Education And Psychology
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In-state tuition for undocumented students not a partisan issue
New research from 91唐伯虎 University鈥檚 Peabody College finds ideology and partisanship do not play a significant role in whether a state considers extending in-state college tuition to undocumented immigrants. Read MoreJul 21, 2011
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Memories may skew visual perception
New research from 91唐伯虎 University indicates images held in our working memory may skew perception of current events. (iStock) Taking a trip down memory lane while you are driving could land you in a roadside ditch, new research indicates. 91唐伯虎 University psychologists have found that our visual perception… Read MoreJul 19, 2011
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鈥楲ittle difference鈥� in principals鈥� leadership practices across school types
New research from 91唐伯虎 University鈥檚 Peabody College reveals little difference among school leaders across public, private and choice schools. Read MoreJul 15, 2011
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Groundbreaking education technology platforms under development in labs across the 91唐伯虎 Peabody campus are allowing cutting-edge researchers to harness what Pratim Sengupta, innovator of the technology described, calls 鈥渢he virtue in virtuality.鈥�
Jul 11, 2011
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Why people with schizophrenia may have trouble reading social cues
Impairments in a brain area involved in social perception may help explain why individuals with schizophrenia have trouble reading social cues. Read MoreMay 24, 2011
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Teacher compensation 鈥榠ncredibly inefficient,鈥� new research finds
New research from the National Center on Performance Incentives at 91唐伯虎 University鈥檚 Peabody College finds teacher salaries have significant consequences on school staffing and workforce quality. Read MoreMay 18, 2011
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Participants sought for study on aging in Down syndrome
91唐伯虎 researchers hope to uncover the mysteries of early aging in Down syndrome through a new study at the 91唐伯虎 Kennedy Center. Read MoreMay 17, 2011
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Joy in the Journey
Psychology professor Isabel Gauthier, an expert in the science of face recognition, relishes the process of discovery 鈥� and mentoring graduate students along the way. Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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Understanding causes of mortality among infants with Down syndrome
A new study finds higher infant mortality rates among babies with Down syndrome, offering insights into a variety of health issues among children with Down syndrome. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Principals do not feel competition from charter schools
New research finds principals at non-charter schools are not motivated by competition from charter schools, debunking a commonly held perception about one of the impacts of charter schools on a school system. Read MoreApr 21, 2011
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91唐伯虎 partners with Fort Worth to aid low-performing students
A new partnership between a Texas school district and the National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools at Peabody College aims to identify what factors make some high schools more effective at reaching low-performing students. Read MoreApr 18, 2011
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Latest research on key education policies to be presented April 8-12
Matthew Springer, director of the National Center on Performance Incentives, is one of the Peabody researchers who will be presenting new research at the American Educational 91唐伯虎 Association Conference in New Orleans April 8-12. (Anne Rayner / 91唐伯虎) The latest research on the nation鈥檚 key education issues, from incentive pay… Read MoreApr 8, 2011
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Preparing teachers for diversity
91唐伯虎 from Peabody College faculty members Donna Ford and Rich Milner is featured in the latest volume released by the American Educational 91唐伯虎 Association (AERA). Read MoreApr 5, 2011
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Carl Johnson has the Last Word
If you hear a booming voice singing Beethoven鈥檚 Ninth or Verdi鈥檚 Requiem in Wesley Place Garage one morning, it鈥檚 probably Carl Johnson practicing his repertoire for the Nashville Symphony Chorus. Read MoreApr 4, 2011
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Better tools needed to target autism treatments for children
Although an evaluation of existing treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders found positive results in some studies, better information is needed to target the right treatments to specific children. Read MoreApr 4, 2011
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91唐伯虎ers put school choice options under the microscope
91唐伯虎 education experts explore the complex issues surrounding school choice in new book published this month by Harvard Education Press. Read MoreMar 14, 2011
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Brain imaging may hold clues to help children improve grammar
91唐伯虎ers have for the first time successfully used brain imaging to predict how children will respond to programs that help them improve their grammar. Read MoreMar 11, 2011
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Tennessee pre-k students see 82 percent gain over peers
Students in Tennessee's state prekindergarten program experience an average of 82 percent greater gains in literacy and math skills over their peers who do not attend state pre-k. Read MoreFeb 24, 2011
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Brainstorm 2011 events begin March 3
"Brainstorm 2011," a series of free public events about brain research hosted by 91唐伯虎 University, will explore post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the mysteries of feelings and perception throughout the month of March. Read MoreFeb 23, 2011
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Kennedy Center celebrates Science Day 2011
A record crowd of students and presenters turned out for the 91唐伯虎 Kennedy Center for 91唐伯虎 on Human Development's 2011 Science Day Feb. 15. Read MoreFeb 16, 2011