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November 24, 2009

Education

10/31/08

Education | Faculty and Staff | Community:  College earns second straight 'Best of the West' award

An ASU program that enables aspiring teachers to train in Valley classrooms while providing a pathway to become professionals focused on special education has been recognized as one of the "best."

10/30/08

Education:  ASU receives federal grant for Equity Assistance Center

The College of Education has received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Eduction to develop a regional equity assistance center to ensure equal access to a quality education.

10/28/08

Education:  Encyclopedia provides comprehensive look at bilingual education

A new reference book edited by ASU Professor Josué González compiles the best the known research on bilingual education and looks at how highly politiciized national policies will affect student achievement among English language learners.

10/27/08

Education:  Education initiative receives recognition for case study

ASU has been selected to participate in a case study by a national Learning Network, which will examine the university’s ambitious initiatives to improve teacher education state-wide.

10/15/08

University | Administration | Education | Law:  Paul Ward named vice president at SMU

Paul Ward, vice president for university administration and general counsel at ASU, has been named vice president for legal affairs, general counsel and secretary to the Board of Trustees at Southern Methodist University, effective Jan. 1, 2009.

10/13/08

University | Education:  ASU strengthens Liberty District's math instruction

A partnership between ASU and the Liberty Elementary School District is improving math instruction for nearly 4,000 students in the Southwest Valley district.

10/02/08

University | Education:  ASU provides forum for higher ed, national media

ASU President Michael Crow hosted top college presidents and national media in a discussion to address challenges facing higher education.

10/02/08

Education:  Expert takes on education policy initiatives

Kevin Kumashiro, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Educational Policy Studies, will speak on “Reframing Education: Power, Policies and Social Justice” Oct. 6.

10/02/08

Education:  Young students develop bright ideas through STEM initiative

ASU's Learning through Engineering Design and Practice project gives Mesa middle school students opportunities to explore careers in the STEM fields of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

09/30/08

University | Education:  Sessions give details about ASU doctorate in education

Learn details about the doctoral degree in leadership and innovation offered on ASU's West campus at one of three upcoming information sessions.