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Lynch School Faculty Selected as 2013 AERA Fellows
The American Education Research Association (AERA) has selected two Lynch School of Education faculty members to be AERA Fellows. Monan University Professor Philip G. Altbach and Professor Larry Ludlow are among 23 scholars nationwide who were selected this year in recognition of their exceptional scientific or scholarly contributions to education research or significant contributions to the field through the development of research opportunities and settings.
LSOE Faculty and Students Present Education Research
A number of faculty and students from the Lynch School of Education presented at the 2013 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA April 27-May 1.
Homily: 'Move From Surreality Back to Reality'
“During this surreal week, we have seen horror, we have felt the fear, and we have lost our collective innocence. But, and this is so crucial and I cannot emphasize it enough, we have seen good shepherds in our midst.” Lynch School Professor Joseph O’Keefe, S.J. reflected on the surreality of the Boston Marathon bombing in his homily at St. Ignatius Church on Sunday, April 21.
LSOE Faculty and Students Present Research on Child Development
Lynch School Faculty members and graduate students presented on a wide array of child development research at the 2013 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) in Seattle, WA, April 18-20, 2013.
Flood of Support for Injured Alumnus
Alumni, friends and even complete strangers have reached out to help Lynch School of Education graduate Patrick Downes '05 and his wife Jessica, a nurse at Mass. General Hospital, who were both seriously injured by the Boston Marathon blasts.
Professor Andy Hargreaves Talks Sustainability
Thomas More Brennan Chair Andy Hargreaves discusses the importance of investing in teachers, sustainability, and the Global Fourth Way in an Education Week guest blog. Hargreaves will be a featured speaker at the April 12-13, 2013 National Forum on School Improvement, hosted by The HOPE Foundation, NEA, AFT, AASA, and others.
BC Honored for Catholic Schools Partnerships
The Catholic Schools Foundation honored Boston College President William P. Leahy, S.J., and the University’s extensive partnerships with Catholic schools at the foundation’s 23rd annual Inner-City Scholarship Fund gala on Wednesday, March 27.
Districts Place High Priority on 1-to-1 Computing
Lynch School Assistant Research Professor Damian Bebell is quoted in Education Week about his work investigating the effects of 1-to-1 technology programs on teaching and learning and the importance of combining traditional indicators of success with the use of technology.
LSOE Professor Weighs in on National Testing in Singapore
Lynch School Professor Dennis Shirley provides insights about Fourth Way improvements for teaching and assessment in Singapore school systems in a Singapore Today article.
At Boston College, Jesuits Applaud Pope Francis I
Lynch School Professor Joseph O'Keefe, S.J. is quoted in an article on the appointment of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as Pope Francis I, the first Jesuit Pope.
Bilingual Education in Catholic Schools
Patricia Weitzel-O'Neill, Executive Director of the Roche Center for Catholic Education, was interviewed by Education Talk Radio about a new two-way immersion program that the Center will launch this fall in twelve Catholic schools across the United States.
Genre Based Writing with Maria Brisk
Professor Maria Brisk has been working with schools in the Boston area for more than five years to develop and implement what she calls “genre-based writing;” a curriculum for the teaching of writing that teaches students to explore a subject, develop, and write about the topic using the appropriate writing genre.
Tummala-Narra Recognized by American Psychological Association for Creative Integration of Therapy
Lynch School Assistant Professor Pratyusha Tummala-Narra was awarded the 2013 Johanna K. Tabin Book Proposal Prize from the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association for her book proposal “Psychoanalytic theory and culturally competent psychotherapy.”
Boston Teens Grow Green
Boston high school students enrolled in the Lynch School of Education's College Bound program are growing, harvesting and selling their own vegetables and herbs, and learning vital science and math skills, via an innovative hydroponic garden project led by Associate Professor Michael Barnett, Massachusetts' 2012 Professor of the Year.
Education Reform with Andy Hargreaves
Over 250 educators and guests attended a lecture by Thomas More Brennan Chair Andrew Hargreaves at Portland State University. The lecture focused on educational reform in America and how school leaders can create meaningful changes to improve student outcomes.
Vocabulary for English Language Learners
Lynch School Associate Professor Mariela Páez is a featured expert on "PBS KIDS!" She discusses three ways that teachers can improve their vocabulary instruction for English language learners.
Men and Masculinity
Lynch School Associate Dean and Professor James R. Mahalik discusses his research surronding men, masculinity, and the health risk-factor differences between men and women.
Supporting Special Education Teacher Retention
Teacher retention in private special education schools is a tremendous challenge. The Boston College Campus School at the Lynch School of Education hosted a legislative meeting to discuss the need for increased funding to support special education, especially in terms of supporting the salaries of special needs educators.
The Global Search for Education: What Is the Fourth Way?
Lynch School Professor Dennis Shirley and Thomas More Brennan Chair Andrew Hargreaves discuss their book The Global Fourth Way: The Quest for Educational Excellence in a Huffington Post blog. The Fourth Way is a new vision to bring about effective educational reform.
Heavy Hearts Over Closing of Cathedral Grammar School
Patricia Weitzel-O’Neill, executive director of the Roche Center for Catholic Education is quoted in a story about closing Catholic Schools across the nation in response to the recent announcement that Cathedral Grammar School in Boston's South End will soon close.
Two Lynch School of Education Alumnae Honored for Teaching Excellence
Two graduates of the Lynch School of Education and its Donovan Urban Teaching Scholars Program have been honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award and a $10,000 prize from the District of Columbia Public Schools. Hope Harrod, M.Ed. '00 and Mayra Canizales, M.Ed. '09 were among seven teachers honored at a ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Harrod also was named D.C.P.S. Teacher of the Year.
Fr. O'Keefe to Direct Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Lynch School Professor Joseph M. O’Keefe, SJ, an experienced administrator and a leading scholar of Catholic education, has been appointed interim director of the Boston College Center for Ignatian Spirituality.
Fixing Higher Education in India
Lynch School of Education Monan Professor Philip Altbach, director of the Center for International Higher Education, discussed what India needs to do to improve its higher education in a Q&A with India's Business Standard.
Marilyn Cochran-Smith Receives Honorary Degree
Cawthorne Professor of Teacher Education for Urban Schools Marilyn Cochran-Smith received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Glasgow. The degree was awarded in recognition of her contributions to the field of teacher education and development.
An Important Message from Interim Dean Maureen Kenny
Lynch School Interim Dean Maureen Kenny offers thoughts and resources for those coping with the Newtown, Conn. tragedy.
Lynch School Alumnus Named Massachusetts Secretary of Education
Matt Malone, Ph.D. 2002, will replace Paul Reville as Secretary of Education. Malone is currently the Superintendent of the Brockton School System.
TIMSS and PIRLS 2011 International Data Release
The TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, in association with IEA, has announced the international release of the TIMSS and PIRLS 2011 results.
M. Brinton Lykes Receives APA 2013 International Humanitarian Award
Lynch School Professor M. Brinton Lykes was selected as the recipient of the American Psychological Association (APA) 2013 International Humanitarian Award.
Lynch School Professor Works to Make Schools More Welcoming to LGBTQ Youth
Lynch School Assistant Professor Paul Poteat is featured in the APA Monitor for his work and perspectives on making schools more welcoming to LGBTQ youth.
Testing the World’s Schoolchildren in Math, Science, and Reading
On December 11 researchers from the TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center at the Lynch School of Education will announce the results of the latest TIMSS and PIRLS international assessments.