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About the College
Making a Difference
Urgent needs demand bold new thinking.
We know that effective leadership can make the difference between school systems providing powerful, equitable instruction for all students and those merely managing from crisis to crisis. In the 2010 edition of Research that Matters, we focus on transformational leadership, looking at the ways that innovative thinking have improved policy and programs. Click here to read more: Follow the Leaders: New Directions in Educational Policy
Autism is one of the fastest growing issues facing society and our educational system. Ilene Schwartz, chair of the College’s special education program, developed the nationally recognized program Project DATA, combining early childhood education and applied behavior analysis to meet the educational needs of students with Autism. This program is currently being replicated in many states.
We count many bold thinkers in our alum community. At the forefront of this work are College of Education alumni, such as Diana Hess, newly appointed Senior Vice President of the Spencer Foundation, and Kareen Borders who recently received a Teachers Innovation Award from PBS.
We shape the future success of children and adults by reimagining what’s possible for all. We ground our work in evidence because it helps us to judge the quality of our efforts. We commit to continuously improving the way we work to develop democratic citizens, engage students in high quality learning, and promote justice through education.