Bridges: Research into Practice - Fall 2011
Fall 2011 Issue
Research
Hazler, Carney Complete Studies on Bullies and Bystanders
The research shows that bullying in schools is detrimental not only to the students who are the targets, but also to bystanders who observe it.
School Readiness in First Grade Affects Reading and Mathematics in Later Years, Study Shows
In their research, Katerina Bodovski and Min-Jong Youn used data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study–Kindergarten Cohort dataset.
Disability in Literature is the Topic of Yenika-Agbaw’s Research
Yenika-Agbaw shows that the phenomenon of disability is largely absent in the literacy curricula in the schools.
Apps for Education
Faculty members in the College of Education design better educational apps for kids.
Alumni News
Gerald Zahorchak Named 2011 Penn State Alumni Fellow
Former secretary of education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Zahorchak was honored with other Fellows at a ceremony held October 5.
Recipients of 2011 Alumni Society Awards Honored
The College of Education Alumni Society recognized eight honorees October 21 at its annual awards banquet.
Professional Development
Penn State offers a number of seminars and courses, many approved for Act 48 credit.
Alumni Notes
Alumni, learn about what your Penn State classmates are up to, and let them know what you are doing now.
College News
Longtime Penn State Supporter Gilmartin Makes $1 Million Gift to Scholarships in Education
Each year, more than 40 students will receive a John Gilmartin Trustee Scholarship.
2011–12 Humphrey Fellows Begin Their Academic Year at Penn State
Eleven international professionals are participating this year in the elite program.
Counselor Education Programs Reaccredited
The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has reaccredited Penn State’s M.Ed. and Ph.D. programs.
Recent International Keynote/Plenary Presentations by Faculty Members
- Don Heller Gives Keynote Address in Korea at International Forum on Higher Education Finance
- Greg Kelly Delivers Plenary Address in France
- Beverly Lindsay Invited to Give Presentations in England
College of Education Pairs with Downtown Children's Science Museum
Richard Duschl and Carla Zembal-Saul work with the new Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.
Schreyer Scholar Isn't Clowning Around with Campus Life
Chad Littlefield founded the Clown Nose Club, a student organization whose purpose is to encourage positive social interactions.
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