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In a recently released book, Professors Yoko Yamamoto and Jin Li co-wrote a chapter on their research findings that suggest young children are aware of family engagement in their schooling and learning.
Student Spotlight: Sarosha Hemani MAT'21
For Sarosha Hemani MAT'21, connecting the dots of her passions in social work, teaching, and science, led her to the Master of Arts in Teaching program and pursuing a career in teaching science.
Obama, Trump, and education policy in US federalism
Professor Kenneth Wong penned an article arguing that the governing landscape across states will continue to define the federal-state relationship as the next president prioritizes administrative action to pursue equity and quality goals in public education.
A Blueprint for Scaling Tutoring Across Public Schools
New research conducted by Associate Professor Matthew Kraft and Grace Falken (Annenberg Institute) explores the idea of a national tutoring program to help curb learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
Infant health inequality has increased since 2010, study finds
In a newly published study, Assistant Professor David Rangel and the Annenberg Institute's Emily Rauscher discover infant health inequality has been on the rise since 2010.
Providence activists: Summer of protests leaves unfinished work for racial justice
Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins offered commentary on the local protests centered around a crash involving a Providence police cruiser that left a 24-year-old man on a scooter critically injured.
A Test Case in Providence: Can Majority-White Teachers Unions Be Anti-Racist?
In The 74, Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Professor of the Practice of Education, offered commentary on the Providence Teachers Union's focus on racial justice and their hiring efforts.
Will Concurrent Elections Reshape the Electorate?
Assistant Professor Jonathan Collins co-authors new research about the effect of changing local elections, such as school board elections and mayoral races, to occur concurrently with the federal elections.
To Combat Learning Loss, New Project Hopes to Test and Scale 'High Impact' Tutoring
Susanna Loeb, Professor of Education and Director of the Annenberg Institute, offers insight into the recently launched National School Support Accelerator, an initiative and research project focused on 'high impact' tutoring to combat learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Undetermined election outcome leaves higher education policies uncertain
Professor Kenneth Wong and Assistant Professor Jonathan Collins offer commentary on the uncertainty of higher education policies as the country awaits the presidential election results.
What It's Really Like to Run for Miss USA During a Pandemic
Hilary Levey Friedman, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, explores the Miss USA 2020 pageant, being held in-person, and how contestants are preparing amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
What to expect on Election Day, according to Brown's faculty experts
Eight Brown University faculty members, including Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins, shared their analysis on what the nation can expect on Election Day and beyond — at the polls, on the streets and potentially in the courts.
How States Use Their Constitutional Authority over Education to Push Back Against Trump Assaults on Equity, Accountability
Professor Kenneth Wong shares his thoughts and research in The 74 on how states continue to use their Constitutional authority of education to push against President Trump's assaults on equity.
Social Class and Parenting in Mexican American Families
Recent research co-conducted by Assistant Professor David Rangel finds substantial similarities across social class lines of Mexican American parents in childrearing practices and beliefs.
Paternal Education and Infant Health: Variation by Race/Ethnicity
Research co-authored by Assistant Professor David Rangel explores the relationship between maternal and paternal education, infant health, and the variations based on maternal racial and ethnic background.
Experts Weigh In on Current Job Market Trends
In Zippia, Professor Kenneth Wong joins a panelist of faculty to share his advice for young graduates entering the policy field.
Q&A: Levey Friedman on why beauty pageants are more complicated than you think
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education Hilary Levey Friedman discusses beauty pageants, feminism, and her new book "Here She Is" on The Public's Radio.
Student Spotlight: Jordan Ecker MAT'21
Jordan Ecker MAT'21 shares her favorite part about the Master of Arts in Teaching program, and how the pandemic has made this cohort extremely prepared for online teaching.
Poll Shows Support for Teaching History of U.S. Racism — With or Without Parental Consent
In The 74, Assistant Professor Jonathan Collins shares findings of a survey he co-conducted on teaching the history of U.S. racism in schools.
Using Tutors to Combat COVID Learning Loss: New Research Shows That Even Lightly Trained Volunteers Drive Academic Gains
Associate Professor of Education Matt Kraft offered commentary on tutoring in schools to combat learning loss due to the pandemic.
