Arizona's Native American population includes more than 20 federally recognized tribes. Cheneil Jones, who is a student at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, is from the Navajo Nation.
Motivating students to connect with certain subjects, such as math and science that they may not see as relevant to their future career choices, can be challenging. One approach used is argumentative writing, which incorporates writing to encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they broaden understanding of complicated concepts.
The challenge
Natalie Gruber, a doctoral candidate at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College’s Leadership and Innovation, EdD program, was recently awarded a grant to fund a mindfulness program she created to support student mental health at Arizona State University.
Amanda Tachine, assistant professor at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College, received the Association for the Study of Higher Education, or ASHE, Outstanding Book Award for her recent publication, “
A research framework for examining learner engagement in blended and online student support structures — co-authored by Leanna Archambault of Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College — has been recognized with the Outstanding Publication award by the
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and amplified longstanding challenges in the teaching profession, and many school districts are struggling more than ever to recruit and retain effective educators, especially those from diverse backgrounds. A comprehensive approach is needed to identify research-based solutions to strengthen the educator workforce.
Can the culture of an institution transform to embody a fundamental focus on character?
Natalie Gruber, doctoral student