By 2035, there will be more young people entering Africa's workforce each year than in the rest of the globe combined.
But a significant gap exists between the number of young people seeking work and the limited employment opportunities available. There’s a mismatch between the skills demanded by the market and the training young people receive.
A monthly survey of books, chapters, articles and conference papers written by faculty members and graduate students of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Mirka Koro, professor of qualitative research and director of doctoral programs for Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, was named the Outstanding Doctoral Mentor by the ASU Graduate College for 2019–20. Koro will receive the award in a Feb. 24 ceremony.
Steve Graham, a Mary Ellen Warner Professor of Education at Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, won the 2018 Sylvia Scribner Award, presented by the American Educational Research Association. Named for American psychologist Sylvia Scribner, the award recognizes researchers whose work over the last decade represents a significant advancement in the understanding of learning and instruction.
Martin Carnoy (back row, center left) and attendees of the February CASGE Distinguished Lecture
Fifty years ago, international testing was launched as a way to collect more data for developing an understanding of educational systems in a comparative perspective. Today, international testing has gained a life of its own, and average test scores are being used to define the quality of educational systems and even the quality of labor forces.
Last year, Shawn Loescher (EdD ’18) presented his TED-Ed Talk at the TEDSummit in Edinburgh, Scotland. Loescher, CEO of Urban Discovery Schools, was just one of 16 extraordinary innovators worldwide recognized by the TED-Ed Innovative Educator program for his leadership in advancing education.
You’ve attended a PBELL training and you are now ready to put that knowledge into action. You may be asking yourself, “What can I do to set my students up for success for their first PBELL experience?” Here are four tips to help set the stage for a smooth PBELL experience for you and your students.
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Update: Due to the novel coronavirus we are not able to share the same space, but we can still share the same spirit of wellness virtually. Most of our wellness events will now be offered online, including Teatime Tuesdays and Wellness Wednesdays.
Alumnus Michael Robert (EdD ’11), superintendent of Osborn School District has been selected to participate in the Fulbright Leader for Global Schools Program.
A monthly survey of books, chapters, articles and conference papers written by faculty members and graduate students of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
