Internationally acclaimed education scholars Yong Zhao and William Schmidt, both University Distinguished Professors in the College of Education, will discuss the prospect of national standards in American schools during a special event from 1:30-3:00 p.m. April 3 in 252 Erickson Hall. Schmidt and Zhao will present two different perspectives on the role that national standards… Read More »
City Pulse: Shakrani speaks on Lansing schools restructuring plan
To read the article “Sizing up the schools” from City Pulse, please visit: http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-2782-sizing-up-the-schools.html.
Video games, cell phones and academics: Zhao contributes to research
To read the article “Video games, cell phones and academic performance: Some good news” from Michigan State University News, please visit: http://news.msu.edu/story/6096/.
Schmidt speaks at AERA-CNSF event on Capitol Hill
University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt featured his current research on mathematics and science education during an exhibition sponsored by the American Educational Research Association and the Coalition for National Science Funding on Capitol Hill March 24, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The 15th Annual Exhibition, “The Path to Innovation: Scientific Discovery and Learning,” was attended by… Read More »
Overuse of technology?: Zhao quoted in Diverse
To read the article “Is the Internet Stupefying Students?” from Diverse Education, please visit: http://diverseeducation.com/artman/publish/article_12397.shtml.
Zimmer releases study: Charter school students more likely to graduate, attend college (with VIDEO)
To read the article “MSU-led study: Charter school students more likely to graduate, attend college” from Michigan State University News, please visit: http://news.msu.edu/story/6078/.
Laptops for all students: Yong Zhao quoted in Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
To read the article “Laptop for each pupil: West Bend among growing number of school districts testing technology-enhanced learning” from Journal Sentinel, please visit: http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/40065842.html.
Youth with no purpose: Barbara Schneider cited in Washington Times column
To read the article “GERGEN/VANOUREK: Problem of youth with no purpose” from The Washington Post, please visit: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/25/the-problem-of-youth-without-purpose/
MSU teacher induction model proves effective
To read the article “In battle against teacher turnover, MSU mentoring program proves effective” from Michigan State University News, please visit: http://news.msu.edu/story/5986/.
Charter schools and teachers: Education Policy Center study cited in Education Week
To read the article “Charters Seen as Lab for Report’s Ideas on Teachers” from Education Week, please visit: http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&levelId=2100.