News from WCER
Using Research to Narrow Gaps
July 15, 2012
African-American, Latino, and other students of color have much poorer odds of succeeding in public schools than do their White counterparts. But those odds can be improved.
Graduate Students Win More Awards
July 9, 2012
The Interdisciplinary Training Program in the Education Sciences prepares young education science scholars to provide solid evidence of “what works” in education.
Life in Early Childhood Settings
July 2, 2012
A high-quality prekindergarten (preK) education can prepare children for academic success in kindergarten and help develop the social and emotional skills to cope with the demands of early schooling.
Teaching the Art of Forgiveness in War-Torn Places
July 2, 2012
It’s difficult to imagine being able to forgive someone for the destruction and killing that occurred during ‘The Troubles.’
Digital Video Analysis Software Updated
June 25, 2012
Transana 2.50 is now available, offering new features.
Understanding Peer Bullying
June 19, 2012
Bullying is a serious health concern for middle school students.
Rebuilding and Reforming Higher Education in Iraq
June 15, 2012
In their efforts to help rebuild the nation, Iraqi universities emphasize professional programs like engineering, medicine, and law, but also support humanities and the liberal arts. But rebuilding and reform are taking place in the midst of heightened political turmoil.
Learning to Speak the Language
June 15, 2012
A student’s English language proficiency affects his or her school experience in fundamental ways. This holds especially true for English Learner (EL) students, whose life trajectories are shaped by how effectively teachers evaluate their proficiency in academic English and content knowledge.
Wisconsin Statewide Value-Added Project
June 11, 2012
School districts participating in the Wisconsin Statewide Value-Added project receive value-added estimates based on results from the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam for their district and their schools compared to the state average.
Grab This Generation
June 4, 2012
In the current issue of BOSS Magazine, Gloria Ladson-Billings discusses the need to “grab this generation” of students.
African American Students and Reading Interventions
May 28, 2012
Cathy Compton-Lilly finds that African American students and European American students who receive a complete Reading Recovery program have statistically comparable success rates, although a gap remains.
The Persistence of Gaps in Student Achievement
May 21, 2012
The purpose of Critical Race Theory (CRT) is social justice.
Hot Topics, Civil Discussions
May 15, 2012
If you watch TV political news coverage, listen to talk radio, or read blog comments, you’re exposed to lots of opinion. It’s often heated, and often uncivil. Have we lost the capacity for thoughtful debate?
Learning to Speak the Language
May 14, 2012
Federal accountability provisions require states to establish accountability systems for English language programs in school districts that support EL students.
Download Library Serves ELL Teachers
May 7, 2012
WIDA’s download library offers dozens of reports, guidelines, and other resources, many at no cost.
