Dean and George and Diane Weiss Professor of Education @PennGSE. Mom of 2 amazing boys. Runner, nature lover, and lifelong learner.
East Lansing, MI
Joined July 2016
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Wow. I’m so honored to learn this! I would love the opportunity to chat with and learn from @aefpweb doc students!
@aefpweb Doc. Students! Nominations & input NEEDED!
We are planning a networking event for Ss and their "dream" academics for the '24 conference.
**If you are interested in attending this, PLEASE fill out this survey!
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@Quintero05Diana @_ajmoran
This is simply heart breaking news. Kathy was a true champion for higher education and - more than anything- for people and institutions working to improve the lives of Michiganders. I learned a tremendous amount from her. May her memory be a blessing.
This is 46. Post-run kisses from the doggos shown, morning hugs from the human pups too rushed to capture.
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🚨 Just released: EPIC’s latest report on Michigan’s benchmark assessments expands on our previous analyses using newly available data from the 2022-23 school year. Read here: bit.ly/3SEEQtb and see full 🧵
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Partnership schools face substantial human capital challenges: high turnover, difficulty with recruitment, and relying on subs. These challenges are consequential because they weaken instructional quality, disrupt instructional improvement, and impact teacher working conditions.
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For Michigan’s Partnership schools, teacher retention and recruitment will be key for school improvement. This report describes the human capital challenges Partnership schools face and the strategies in place to address them: bit.ly/47ce3Zu
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We’re hiring a Director for the Education Policy and Innovation Center. We’d love to have you work with us! @MSUCollegeofEd
careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/51… – at Lansing, MI
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How do you explain war and armed conflict to children? Psychologist Marsha Richardson offers advice for parents and teachers in the latest #PennGSEPlaybook, penng.se/playbook74.
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As we enter Ph.D. application season, here are some highlights about Education Policy @PennGSE Our application deadline is Dec 1.
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Hey, @aefpweb First Gen/Doc Students! BOO!👻
No, just kidding :) Join us and this pleasant panel on Oct 30 to learn how to navigate the job market. @WaltEcton @skabourek @TatiVelasco @gema_zamarro
Register here: bit.ly/3F6boo2
@_ajmoran @Quintero05Diana @tswid_phd
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Three new papers on teachers' unions and collective bargaining in education! Let me tell you about them. 1/21
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I am accepting PhD students to join our research group at Penn GSE in Fall '24. If you are interested in tech for collaborative learning, learning analytics, and AI for knowledge building, please get in touch.
See more here: penn-wonderlab.github.io/
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Lovely Sunday morning… early fall long run followed by doggo snuggles while working in the crisp fall air.
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My center is growing. We are looking to hire a full-time research associate to join the UNLV CREA team.
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New release! Our latest report examines the literacy professional development opportunities available to K-3 teachers in Michigan. Find out more here: bit.ly/45bzqse🧵 👇
I haven’t been on here much but had to share this amazing news for #Michigan education! @vkeesler @MSUCollegeofEd @LindsayCase1
Launch Michigan announces Venessa Keesler as its new president & CEO — Launch Michigan launchmichigan.org/news/laun…
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The AEFP early career mentorship program aims to provide support to early-career professionals from backgrounds historically marginalized or underrepresented in fields that center on education finance and policy. Learn more about the program at aefpweb.org/mentorship_progr…
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Now it's down to ONE day away!
I really hope that folks who have some say about layoffs, and care about equity and teacher quality, join us tomorrow.
Our next webinar is just TWO days away! Join us this Wednesday, September 20 @ 11:00 AM ET to hear @KatharineStrunk, @CEDR_US, @Dr_Vitti, and @matt_barnum discuss how school districts can prioritize equity in the event of layoffs.
Register here: air-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
ALT CALDER Webinar | Navigating Layoffs and the Fiscal Cliff: How Can Districts Minimize Harm to Teachers & Students? Wednesday, September 20, 2023 11:00 AM ET