News
Michal Kurlaender receives $1.8 million grant
Study of the California Early Assessment Program
June 2010 – Michal Kurlaender, an associate professor in the School of Education, has been awarded a $1.8 million federal grant to study a unique California program established six years ago to help high school students better prepare for college.
Spring 2010 Catalyst
The Magazine of the UC Davis School of Education
The School of Education is pleased to offer its Spring 2010 Catalyst. In this issue, we provide just a glimpse at the diversity of programs and solutions we employ to address the needs of schools and communities in our region.
Successful Teachers of At-Risk Youth Emphasize Caring as Much as Curriculum
2010 AERA Presentation
Educators who successfully reach at-risk youth often use different methods, but there are lessons to be learned from similarities in their approaches, a University of California, Davis, researcher will report Monday, May 3, at the 91st annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in Denver.
A three-year study of four community-based educators found that all emphasized “connection before content” and demonstrated that “caring is as important as curriculum,” Vajra Watson, a research analyst in the UC Davis School of Education, will report.
Enlisting Volunteers Can Boost Confidence in Scientific Research
2010 AERA Presentation
In an era of public skepticism about science and high-stakes decisions based on it, involving more non-scientists in research projects can boost public acceptance, understanding and the quality of the scientific results, a study co-authored by a UC Davis researcher suggests.
The study will be presented on Monday, May 3, at the 91st annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in Denver.
California Superintendent for Public Instruction Candidates Forum at UC Davis
March 15, 2010
Candidates for the California State Superintendent for Public Instruction answered questions from local elementary and high school students and addressed the public at UC Davis on Monday, March 15.
Missed it? Watch the Web cast of the forum in one of three formats:
New Matching Program Boosts Graduate Student Support
Soderquist Matching Fund Initiative for Graduate Student Support
Graduate student support is needed now more than ever as costs increase and new competition looms. In response to this need, the newly-established Soderquist Matching Fund Initiative for Graduate Student Support provides resources to help staff, faculty, and emeriti create endowed graduate student support funds.
Michal Kurlaender Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship
The National Academy of Education has awarded Michal Kurlaender a Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship in recognition of her significant contributions to education research. Spencer’s program supports early career scholars working in critical ares of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving the National Academy of Education members.
Graduate Students Recognized for Scholarship
Fall 2009
David Ulate
PhD student David Ulate received the UC Davis Graduate Research Mentorship Fellowship for 2009-10. The award provides for student fees and a $20,000 salary.
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award
Shannon Cannon (Spring 2009)
Shannon Cannon, who is pursuing her doctorate in Language, Literacy and Culture, received the 2009 Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award at a ceremony on April 6. On behalf of the Graduate Council, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Teaching Resources Center, Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef presented the award to Cannon and 11 other UC Davis graduate students for their contributions to teaching and learning on the campus.
“Teaching in the multiple subject credential program has been such a rewarding experience,” Cannon said. “I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity it has given me to work with such wonderful faculty and students. Being recognized for doing what I am passionate about is an amazing honor.”
School of Education Alumna Awarded Distinguished Achievement Award
Cal Aggie Alumni Association honors one of our own
Mary Catherine Swanson (Credential ‘67), a member of the School’s Board of Advisors, has been awarded the 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award by the Cal Aggie Alumni Association. Her award is in recognition of exemplary achievement for her work as the founder of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination). Swanson started the student support program in 1980 with 32 students in one San Diego school. The program now serves more than 300,000 students in 4,000 schools in 45 states and 15 countries.
Rick Pomeroy Takes Helm of Science Educators Conference
In January 2010, Rick Pomeroy, credential supervisor in science education, is chairing the Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference in Sacramento. He will also chair the California Science Education Conference in October 2010. Pomeroy has been elected President Elect of the California Science Teachers Association for the next two years, becoming president in June 2011.
Tackling the digital divide in schools
Cynthia Carter Ching-2009
Cynthia Carter Ching, an expert on technology and education, represented the K-12 perspective at “Computers & Writing 2009: Ubiquitous and Sustainable Computing,” a conference hosted at UC Davis during the summer 2009.
Jamal Abedi presents research on English Learner assessments
Fall 2009
Jamal Abedi was invited to the United Kingdom this fall to present his findings on linguistic factors in the assessment of English learners. He met with faculty and students at the University of Bristol, and presented at an International Conference on Education and Development at Oxford University.
Study: English Learners Make up 22 Percent of Tahoe Truckee District
Sierra Sun, by Kyle Magin
The School’s Center for Applied Policy in Education is analyzing data from the Tahoe Truckee School District’s English language learners, seeking to examine whether there is an achievement gap between non-native English speakers and their native counterparts in public schools. Their initial results indicate that English language learners who are continually enrolled over a period of three years tend to excel more than those who are transient.
