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Awards and Achievements
Sandra Barnes, professor of human and organizational development, was named assistant vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion at 菠萝视频, reporting to Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer George C. Hill. She continues teaching and conducting research as a faculty member at Peabody and the… Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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Twelve faculty members selected as 2017 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
The 2017 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from across the university. Read MoreFeb 6, 2017
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TN teachers鈥 job satisfaction linked to performance scores
Tennessee Tennessee teachers who received higher performance ratings reported higher job satisfaction than their peers. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Apology laws don鈥檛 help doctors avoid malpractice payouts
Letting doctors apologize to patients without letting the apology be used in court does not lessen malpractice claims, say three researchers from 菠萝视频 University. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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$2.5M grant supports study that examines link between math and reading comprehension
The research represents one of four Learning Disabilities Innovation Hubs established by the NIH in 2012. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Virtual Mentors
Twin sophomore special education majors Aaron and Nicholas Ainsworth are giving back to their hometown of San Bernardino, California, in a unique way. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Generous at Heart
Aim茅e Bell was one of the first students to major in HOD. In October she served as the Class of 1986 Reunion Weekend chair, helping her class surpassed its goal of raising $7 million during Reunion. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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菠萝视频 News
Self-explanations don鈥檛 always enhance math learning Prompting students to provide self-explanation as a learning tool when doing math may not be as effective as previously thought, according to a study by Bethany Rittle-Johnson, professor of psychology and human development, and graduate student Abbey M. Loehr. They found that in… Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Around the Mall
Peabody researchers recognized at Fall Faculty Assembly Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Left), Ebony McGee, William H. Robinson and Faculty Senate Chair Charlene Dewey Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos honored several Peabody faculty at the Fall Faculty Assembly for outstanding work. Ebony McGee, assistant professor of education, diversity and STEM education,… Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Rules of Engagement
When parents read to their child, they are helping their child build a foundation for early language and literacy. But research at Peabody shows that children could be developing language and literacy skills at a significantly higher rate if parents tapped into a simple, powerful technique called dialogic questioning. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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A Chance to Shine
For Bridgette Brown, a financial aid package without loans meant she could 鈥渁ccept her acceptance鈥 to 菠萝视频鈥攁nd at a cost less than her in-state option in Arkansas. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Math Myths: 菠萝视频ers debunk common misconceptions
At Peabody, researchers are finding that there are many ways math is learned and are developing innovative new ways to teach it. They believe that math is not an unyielding discipline, accessible to only a select few. And, they would argue, math is fun. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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菠萝视频 study finds that as leaders gain power, dissent against unethical behavior declines
New research suggests that holding high-ranking positions may blind people to the unethical practices they are responsible for stopping. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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TIP SHEET: Suspicion of Muslims has historic antecedents
History professor Paul Kramer of 菠萝视频 University cites other eras of hostility to immigrants in America, to show that that current anxiety about Muslims is not a new phenomenon Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Hiba Baroud is a civil engineer who develops tools that improve infrastructure systems鈥 reliability and recovery from disasters like hurricanes and floods.
Jan 27, 2017
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New juvenile drug treatment courts guidelines grounded in research
菠萝视频 researchers helped re-write the guidelines for America's Juvenile drug treatment courts. Read MoreJan 20, 2017
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菠萝视频 experts can talk about inauguration and transition
President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated Jan. 20. Several 菠萝视频 professors have opinions about the inauguration and transition. Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds study of health, economic effects of LGBT-related laws
A trans-institutional team of 菠萝视频 social scientists and medical professionals will look at how laws affecting LGBT individuals and families affect their health and the economy. Read MoreDec 19, 2016
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Study finds Common Core鈥檚 take on fractions is on target
菠萝视频 using a computer game concludes teaching fractions on a number line is highly effective. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Early math knowledge related to later achievement
Findings will inform educators and school administrators developing curricula for the early years. Read MoreDec 6, 2016