I have recently become the founding dean of the school of education at Merrimack College. The school itself brings together already existing undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a graduate institute that focuses on non-degree programs and professional development for K-12 teachers and administrators....
Looking Past the Spin: Teach for America
is perhaps the most important single article to date on what has developed from the Princeton Senior Thesis of Wendy Kopp. Authored by Barbara Miner, it appears in the Spring edition of Rethinking Schools, which if you care about the future of public education you should support (while the material...
Faculty at WSU College of Education Weigh in on WA Governor's Proposal
When Gov. Chris Gregoire proposed a major overhaul of the state’s education programs last week, I needed some expert input in order to have an informed opinion. I’m still learning what I can. So far, most educators I’ve asked agree on the need for change, but have reservations about the governor’s...
Ed Links Brain Stuff Edition (II)
Brain Mechanisms Of Social ConformityNew research reveals the brain activity that underlies our tendency to "follow the crowd." The study provides intriguing insight into how human behavior can be guided by the perceived behavior of other individuals.
Evolution Of New Brain Area Enables Complex MovementsA...
A Super Start to Our Film Series
reposted from my dean's blog, originally published 1/31/11A.G. RudSponsoring a film series is a bit of an experiment for our college. Based on the first presentation, I predict it will be a success. Our goal is to address educational issues affecting children, families, schools and communities.“Waiting...
Reading and Action Meet in the Brain
A new brain-imaging study is shedding light on what it means to "get lost" in a good book — suggesting that readers create vivid mental simulations of the sounds, sights, tastes and movements described in a textual narrative while simultaneously activating brain regions used to process similar experiences...
Save Our Schools March - who we are, part 1.
Last Sunday, January 23, I introduced you to Save Our Schools March and National Call to Action, where I told you that For the future of our children, we demand the following . . . * Equitable funding for all public school communities * An end to high stakes testing for student, teacher,...