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SoE Faculty member recently published critical article
In this article, James Joseph “Jim” Scheurich. Ph.D., points out the specific choices Hallinger made in his "Critical Reflections" research.
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A Critique of Hallinger's “Empirical Reflection”: How Systemic Racism and Systemic Sexism Can Structure Our Research “Choices?”Alumni Newsletter - Fall 2023 Edition
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Alumni Newsletter - Fall 2023 Edition
Dr. Brandon Sherman Selected by U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Specialist Project
Dr. Sherman is part of a select group, as his project is one of approximately 240 that the English Language Specialist Program supports each year.
The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Dr. Brandon Sherman of the IUPUI School of Education for a 12-week English Language Specialist project focusing on Language Coaching in Russia through the American Center Moscow. Dr. Sherman is part of a select group, as his project is one of approximately 240 that the English Language Specialist Program supports each year.
Read more at the press release below!
Original U.S. Department of State Press Release
IUPUI Freedom School inspires students to love reading
The goal of the six-week summer program is to inspire a love of reading and learning in children in grades K-8 so they can make a difference in their communities.
In collaboration with community partners, the School of Education and the Center for Africana Studies and Culture sponsors a summer Freedom school program at a local elementary school and brings the resources of IUPUI to the community.
Visit the CASC page to learn more.
Watch the feature on WISH-TV covering Freedom School
School of Education colleague awarded Fulbright scholarship to Angola
The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board selected Dr. Swazo for an award to Angola.
Dr. Roberto Swazo has been selected for a Fulbright award to Angola.
The Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright–Hays Program, is one of several United States Cultural Exchange Programs with the goal of improving intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy, and intercultural competence between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills.
Congratulations to Dr. Roberto Swazo!
More info about Fulbright Scholarship
School of Education, IPS school make math culturally relevant for young students
A new grant-funded initiative created by faculty, staff and graduate students at the Indiana University School of Education in Indianapolis, alongside an Indianapolis Public Schools partner school, is showing signs of success in getting elementary school students excited about math.
The studio supports student learning with small group instruction. It was designed to help students develop math strategies and skills related to problem-solving, critical thinking and metacognition using a culturally responsive approach.
We are thrilled to see our faculty, staff, and graduate students at the School of Education pushing boundaries with innovative initiatives like the grant-funded CEISL, strengthening our community and promoting Urban Education!
See the original story at IUPUI Today