Student Spotlight: Myci Atkinson UEP'21
After hearing stories from alumni about their program experiences and close classmate relationships, the decision for Myci Atkinson UEP'21 to enroll in the Urban Education Policy program was a no-brainer. A few months in, she shares her excitement and dreams for the future.
Does experience make the best teacher?
Research co-authored by Associate Professors Matthew Kraft and John Papay indicates some teachers improve effectiveness the more years they teach.
Many not confident ballot will be counted accurately if they vote by mail, poll shows
Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins discussed minority political behavior and the transition to mail-in ballots.
Teacher Working Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Drawing on a survey developed for Upbeat earlier this summer, Associate Professor Matthew Kraft co-authors a new working paper further exploring the results of teacher experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There's No Miss America Pageant This Year. The Contest's History Suggests It Could Return Stronger Than Ever — Or Not
After the Miss America Organization's board voted to postpone the 2021 pageant due to the coronavirus, Visiting Assistant Professor Hilary Levey Friedman explores the history of pageants and what it could mean for Miss America's future.
Americans overwhelmingly oppose school reopenings, data finds
Assistant Professor Jonathan Collins co-authored this article about a study he led that found that the majority of Americans expressed strong opposition to school reopenings.
Education Welcomes New Staff Member, MaryEllen Woycik
MaryEllen Woycik joins the Department of Education as the Academic Programs Manager.
Kamala Harris Has a Chance to Make School Desegregation a Key Issue
In an op-ed in Education Week, Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins shares his thoughts on the possibility of Senator Kamala Harris building a more equitable educational system should she become vice president.
The Single Strip of Fabric That Went From 'Votes for Women' to 'Miss America'
In the New York Times, Visiting Assistant Professor Hilary Levey Friedman explores the evolution of the sash.
England is launching a national tutoring program. Could the U.S. follow suit?
Associate Professor of Education Matthew Kraft offered commentary on investing in a national tutoring program.
States with the Most & Least Equitable School Districts
Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins shares his comments about the fairness of school funding in this Q&A.
The Reign of Beauty Pageants in America with Hilary Levey Friedman
On the Pell Center's "Story in the Public Square," Visiting Assistant Professor Hilary Levey Friedman explores the history of beauty pageants, their ties to feminism, and her new book.
Brown professor cherished his time with John Lewis
Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins penned this column about his time working as an intern for the late Rep. John Lewis.
New Course, EDUC 1215 "Race Making and the US University"
A new course taught by Nicole Truesdell will be offered to students in the Fall 2020 semester.
Brown University fully funds $10M endowment to support Providence public schools
The University will permanently endow the Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence, which will provide financial support for the city’s Pre-K-12 students through a range of educational initiatives.
Parents turn to private "pods" to school children
On Marketplace, Matthew Kraft addresses the growing phenomenon of parents hiring private educators to form "pods" for their children to split cost and burden of homeschooling.
The Unlikely Feminist Journey of Miss America 1971
In Jezebel, Visiting Assistant Professor Hilary Levey Friedman writes about Miss America 1971, an unexpected feminist trailblazer.
Grassroots Initiative Launched by UEP Alum Provides Laptops to NYC Students
Amid the pandemic, Faith Carbon UEP'20 co-founded a grassroots initiative aimed at providing laptops to students for successful remote learning.
Jonathan Collins Named Susan Clarke Young Scholar Award Recipient
Jonathan Collins, Assistant Professor of Education, has been named a recipient of the Susan Clarke Young Scholar Award presented by the American Political Science Association.
New Website By Visiting Assistant Professor Provides Local Resources
In collaboration with the student teams enrolled in her "Family Engagement in Education" course, Yoko Yamamoto launched a new website aimed at providing resources and information to local Providence families and educators.
Education Policy Trump Style: The Administrative Presidency and Deference to States in ESSA Implementation
In a new article, Kenneth Wong evaluates President Trump's K-12 education policy and implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).
Celebration, reflection, action: Employees mark Juneteenth as a paid day off for the first time at Brown
Assistant Professor Jonathan Collins reflects on Juneteenth, a paid day off for the first time at Brown University.
