EDUCATORS ARE UNABLE TO ACCURATELY RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF BULLYING

While at least 20 states have enacted bullying prevention laws in the wake of Columbine and other incidents of school violence, Penn State research shows that educators over-identify the physical signs and under-identify the social and emotional signs of bullying.

"INTENSITY OF SERVICES" IDENTIFIED AS MOST IMPORTANT VARIABLE FOR ADULTS IN FAMILY LITERACY

When adults participate more frequently in literacy activities—whether in formal programs or in self-directed or distance situations—families see better literacy results.

SOLVING "REAL-WORLD" PROBLEMS HELPS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS DEVELOP REFLECTIVE THINKING SKILLS

Penn State research suggests that middle school teachers who are supporting reflection in a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) environment should consider the developmental thinking characteristics of their students.

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEWS

In this issue, Penn State students and colleagues review M.T. Anderson's Feed, Mem Fox's The Magic Hat, Lois Lowry's The Silent Boy, and Maira Kalman's Smarty Pants (Pete in School). Look for more book reviews in our January issue.

The Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy and the Pennsylvania Center for the Book have combined to create online, downloadable lesson plans for families. Great for elementary classes, too!

Research from other colleges: A Penn State & PDE survey shows that school food service personnel believe childhood obesity is a national problem—but not in their school.

The new Blair County Alumni-Student Teacher Network is looking for alumni volunteers for its events.

EdLion offers new telementoring program and other services for young alums.

PDE has announced changes to Instructional I Certificate supplements and Middle School Certification Requirements.

James T. Harris, president of Widener University, is the recipient of Penn State's Alumni Fellow award, and the College of Education Alumni Society announces its annual alumni award winners.

(Nominate an Alumnus for an Education Alumni Award)

 

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