contributions to the field of education at the COE's annual Honors Day ceremony on April 21.
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April 2011
Steve Harmon receives GSU Instructional Innovation Award
Steve Harmon, College of Education associate professor of instructional technology, was awarded the Georgia State University Instructional Innovation Award for 2011.
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COE Spring Convocation, May 6
The College of Education will hold its Spring Convocation for graduating students on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Georgia State University Sports Arena (125 Decatur Street, Atlanta).
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Sandra Coffey Hofmann named 2011 COE Distinguished Alumnus
The College of Education will honor Sandra Coffey Hofmann (B.S. ’74) as the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus at its annual Honors Day celebration on April 21.
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Elliott discusses interdisciplinary research at Research Wednesdays
At the Learning Sciences Institute (LSI) at Arizona State University, where Stephen Elliott serves as the director, faculty from departments across campus work together to generate and disseminate quality research.
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School psychology students host bake sale to raise funds for Japan relief efforts
SASP hosted a three-day bake sale in the College of Education that raised $576 to donate to the Japan-America Society of Georgia to support their Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund.
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Kinesiology and Health students participate in walk-roll-a-thon to raise funds for Atlanta Wolfpack
Associate Professor Deborah Shapiro’s wheelchair sport class participated in a walk-roll-a-thon March 30 to help raise funds for the Wolfpack and the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs.
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COE professors awarded grant to study literacy interventions for deaf, hard of hearing children
COE Professors Amy Lederberg and Susan Easterbrooks received a $1.6 million grant to continue developing and implementing curriculum and early intervention strategies for pre-K and kindergarten students with hearing loss.
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COE Honors Day, April 21
The COE will hold its annual Honors Day ceremony on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at 4 p.m. in the Speakers Auditorium at the Georgia State University Student Center (44 Courtland Street, Atlanta).
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Stephen Elliott to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Stephen Elliott will speak with College of Education students, faculty and staff April 13 as part of the college's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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Edwards: South Africa’s achievement gap can improve with better teacher education programs
Teacher quality and socioeconomic issues continue to affect South African students’ academic achievement – something that Nazeem Edwards hopes will shift in the future.
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Gonzalez-Rothi discusses how information is relearned at Research Wednesdays
Neuroscientists, speech-language pathologists and other professionals who study brain injuries have learned that people can, in fact, relearn knowledge they had prior to sustaining that damage, according to Leslie Gonzalez-Rothi.
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March 2011
KH students learn valuable lessons from the Atlanta Wolfpack in wheelchair basketball game
KH students from Deborah Shapiro's wheelchair sport class played the Atlanta Wolfpack in a game of wheelchair basketball March 16 at the Georgia State University Recreation Center, which served as a hands-on learning experience for Shapiro's class.
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The Power of Students: Freedom Riders
GSU faculty, staff and students had the chance to see an advanced screening of the PBS film "Freedom Riders" and hear from three Freedom Riders on March 17 at “The Power of Students: Freedom Riders,” an event hosted by the COE's Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence.
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Kinesiology and Health faculty evaluate DOE fitness test pilot program in Georgia
Faculty in the College of Education and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies are assisting the Department of Education and other state leaders to evaluate the Fitnessgram system and determine the best ways to implement it.
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MSIT faculty awarded Teacher Quality grants
Ten faculty members from the COE's Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology will be working to improve math and science education in the coming year, thanks to grant funding from the Georgia Teacher Quality Higher Education Program.
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TEA Program Closing Ceremony, March 18
The Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program culminated in a closing ceremony March 18, when the College of Education's TEA fellows presented some of the lessons they taught in schools and shared their thoughts on the program.
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Nazeem Edwards to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Nazeem Edwards will speak with College of Education students, faculty and staff April 6 as part of the college's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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Education Career Fair March 30
The College of Education and Georgia State University Career Services will host an Education Career Fair on March 30 for GSU students and alumni.
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Leslie Gonzalez-Rothi to speak at Research Wednesdays Speaker Series
Leslie Gonzalez-Rothi will speak March 30 as part of the college's Research Wednesdays Speaker Series.
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Teacher education information session for freshman and sophomore students, March 29
The College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences and Kappa Delta Pi will offer an information session on teacher education programs to freshman and sophomore students March 29.
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Crim Center hosts event to commemorate 50th anniversary of Freedom Rides
The Crim Center will host "The Power of Students: Freedom Riders," an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides.
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COE co-hosts WorldQuest competition March 5
The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology’s Team A won the 5
th annual Metro Atlanta Academic WorldQuest Competition on March 5.
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