Teachers' Experiences Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Associate Professor Matthew Kraft co-developed a survey to help school districts better understand and respond to teachers' experience working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Big Problem with Little Interruptions to Classroom Learning
A new working paper by Associate Professor Matthew Kraft reveals how external interruptions to classrooms affects instructional time and suggests multiple approaches to reduce these interruptions.
Lifting All Boats? Accomplishments and Challenges from 20 Years of Education Reform in Massachusetts
A new report spearheaded by John Papay, Associate Professor, explores the successes and failures of Massachusetts high school students in the last two decades, following the passage of the Massachusetts Education Reform Act.
Education Welcomes New Lecturer in Education, Indira Gil
Indira Gil, Lecturer in Education, joined the Department this month.
Education Welcomes New Lecturer in Education, John Palella
The Education Department welcomed John Palella, Lecturer in Education, this month.
The Department's Letter on Racial Injustice
We, the faculty and staff in the Department of Education at Brown University, cannot and will not stay silent in this moment.
We Suffocate: When Will We Finally Breathe?
An op-ed by Jonathan Collins, Assistant Professor of Education.
Andrea Flores Awarded Henry Merritt Wriston Fellowship
Andrea Flores, Assistant Professor of Education, was selected to receive the Henry Merritt Wriston Fellowship for 2020.
David Rangel Receives Romer Advising Award
Assistant Professor of Education David Rangel has been chosen to receive the Karen T. Romer Award for excellence in advising.
Special Journal Issue Co-Edited by Former Visiting Assistant Professor
Former Visiting Assistant Professor Mona Abo-Zena recently co-edited a special issue of the journal "Research in Human Development." Much of the work that appears in the journal began while visiting the Education Department.
Riled Up About Running for Office: Examining the Impact of Emotions on Political Ambition
New research by co-author and Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins examines the relationship between political ambition and feelings surrounding the 2016 election season.
Brown University Ranked 25 Best Schools and Universities for Education Majors in the U.S.
Brown University ranks #25 in UniversityHQ's list of 25 best schools and universities for education majors in the country.
Job Opportunity: Adjunct Lecturer in Special Education
The Department of Education seeks to hire an adjunct lecturer in special education with a degree in and current Rhode Island certificate in special education.
Job Opportunity: Adjunct Lecturer Specializing in Multilingual Language Learners
The Department of Education seeks to hire an adjunct lecturer with strong knowledge of and expertise in the research and pedagogy on language acquisition for adolescent emerging bilingual students.
Getting tutoring right to reduce COVID-19 learning loss
Associate Professor Matthew Kraft co-authors this article recommending large-scale tutoring programs to help students catch up in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why School Climate Matters For Teachers And Students
Associate Professor Matthew Kraft and Annenberg Institute Research Program Associate Grace Falken prove why school climate matters for teachers and students in a new policy brief.
Developing Ambitious Mathematics Instruction Through Web-Based Coaching: A Randomized Field Trial
In a newly published study, co-author Matthew Kraft evaluates a web-based coaching program designed to support teachers in implementing Common Core-aligned math instruction.
Student Spotlight: Mayah Emerson UEP'20
For Mayah Emerson UEP'20, she always knew that the education field was her calling. Following completion of the Urban Education Policy program, she plans to challenge the systems that govern classrooms.
Assessment Matters: The Rise and Fall of the Illinois Resource Equalizer Formula
A new article by Department Chair Tracy Steffes explores the 1973 Illinois Resource Equalizer Formula that "was designed to reduce disparities in school finance by breaking the connection between local wealth and school revenue."
3 Ideas to Reduce Educational Disparities Post-Pandemic
Associate Professor Matthew Kraft suggests providing students with extra tutoring would be a win-win for the economy and would help close the learning loss gap.
How to Make the Coming Teaching Layoffs Hurt Schools and Students Less
A new article from Professor of Education Susanna Loeb's Education Week series, "Weighing the Research: What Works, What Doesn't," explores how possible teacher layoffs could affect schools and students.
Tracing the Arc of American Feminism
Four questions with Visiting Assistant Professor Hilary Levey Friedman.
