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Profs. Heckman and Abedi Study Algebra for All
EdSource - August 2012
EdSource features a look at a recent study that Professors Paul Heckman and Jamal Abedi and Jian-Hua Liang (EdD ‘09) at the California Department of Education released on the connection between success on California’s Standards Test and subsequent success in Algebra in ninth grade.
Prof. Paul Heckman Comments in Article about Online Ed Degrees
TechCrunch, August 9, 2012
In an article about the prevalence of online education degrees, Paul Heckman, associate dean of the School of Education, commented on the contention that we don’t know how to measure learning: “Children are educated and learn over a period of time, but we have this notion that children are to make a year’s growth for every year they’re in school. This is … a problem, because children do not develop in nine-month chunks except during gestation.” Read the article here.
UC Davis receives $1.6 million grant to aid K-12 students
Sacramento Bee, July 10, 2012
UC Davis has received a $1.6 million grant from the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation that will allow it to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in schools throughout Davis and Dixon.
“We want to provide (children), as future citizens, with a lens into what it is that scientists actually do,” said Cindy Passmore, the UC Davis associate professor who is leading the project. “The exposure will help them make an informed choice about whether they want to go into (science and math) fields or not.”
$1.6 million grant to raise STEM achievement in K-12 schools
UC Davis News Service Release - July 9, 2012
Summer Matters Sacramento – Professional Learning Community Kick-Off!
June 2012
Summer Matters Mini-grants awarded to promote a regional Professional Learning Community to support successful models of high Quality Summer Programs that address equity issues and improve the learning, enrichment, and health of youth
As part of a broad Summer Matters effort to strengthen summer programs for youth, the UC Davis School of Education’s Center for Community School Partnerships (CCSP) recently awarded 10 local agencies with mini-grants made possible by the Sierra Health Foundation.
Eliminating second-year science mandate is fast fix with long-term damage
By Rick Pomeroy in Thoughts on Public Education
Rick Pomeroy, lecturer/supervisor for the science teaching credential program in the School of Education and president of the California Science Teachers Association, wrote this piece on Governor Brown’s proposal to end the mandate that requires a second year of science for high school graduation. “As a way to fix a dysfunctional budget process, this makes absolutely no sense,” writes Pomeroy.
Rick Pomeroy discusses Governer’s Proposal to Cut Science Requirement in High Schools
Listen to the discussion at NPR/KQED "Forum" - June 7, 2012
In an hour-long discussion of Governer Brown’s proposal to eliminate the required second year of high school science education, Rick Pomeroy talks about the possible implications and concerns about reducing science instruction at a time when educators and business leaders are calling for students to receive more instruction in science. Dr. Pomeroy, who is the School’s science credential lecturer and supervisor and the president of the California Science Teachers Association, begins to speak at minute 14. He also answers caller’s question. Listen to the conversation here.
Vajra Watson Discusses New Book, Learning to Liberate
C2Y Podcast, March 28, 2012
Vajra Watson, director of research and policy for equity, discusses her work with youth and her new book, Learning to Liberate: Community-Based Solutions to the Crisis in Urban Education, on this podcast put out by Connect To Youth (C2Y), located in Toronto, Canada. The interview is conducted by Wolfgang Vachon. Listen here.
Prof. Tom Timar Comments on Cal Chancellor’s Tenure
Interview on KQED, March 13, 2012
UC Davis School of Education Professor Tom Timar, who is a Cal alumnus and expert on the higher education finance and policy, comments on Chancellor Robert Birgenaeu’s legacy and his handling of dwindling state resources, student protests, and UC Berkeley’s efforts to ensure middle class students can afford to attend UC Berkeley. Listen to the interview here.
Prof. Michal Kurlaender comments in story about the prevalence of remedial instruction at CSU
Article in Sacramento Bee, March 15, 2012
School of Education Professor Michal Kurlaender explained that colleges (both state and community colleges) are eager to see the new Common Core Standards in place in hopes that they will better align instruction in K-12 with higher education and improve college readiness among incoming freshman. Kurlaender is an expert on student readiness and success in higher education. Read the whole article here.
School and Partner, LEED, Receive Support to Create Regional STEM Network
The School of Education and LEED (Linking Education and Economic Development) have received a planning grant from the California STEM Learning Network (CSLNet) to develop a regional STEM education network, in support of in-school and out of school programs in science, technology, engineering and math.
Catalyst Wins Silver CASE Award
The School of Education’s Catalyst magazine was recognized in March 2012 by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a silver award in the category Communications & Marketing Programs – Print External Audience Tabloids and Newsletters.
