Bridges — November 2014
School Districts Struggle to Adapt to English Language Learner NeedsResearch 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 LearnJonte (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. |
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Racial, Ethnic Diversity on Campus: Considering Legal, Public Policy Developments, Future ImplicationsAssistant 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.
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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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