Using Tutors to Close the Opportunity Gap
Associate Professor Matthew Kraft discusses using tutors to help close the learning loss gap after the pandemic on The Late Bell with John Phillips podcast.
Yoko Yamamoto Co-Leads new Diversity Science Initiative
Visiting Assistant Professor in Education Yoko Yamamoto, co-leads a new initiative launched by the Society for the Study of Human Development.
The Development and Sustainability of School-Based Parent Networks in Low-Income Latinx Communities: A Mixed-Methods Investigation
A newly released study co-authored by Assistant Professor of Education David Rangel, examines school-based parent networks in low-income Latinx communities.
Department Faculty Elected Members of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Susanna Loeb and Carl Kaestle were recently elected new members of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Student Spotlight: Raekwon Grace UEP'20
Having always been passionate about education, Raekwon Grace UEP'20 explains what drew him to the UEP program and his plans following graduation.
Students will go back to school eventually. Here are 5 concrete ideas for helping them catch up, readjust
In Chalkbeat, Associate Professor of Education Matthew Kraft suggests an idea for helping students catch up in school when they reopen: tutoring.
Half of All School Employees Aren't Teachers. This Recession Will Endanger Their Jobs
Professor of Education Susanna Loeb comments on "classified" employees being more at risk of losing their jobs during times of economic hardship.
The opioid crisis and community-level spillovers onto children's education
A new report co-authored by Professor John Tyler explores the link between the opioid crisis and children's education outcomes in hard-hit areas.
When Siblings Become Teachers: It's Not Just Parents Who Find Themselves Thrust Into the Demanding Role of At-Home Educators
The work of Assistant Professor Andrea Flores, who is currently writing a book on education-related “sibcare”—activities encompassing everything from looking out for a younger sibling to full-time childcare, is highlighted.
Student Spotlight: Nalini Khurana '21
Education Studies junior Nalini Khurana '21 dives into her time as a concentrator, sharing her favorite classes, community-building with BEAM, and what she's most passionate about.
Using Beauty Pageants to Trace the Arc of Feminism
Hilary Levey Friedman joined GoLocalProv to discuss her new book on beauty pageants in America.
Providence talks: A citywide partnership to address early childhood language development
In Studies in Educational Evaluation, Professors Kenneth Wong and Crystal Thomas evaluate Providence Talks, a partnership between the city of Providence and local non-profit service providers that helps develop language environments within homes for young children.
Indiana is a pioneer of virtual charters. What do those schools tell us about at-home learning?
Susanna Loeb, Professor of Education and director of the Annenberg Institute, comments on the benefits and drawbacks of virtual schools.
How Effective Is Online Learning? What the Research Does and Doesn't Tell Us
Susanna Loeb, Professor of Education, on the effectiveness of online learning for K-12 students.
Student Spotlight: Alicia Salisbury MAT'20
After an undergraduate career of tutoring and teaching assistantships, Alicia Salisbury MAT'20 discovers her love for teaching.
Improving Educational Outcomes
Four questions with Crystal Thomas, Lecturer in Education.
Hope and Change for Haiti celebrates International Women's Day
Hilary Levey Friedman, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, was honored at Hope and Change for Haiti's International Women's Day Celebration.
17 Bonners Named Newman Civic Fellows
Concentrator Nari Kato '21 was named a 2020 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact.
Hilary Levey Friedman on Dan Yorke State of Mind
Hilary Levey Friedman, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, appeared on WPRI's Dan Yorke State of Mind to discuss feminism and politics.
Are There Parenting Gaps? Research on Child-Rearing and Education in the U.S.
Yoko Yamamoto, Visiting Assistant Professor in Education, contributed a chapter, "Are There Parenting Gaps? Research on Child-Rearing and Education in the U.S." to a recently published book in Japanese.
Student Spotlight: Faith Carbon UEP'20
Faith Carbon UEP'20 shares her favorite part about the Urban Education Policy program and her dreams for the future.
Basic Black: Super Tuesday Predictions
Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins joined WGBH's Basic Black to discuss Super Tuesday.
New York Times national reporter talks United States education policy
Associate Professor of Education Matthew Kraft moderated a conversation with New York Times national correspondent Dana Goldstein '06 at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs.
