Penn State College of Education News
Recent News Releases
November 2009
American and Local Heritage to Be Highlighted in Encampment at Penn State
David Saxe and students in his Heritage Interpretation class will present historical sketches from the colonial days during the Dec. 4–5 encampment at Penn State's Arboretum.
Adult and Family Literacy Programs Provide More than Schooling
Study by Esther Prins and her colleagues indicates that women enrolled in family literacy programs welcome psychosocial benefits above and beyond academic and vocational skills.
Study Shows Inverse Relationship Between Alcohol Abuse and Academic Performance of College Students
Jeff Hayes and colleagues in the Center for the Study of Collegiate Mental Health recently released a report of issues identified by college students who seek counseling.
Patrick O'Brien Named Fall 2009 Penn State College of Education Student Marshal
Patrick O'Brien is named the Fall 2009 Student Marshal for the College of Education and will be the first student to receive his diploma at commencement in December.
AILP Alumni Spotlight: Bruce Ramirez
AILP alumnus Bruce Ramirez is featured for his contributions and achievements concerning special education.
Student Art Exhibit Represents World of Teaching and Possibilities
Artwork in the Chambers building atrium that was constructed by students in Art Ed 303 will be on display through the semester.
Alumni Society Board Honors Recipients of 2009 Awards
Eight graduates from the College of Education were recently recognized for their accomplishments in the field.
Tippeconnic Named Batschelet Chaired Professor of Educational Administration
The Batschelet Chair is one of five faculty endowments in the College of Education.
October 2009
Kindergarten Students Can Collaborate and Think Like Scientists, Research Shows
Deborah Smith headed a study that shows how teachers can create opportunities for children to take up scientific discourses and practices in their classroom work.
College-Sponsored Lecture to Discuss Challenges of Preschool Immigrant Children
Joseph Tobin, head of the Children Crossing Borders project, will speak Nov. 9, presenting video clips of preschool classrooms in five countries and presenting examples of practitioner, immigrant parent, and child reflections.
Physics Educator Phil Scott to Present Waterbury Lecture
Scott, professor of physics education at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, will present “Teaching Science Concepts: A Neglected Art?” on October 20.
New NSF Grant Enhances College of Education Research
National Science Foundation awards grant to Penn State senior, intensifying her involvement with Baker research designed to test formal schooling's influence on reasoning and decision-making skills.
Alumna Patricia Best Named 2009 Renaissance Fund Honoree
The award honors an individual or couple who, through a lifetime of service, has contributed greatly to the Penn State and State College communities.