Yoder, Warren earn $2.1M grant for autism sibling study
Professor of Special Education and Associate Professor of Pediatrics received a five-year, to study communication interventions for younger siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder. The study, in collaboration with the University of Washington, begins in September.
Ford earns NAACP Image Award nomination
, professor of special education, was among the nominees for the 45th NAACP Image Awards. She was selected in the category of Outstanding Literary Work—Instructional for her book Recruiting and Retaining Culturally Different Students in Gifted Education (Prufrock Press, 2013).
Kaiser receives CEC Lifetime Achievement Award
, Susan Gray Professor of Education and Human Development, was honored with the J. E. Wallace Wallin Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council for Exceptional Children.
Benbow, Murphy recognized in ‘Ed Week’ ranking
Eleven members of Peabody faculty were named in the 2014 , compiled annually by Education Week blogger Rick Hess. In the top 25 were , Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development and professor of psychology; and , Frank W. Mayborn Professor of Education.
Gilchrist awarded Madison Sarratt Prize
, assistant professor of the practice of human and organizational development, was honored at Spring Faculty Assembly with the Madison Sarratt Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. Gilchrist received an engraved pewter cup and $2,500.
Murry honored for HIV prevention research
The American Psychological Association awarded , Lois Autrey Betts Professor of Education and Human Development, a presidential citation for distinguished research contributions and advocacy for HIV-affected groups. She also was honored by the Society for Prevention ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ with the 2014
Rittle-Johnson selected for NGA roundtable
, associate professor of psychology, was invited to participate in the National Governors Association Expert Roundtable for Strengthening Early Mathematics Education.