David Rangel Wins Salomon Faculty Research Award
David Rangel, Assistant Professor of Education, has won a Richard B. Salomon Faculty Research Award in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
For the Love of Teaching
Four questions with Diane Silva Pimentel, Director of Teacher Education
Teacher PD Gets a Bad Rap. But Two Approaches Do Work
A recent research review led by Associate Professor of Education Matthew Kraft is cited in Education Week.
Personal Touch Beats Technology for Parent-School Communication, Survey Finds
Matthew Kraft, Associate Professor of Education, offers comments on how to achieve meaningful school-parent communication through low-tech means.
RI families still struggling with special education crisis
Susanna Loeb, Director of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform and Professor of Education, provides commentary on problems related to nationwide shortages of certified special education teachers.
The Critical Lack of Data on Alcohol and Marijuana Use by Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Rocio A. Nunez Pepen, an Education Studies concentrator on the Human Development track, co-authored a recently released article on research conducted in Summer 2019.
A New Series on the Practical Takeaways From Research
Professor of Education Susanna Loeb recently launched "What Works, What Doesn't," an Education Week blog series that will delve into how educators can put research into practice.
2069
Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins comments on Brown's 50 years of Open Curriculum and what the next 50 years hold.
Faculty Named to 2020 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
Three Education faculty members have been named to the 2020 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings by Education Week's Rick Hess Straight Up blog.
Student Spotlight: Nari Kato '21
Education Studies concentrator and DUG leader Nari Kato '21 describes his favorite part about the concentration and why he was drawn to study it.
The Central Falls school system is suddenly bursting at the seams. But no one knows how to pay for it
Professor of Education Policy Kenneth Wong comments on the Central Falls school system.
Black women reign at beauty pageants
Hilary Levey Friedman, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, provided commentary on the evolving definition of what it means to be a pageant winner.
Education Welcomes New Professor of Practice, Emily Kalejs Qazilbash
The Education Department welcomed Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Professor of Practice in Education, in November.
Young children's beliefs about school learning in Japan and the United States
Yoko Yamamoto's recent article, "Young children's beliefs about school learning in Japan and the United States: Cultural and socioeconomic comparisons," was published in Early Childhood Research Quarterly.
Why Developmental Science?
Jin Li, Professor of Education and Human Development, is spotlighted in the "Hidden Figures" in Developmental Science series for the Society for Research in Child Development.
Job Opportunity: English Language Learning Lecturer
The Department of Education seeks to hire a lecturer with expertise in language acquisition, bilingual education, and/or teaching English Language Learners.
Student Spotlight: Rachel Berger MAT'20
Rachel Berger MAT'20 explains how she decided to become a teacher and her plans following graduation.
Job Opportunity: Lecturer in Social Studies Education
The Department of Education seeks an outstanding teacher educator with a commitment to advancing educational equity in urban schools to join our dynamic and growing department as a Lecturer in Social Studies Education beginning in summer 2020.
Postdocoral Research Associate Receives ABWH Award for Article
Lindsey Jones, Postdocoral Research Associate, receives 2019 ABWH award for article.
R.I. SAT scores don't keep pace with grad rates
In an article in The Providence Journal, Director of the Urban Education Policy program, Kenneth Wong, comments on wide gaps between graduation rates and SAT scores in Rhode Island high schools. "It's important for the districts and the commissioner to communicate why this is important, that it's clearly connected to college and career readiness."
Wearable device counts words Detroit parents say to their young children
The number of words a child is exposed to in the first four years of life can have a huge impact on brain development, language skills and school readiness.
Brown Education Department Seeks Assistant or Associate Professor of Urban Education Policy
The Annenberg Institute and the Department of Education are searching to jointly hire a tenure-line faculty position in Urban Education Policy at the Assistant or Associate rank.
Jonathan Collins — Do Teachers Want Democracy? Deliberative Culture and Teachers' Evaluations of Schools
In a new article published by the Urban Affairs Review, Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins examines the way in which teachers form assessments of schools and districts that motivate their political behavior. The new theory proposed and tested in this article centers on deliberative democracy.