Bridges: Research into Practice - Summer 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
Research
Ailing Financial Conditions of School Districts Likely to Continue, Says Hartman
Without adequate revenues to maintain programs, districts are forced to turn to expenditure reductions to balance their budgets.
The Changing Landscape of Faculty Employment
Liang Zhang discusses how full-time, non-tenure track and part-time faculty members are becoming more prevalent.
Youb Kim Research Looks at English Language Learners
Kim observed teachers to find out what skills are needed to effectively teach English language learners.
National Research Council Releases New Framework for K-12 Science Education
Penn State faculty member Deborah Smith is an appointed member of the NRC committee that contributed to the report.
Alumni News
Ehrenberg Inspires Graduates
Cornell's Ronald Ehrenberg spoke of the importance of family and friends in his commencement address to College of Education graduates.
Canadian Student Makes First Visit to Penn State to Receive Diploma
Lucy Phua earned a master's degree online and spent a week at Penn State for commencement.
Penn State Program Prepares Counselors to Help At-Risk Youth
The 15-credit Counseling Youth At-Risk certificate program is being offered through the Penn State Video Learning Network.
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
Two College of Education Faculty Members Receive Fulbright Awards for International Studies
Linda Mason will teach in Hungary this fall.
Susan Faircloth will conduct research in New Zealand next spring.
Annual Day on the Hill
Two students and a dean visit Capitol Hill to learn about federal education policy and to advocate for policy and funding that supports educator preparation.
reBUild Program Connects American and Ghanaian Students to Study Disease Outbreaks
The Center for Science and the Schools is a partner in a project that engages K-12 students in a worldwide health study.
Counseling in a Calamity
JoLynn Carney and Richard Hazler helped provide crisis counseling to displaced victims of flooding in Minot, North Dakota.
Staff Member Gives Cooking Lessons to Penn State’s Dining Chefs
Looking to expand its selection of ethnic menus, the University's food services staff called upon Agrawal to teach them how to prepare Indian recipes.
College of Education Students Selected for Presidential Program
Maggie Cardin, Marcy Herr, and Julia Kern will be among new members inducted into the academy, which was started by President Graham Spanier.
Ghadah Al Morshedi Prepares for English Teaching Career in United Arab Emirates
Born and raised in the UAE, Al Morshedi is pursuing a duel Ph.D. in the College of Education.
Vickie Allen Serves as Summer 2011 Student Marshal
Allen is an elementary and kindergarten education major who decided to enter college as an adult learner.
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