The Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant supports an innovative project that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator (ESI) and for which no preliminary data exist. Applications submitted to this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) must not include preliminary data. Applications must include a separate attachment describing the change in research direction.
Our education system does not reliably deliver quality learning experiences for nearly enough people, and it systematically underdelivers for students of color and for students from low-income backgrounds. This challenge is exacerbated by teachers leaving the profession while others are choosing not to join the profession. Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has been working with schools and other partners to expand an initiative called Next Education Workforce™.
Founded in 2002 by Manoj Saxena and his family, the Saxena Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organization committed to improving the quality of life of women, children and senior citizens in the communities in which we live. The foundation has particular focus on initiatives that promote U.S. STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and empowerment of girl child and young women so that they have equal rights later in life. We partner with a wide range of outside individuals and organizations through our programs.
Researchers have identified a persistent underrepresentation of students by race and gender in STEM fields. One way to address this issue is by offering professional development that integrates culturally relevant pedagogy, which can provide educators with increased content knowledge, confidence and awareness of learning styles. However, most professional development programs focused on STEM domains are more focused on knowledge acumen, rather than treating underlying issues such as racism, sexism, classism and ableism.
Researchers have identified a need to address persistent challenges globally of promoting women to leadership positions in higher education. In Lebanon, researchers found that women filled just 15 of 65 dean positions in higher education. Among the challenges faced by women aspiring to academic leadership positions, according to researchers, are both a lack of professional development and the collective network support needed to elevate their presence and voice.
Researchers have identified a need to advance current initiatives that are designed to support environments for students systemically excluded by race and gender in STEM academic tracks. One way to achieve greater diversity within science, technology, engineering and math courses is by providing STEM educators with access to culturally relevant pedagogy approaches.
Press release announcement: Dec. 11, 2023
ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and PDK International are collaborating on a state-wide effort — called Educators Rising Arizona — to create new entry pathways for young educators.
Teachers College Doctoral Council is excited to host the 10th Annual Education Research Conference. This event brings together students across multiple colleges and disciplines at ASU to discuss a broad range of new and exciting research in education. The conference is free to attend (in-person or virtually) and provides an excellent opportunity to develop poster, panel, or round table presentation skills while receiving feedback from peers and professors about your work. Open to all ASU graduate students conducting research in education.
How did we as a society arrive at this place of profound educational inequity, and what can we do about it as educators? We will give an overview of our Teaching for Equity & Justice (TEJ) program that focuses on educator mindsets and strengthens school and district approaches to building a culture where everyone thrives. Our approach begins with an examination of self. Through interactive pedagogy, educators examine historical access to and the purpose of education. With that historical context, we explore current systems of inequity.
Join Think College and Urban Collaborative for a Free Zoom Panel Discussion about access to college for students with intellectual disability. This is an opportunity to hear from experts across the country about supporting successful transitions for students with intellectual disability from secondary education into higher education. Filmmaker Dan Habib of the Westchester Institute for Human Development will facilitate the panel, along with other expert panellists.