PhD Literacy, Language and Culture student Colleen Whittingham is investigating how the gaze, gestures and use of bodies in speaking between children and parents impacts literacy learning.
How does the strength of connectivity between student and school affect Black male students with special education needs? PhD Special Education student Kari Smith is on the case.
The College's Danny Martin, PhD, professor of curriculum and instruction, argues that STEM education without a moral component is another tool to marginalize Black and Latina/o learners.
Doctoral student Maisie Gholson is investigating how Black girls' social networks at school impact their opportunities to learn math and the effects on their pursuit of STEM careers in the future.
In an op-ed, Professor David Stovall analyzes the surge of suspensions in Chicago Public Schools and the marginaliziation of African American and Latino students in the discipline system.
Anwar Smith, MEd Youth Development, works to strengthen ties between school, home, church and community to bolster life outcomes for children in Chicago's low-income neighborhoods.
Doctoral student Jessica Gottlieb is investigating how state and national policies are creating the perception of the teaching profession facing aggression.
College of Education students Kisha Milam Brooks and Dayo Harris are implementing a service learning curriculum at Village Leadership Academy that empowers youth to create social change.
MEd Youth Development alumna Kim Meares is piloting a program that creates opportunities for young adults living with developmental disabilities to build life and career skills.
Chicago is in need of new special educators, and alumna Valerie Jones, PhD Special Education '13 is working to prepare new special education teachers with small group intervention skills.
