Bridges — November 2014

November 2014 Issue of Bridges, the newsletter from the Penn State College of Education.

School Districts Struggle to Adapt to English Language Learner Needs

Research from Assistant Professor Megan Hopkins revealed that the teaching of English as a second language and the teaching of academic subjects are separated, which can cause English language learners to fall behind.

Let the Music Play: Unique Classroom Method Helps Students with Disabilities Learn

Jonte (JT) Taylor, an assistant professor of education, recently shared his unique lessons for using song lyrics to help teach students with disabilities with an audience at the Kennedy Center’s Intersections Conference.

Faculty Member Research Reveals Software Improving in Ability to Analyze, Score Writing

Roy Clariana, professor of education in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems, recently published research on how software for evaluating human writing, which could have important technological implications, is improving and expanding.

Racial, Ethnic Diversity on Campus: Considering Legal, Public Policy Developments, Future Implications

Assistant Professor Liliana Garces provides an overview of how colleges and universities are becoming increasingly more diverse, but legal decisions are making it more difficult for institutions of higher learning to assemble a diverse student body.

Two Alumni of the College of Education Honored as Alumni Fellows

Alumni Stephen J. Bagnato, Jr. and Terrell Jones were among 21 Penn State alumni who were honored for their outstanding professional accomplishments and given the lifelong title of Alumni Fellow.

Alumni Society Board Honors 2014 Recipients

Congratulations to 10 outstanding alumni of the College, winners of 2014 Alumni Society Awards.

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