Published on 2/19/2012 10:30:00 AM
The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education was awarded $1.25 million to support 40 early intervention/early childhood master’s degree students over the next five years. Principal investigator Louise Kaczmarek, PhD, CCC-SLP (associate professor), and project coordinator, Diana Knoll, MEd (res... Read More...
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Published on 2/2/2012 7:00:00 AM
"In the next five years, 60 to 70 percent of [special education teachers] are predicted to retire, so we won't have the leadership capability to continue preparing quality special-ed teachers," says Christopher Lemons, assistant professor in the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. "There ... Read More...
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Published on 1/18/2012 2:26:00 PM
Public employee collective bargaining is a highly charged issue in many states, including Pennsylvania. What legislation could affect collective bargaining for teachers in Pennsylvania? What are the issues that school leaders may face in the near future? Are there opinions that need to be heard? Wh... Read More...
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Published on 1/17/2012 9:30:00 AM
Shawn Marcus Davis, a 34-year-old research specialist in the School of Education’s Department of Instruction and Learning, died suddenly on January 1, 2012, while visiting family members and friends in Denton, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Renee Cox; his mother, Jean Davis; his sist... Read More...
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Published on 12/1/2011 8:00:00 AM
University of Pittsburgh School of Education faculty member Christopher Lemons is developing a project on early reading intervention to enhance the skills of children with Down syndrome. His co-investigators includes Cynthia Puranik, also of the University of Pittsburgh, Stephania Al Otaiba from Flo... Read More...
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Published on 10/7/2011 9:29:00 AM
Rose and Nicholas DeMarzo Chair in Education, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University Presents LRDC/SOE Alum and University of Pittsburgh 2011 Legacy Laureate Drew H. Gitomer Improving Teaching through Better Evaluation Measures: Lessons from Algebra Classrooms Current policy initiatives f... Read More...
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Published on 6/7/2011 3:18:00 PM
Pitt Trustee Bobbie Gaunt (EDUC '72) learned the value of education from her parents. A trailblazer for women executives in the automotive industry, Gaunt is co-owner and president of Capitol Holdings LLC, a small collection of automotive dealerships. In an effort to provide Pitt students with simi... Read More...
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Published on 5/2/2011 3:47:00 PM
The School of Education is excited to announce that alumnus Brian Freiss has been named Teacher of the Year for Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland) and will now compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year. Freiss is a 2001 graduate of the Professional Year Certification program. While at Pitt,... Read More...
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Published on 4/27/2011 3:49:00 PM
Associate Professor Linda Kucan Associate Professor Heather Bachman The School of Education is pleased to announce that two of its faculty members have received promotions from Chancellor Nordenberg. Dr. Linda Kucan, full time faculty in the Department of Instruction and Learning, has received appo... Read More...
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Published on 4/19/2011 4:36:00 PM
Leanne Pinski (right) talks about her internship and the 'All About Me' project to a fellow student. In the beginning of April, students in this semester’s class of Child and Youth Work Practice 2, showcased their senior projects in the hall outside of the Dean’s Office. The class is a senior works... Read More...
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