Bridges — January 2015

January 2015 Issue of Bridges, the newsletter from the Penn State College of Education.

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Book Series Addresses Tough-to-Teach Mathematics

A top-selling 16-book series, edited by Professor of Education Rose Mary Zbiek, that addresses mathematics and statistics topics that are challenging to teach yet critical to student development has released the final book in the series.

New Study-Abroad Course Focused on Disability is Only One of Its Kind

A new study-abroad course in Ireland, which is focused on disability and is the University's only study-abroad of its kind, starts in June 2015.

Examining a New Way of Working

A research team in the College's Workforce Education and Development Program is exploring how process-driven work models are influencing the culture in higher education.

Schools Pursuing Diversity Face Numerous Challenges

A report from Erica Frankenberg, assistant professor of education, and her colleagues reveals that schools that pursue diversity can face a number of challenges.

Student Group Bridges Gap Between Current Students, Alumni, Prospective Students

A new subset of the Penn State College of Education Student Council, called the Education Ambassadors, is strengthening the College community.

Program Continues Support of Students Interested in Special Education

TIPS, a program in the College of Education, is offering scholarship support to those looking to become special education faculty members.

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