Education And Psychology
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To ensure children thrive from the start
By Jenna Somers Cynthia Osborne Early in her career, Cynthia Osborne learned that the pathway to opportunity is paved by much more than a quality education. In 1994, a few years after graduating from college, Osborne began teaching middle school while also obtaining her master鈥檚 degree in education. 鈥淢y students… Read MoreOct 23, 2023
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Learning in a divisive age: Peabody educators respond
By Jenna Somers Last year, analysis by The Washington Post showed that Tennessee had passed more laws targeting educational institutions than any other state. Among these laws are Public Chapter No. 493, commonly known as the 鈥減rohibited concepts law,鈥 and Public Chapter No. 744, otherwise known… Read MoreOct 23, 2023
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How can universities diversify their classes in a post-affirmative action admissions landscape?
On June 29, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Students for Fair Admissions in cases against the University of North Carolina and Harvard College for violating the Constitution鈥檚 equal protection clause in their admissions practices. The decisions overturned more than 40 years of precedent set… Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Peabody researchers receive funding to launch data science challenges to improve education
By Jenna Somers ChatGPT is here to stay, and educators need to adapt to their students using it鈥攁t least, that鈥檚 what news headlines have suggested for almost a year following ChatGPT鈥檚 unveiling. Much of the coverage has given voice to worries about the possibility that AI will hinder learning… Read MoreOct 19, 2023
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Pinedo鈥檚 study reveals importance of community-based activism on youth development
By Jenna Somers Andres Pinedo How do young people develop an understanding of societal and systemic injustices, and how are they compelled to challenge those injustices? These questions lie at the center of new research published in Child Development that illuminates the interplay between youth participation in community-based… Read MoreOct 13, 2023
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Peabody Scholars’ summer service projects reflect importance of global collaborations
The Peabody Scholars program gives exceptional undergraduate students at 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of society through collaborations with organizations around the world in the form of summer service projects. These projects reflect the program鈥檚 larger mission to… Read MoreOct 13, 2023
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Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center report: state policies cause dramatic variation in child well-being and family resilience
In 2023, many states made major progress to address poverty, the child care crisis, birth outcomes, and more. American families are struggling. A national funding cliff is making child care even less affordable and accessible, the Medicaid unwinding means dropped coverage for millions, and child poverty has doubled after… Read MoreOct 12, 2023
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Osborne selected as Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow
Cynthia Osborne Cynthia Osborne has been selected as a 2023 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow, recognized for her leadership in working across sectors to support the well-being of children and families. Osborne is professor of early childhood education and policy as well as the founder and executive director… Read MoreOct 10, 2023
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Burke receives $3 million to develop advocacy program for students with disabilities and families
By Jenna Somers Meghan Burke Public schools鈥 resources for students with disabilities are critical tools for empowering their educations, especially when families have the knowledge to advocate for their children and partner with their children鈥檚 schools to create support plans. However, research suggests that some schools may be falling… Read MoreOct 5, 2023
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American University of Iraq鈥擝aghdad hires Peabody College alumni to launch new College of Education and Human Development
By Jenna Somers From left to right: Balkis Boum and Nancy Dickson of the AUIB Project Design Team, Pallavi Reddy, Allison Webster-Giddings, Dean Camilla Benbow, Jason Fatz, and Associate Dean Xiu Cravens The American University of Iraq鈥擝aghdad has hired three alumni of 菠萝视频鈥檚 Peabody College of education… Read MoreOct 5, 2023
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Booth awarded $1.64 million to extend research on early childhood scientific literacy development
By Jenna Somers Amy Booth; Photo by Anne Rayner; VU Little is known about the origins and development of scientific literacy and interests that emerge in early childhood, but according to Amy Booth, professor of psychology and human development at 菠萝视频 University鈥檚 Peabody College of education and… Read MoreOct 5, 2023
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Kujawa receives $1.45 million grant to study new intervention for child mental health
By Jenna Somers Autumn Kujawa A two-year, $1.45 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health will support a study to test a novel therapeutic approach for preventing the emergence of anhedonia, a hallmark symptom of depression, in high-risk children. Autumn Kujawa, associate professor of psychology… Read MoreAug 23, 2023
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Peabody lecturer named to Carnegie National Faculty
Erin Henrick Erin Henrick has been named a Carnegie National Faculty member by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Henrick is a senior lecturer in the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations at 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development. 鈥淐arnegie National Faculty… Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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Humphreys receives Early Career Impact Award for contributions to brain and behavioral sciences
Kathryn Humphreys, associate professor of psychology and human development at 菠萝视频 Peabody College, has won a 2023 Early Career Impact Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences. Read MoreJul 20, 2023
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Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity 菠萝视频 receives grant to address disparities in early postsecondary opportunities within Nashville high schools
The Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity 菠萝视频 has received a three-year, $650,000 grant from the William T. Grant Foundation to study early postsecondary opportunity offerings, access, and success in Metro Nashville Public Schools and to design solutions for addressing disparities. EPSOs鈥攈igh school academic offerings that expose students to advanced… Read MoreJun 5, 2023
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菠萝视频鈥檚 Hilda McMackin receives 2023 NORDP Mentoring Award
Hilda McMackin, director of research administration systems and reporting at 菠萝视频 University, has been honored with a 2023 Mentoring Award from the National Organization of 菠萝视频 Development Professionals. The award recognizes McMackin鈥檚 exceptional commitment to the development of her peers and her dedication to fostering a supportive, engaging and inclusive environment in the research community. Read MoreJun 2, 2023
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Welsh鈥檚 studies reveal educators鈥 discretions may contribute to racial disparities in exclusionary discipline
By Jenna Somers Richard Welsh, associate professor of education and public policy Two recent studies indicate that school-level factors play a considerable role in racial disparities in school discipline. The first study, conducted primarily through a series of interviews, reveals disciplinary tensions between district leaders, school administrators, and… Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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Doyle speaks with policymakers in D.C. on paths to debt-free college education
By Jenna Somers Will Doyle, professor of leadership, policy, and organizations In April, Will Doyle, professor of leadership, policy, and organizations, participated in a panel presentation attended by congressional staff in Washington, D.C., to discuss the possibility of federal-state partnerships to fund higher education at low or no… Read MoreMay 5, 2023
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Brown-Schmidt鈥檚 study shows benefits, limits of contemporaneous notetaking on memory for conversation
By Jenna Somers Sarah Brown-Schmidt, professor of psychology and human development In the first four months of Donald Trump鈥檚 presidency, leading up to Trump firing FBI director James Comey on May 9, 2017, they met privately nine times. Alarmed by how these meetings broke with traditional boundaries between… Read MoreApr 28, 2023
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Kujawa receives $3.7 million NIMH grant to identify predictors of suicidal behavior in adolescents
Autumn Kujawa, assistant professor of psychology and human development at聽菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development, has received a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health for a study to identify objective predictors of future suicidal behavior in high-risk adolescents. The study could improve understanding of the pathways to suicidal behavior in young people, help to identify those at greatest risk for suicide attempts, and lead to personalized interventions to prevent suicidal behavior and suicide deaths. Read MoreApr 28, 2023