The Santa Ana Unified School District’s “Grow Your Own” Initiative with Special Education Teacher Program at Chapman University
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies is proud to partner with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) to launch the “Grow Your Own” Special Education Teacher Program. The initiative allows SAUSD classified employees to pursue a master’s degree and a teacher credential at Chapman University, with zero out-of-pocket cost*. “We are so very
College of Educational Studies announces new deans
Chapman University’s College of Educational Studies (CES) is pleased to announce the appointment of: Kelly Kennedy , associate professor, is the program coordinator of the School Psychology program. She is the editor of the Trainers’ Forum, and an Associate Editor of Contemporary School
Peter McLaren interviewed for the National Educational Evaluation Policy Gazette This Influential Educational Journal Reaches 50,000 readers, and Ministers of Education in 22 countries
The National Institute of Educational Evaluation Policy Gazette for the National Institute of Educational Evaluation of México interviewed Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies and International Ambassador for Global Ethics and Social Justice, Peter McLaren last month. The Dangers of Educational Extremism: High-Stakes Standardized Evaluation in US K-12 Education , which includes content from McLaren’s March
Dr. Peter McLaren presents Pedagogy of Insurrection at Loyola Marymount University 3rd Annual Leavey Presidential Chair Lecture
A packed auditorium of students, teachers, and faculty at Loyola Marymount University greeted Dr. Peter McLaren at the 3rd Annual Leavey Presidential Chair Lecture on Monday, February 15, 2016. In its third year, and organized by Dr. Antonia Darder, internationally known Freirean scholar, the Leavey Presidential Chair Lecture is a forum where
CES Celebrates Faculty New Book Releases
Latino Civil Rights in Education: La Lucha Sigue (October 2015) This book (Anaida Colon-Muniz and Magaly Lavadenz) documents the experience of historical and contemporary advocates in the movement for civil rights in education of Latinos in the United States. These critical narratives and counter narratives portray issues of identity, inequality, desegregation,
Dean Grogan Recognized as Influential National Education Leader Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings Released
The College of Educational Studies’ dean, Dr. Margaret Grogan, has been honored by the prestigious Edu-Scholar’s Public Influence Rankings. Dean Grogan was listed as number 116 of 200 scholars nationwide from more than 20,000 university-based faculty tackling educational questions in the United States. Published in Education Week, the rankings recognize scholars who had the biggest influence
Ruebén Martinez to Speak at Central Union and Wilson Junior High on Thursday, November 12, 2015 The Latino Education Activist – a MacArthur “Genius” Grant Recipient – Will Address Families: “Parents, Listen to Your Children About College” – Encouraging Students to Think Seriously About Attending College
ORANGE, Calif., October 28, 2015 — Ruebén Martinez – noted reading advocate, Latino education activist and Chapman University Presidential Fellow – will speak to students and their families at Central Union High School and Wilson Junior High School in El Centro on the topic “Parents, Listen to Your Children About College.” He will encourage students
CES Makes a Clean Sweep for Teaching Professorship Awards
Dr. Brian Alter, Professor has been chosen to receive the 2015-2017 Outstanding Teaching Senior Professorship Award by the Faculty Research and Development Council and the Chancellor’s Office. The award was presented to Dr. Alters at this year’s Faculty Honors Convocation on Friday, May 15, 2015. The award comes with a $10,000 honorarium, (to be
Donna Ford Attallah Educator Development Academy 2015 Education Summit
On March 22, 2015, Chapman University’s College of Educational Studies hosted its inaugural Education Summit: Rise Up for Children, Schools, Family, and Community . The first of many programs sponsored by the Donna Ford Attallah Educator Development Academy, the summit was an opportunity for educators, families, and neighborhood leaders to engage in conversations about education