This evaluation project focuses on the Quality First Academy, which is an initiative of the Quality First Arizona program that is operated by
Punya Mishra, a professor and associate dean of scholarship and innovation with Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, is being recognized as a 2024 AERA Fellow by the American Educational Research Association.
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Hans van der Mars, a Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, has been recognized by the International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology with the 2024 U.S.
Two faculty members with Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College are being recognized for their contributions to the education community.
Rajul (Raj) Pandya joined Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College as the Fulton Presidential Professor of Practice and executive director of the Global Futures Education Lab.
Educators aim every day to help learners of all ages understand complex concepts. Increasingly, they have turned to “active learning” approaches, even though it is not always clear to educators what that precisely means. For example, what exactly constitutes active learning activities, why are some activities less effective than others — and how should active learning activities be designed or selected from the many choices available online?
Reading comprehension is a critical skill developed in elementary school that provides a foundation for future student learning. Educators have identified a need to improve these skills in K–2 students, particularly for students who are English language learners and economically disadvantaged. One factor that can inhibit English language acquisition proficiency is low student engagement. Behavioral and emotional engagement, in particular, have been identified as significant predictors of reading performance.
Schools are critical settings for developing the next generation of healthy adults engaged in society. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on student learning as well as students’ social and emotional health. Recess is the main school setting for children to move and socialize, and these are critical behaviors that can support healthy growth and development, as well as academic success.
Through its spines and pleats, the saguaro has developed the ability to self-cool — a process that can teach humans about adaptability in extreme environments. These biomimicry-inspired lessons also offer educators a way to encourage students to understand their role in preparing for a more sustainable future.