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Fatemeh Moghaddam on ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Movement in Iran and Call for Transnational Feminists Solidarity
A doctoral candidate in cultural foundations of education and women’s and gender studies, Fatemeh Moghaddam’s areas of interest are decolonizing pedagogy and transnational feminist praxis, solidarity and coalition building, and ontological leadership. In particular, Moghaddam’s current research charts indigenous feminist…
How does learning about past racial injustice inform understanding current racial discrimination?
A recently released study coauthored by a Syracuse University researcher reveals how beliefs and political affiliations shape the public’s understanding about racial inequalities. The paper, “Historical information and beliefs about racial inequality,” was released earlier this year and published in…
The Most Effective Way To Educate Top Paid College Athletes
Rick Burton, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in the Falk College, authored the Sportico opinion piece “Knowledge Is Good, But What Topics Should NIL-Era Athletes Study?” Burton’s article explains how we can best educate high paid college…
Teacher Shortages, Learning Loss and More: Experts Available for Back to School Stories
Though most pandemic-related restrictions have eased, the impact of COVID-19 is still being felt in schools across the nation. As kids head back to the classroom, districts are struggling with staffing and trying to make up for learning loss caused…
Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
Helping Students Succeed: Addressing Pandemic-Related Learning Loss
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted so many aspects of our lives, and it may be some time before the full impacts are known. That’s especially true for students and teachers, who were forced to confront a new way of learning amid…
Syracuse University and the School of Education Award 2022 Tolley Medal to Allen Berger ’57, G’66
Literacy expert and advocate Allen Berger ’57, G’66 was honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at the 2022 One University Awards on Friday, April 22. The One University Awards is a celebration of…
Schools Should Prioritize Desegregation, Consistent Policy and Better Social Services
Despite some improvements over the last decade, recent Census data shows that high percentages of American children are still living in communities with high concentrations of poverty. What sort of impact do these economic conditions have on the classroom? And…
“Syracuse high schools seem to have right formula for graduation success, expert says.”
Joanna Masingila, Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence and professor of mathematics and mathematics education in the School of Education, was interviewed for the WAER story “Syracuse high schools seem to have right formula for graduation…
“Syracuse City School District sees significant gains in graduation rates”
George Theoharis, professor of educational leadership and inclusive elementary/early childhood education in the School of Education, was interviewed for the WAER story “Syracuse City School District sees significant gains in graduation rates.” Theoharis, who previously served as the associate dean…