School Grant Awards
School of Education and grant and research awards
CAREER: Teaching Mathematics Well in Community Colleges: Understanding the Impact of Reform-Based Instructional Resources
Period: 06/01/08-05/31/13
Amount: $698,161
Vilma Mesa has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation, for a project entitled, "CAREER: Teaching Mathematics Well in Community Colleges: Understanding the Impact of Reform-Based Instructional Resources" in the amount of $698,161 for the period 6/1/2008 to 5/31/2013.
Burnley and Rowan awarded grant from the Kellogg Foundation
Period: 03/01/08-07/31/08
Amount: $350,000
Ken Burnley and Brian Rowan have been awarded a grant from the Kellogg
Foundation, for a project entitled, "Catalyzing School Improvement in
Michigan: Working with Schools, Families and Communities" in the amount
of $350,000 for the period 3/1/2008 to 7/31/2008.
Rowan and Cohen awarded grant from Pennsylvania/William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Period: 08/01/07-01/31/09
Amount: $263,820
Brian Rowan and David Cohen have been awarded a grant from the University of Pennsylvania/William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, for a project entitled, "Center on Continuous Instructional Improvement (CCII)-Issues in Scaling" in the amount of $263,820 for the period 8/1/2007-1/31/2009.
Community Organizing Strategies for Promoting
Public Deliberation in Diverse Community Settings
John Burkhardt awarded a grant from the Kettering Foundation.
Period: 12/15/2007 to 12/15/2008
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the Kettering Foundation, for a project entitled, "Community Organizing Strategies for Promoting Public Deliberation in Diverse Community Settings" in the amount of $32,000 for the period 12/15/2007 to 12/15/2008.
Middle Eastern Adolescents's Social Identity, Experience Inclusion and Perceived School Academic Culture: Implications for Adaptive School Policies and Practices
Stuart Karabenick awarded a grant from the University of Toledo.
Period: 08/01/07-07/31/09
Stuart Karabenick has been awarded a grant from the University of Toledo, for a project entitled, "Middle Eastern Adolescents's Social Identity, Experience Inclusion and Perceived School Academic Culture: Implications for Adaptive School Policies and Practices" in the amount of $50,120 for the period 8/1/2007 to 7/31/2009.
The purpose of the study is to look at Middle Eastern middle school students in the greater Detroit area, in schools where they exist as a small minority. a significant minority using a multimethod approach to obtain quantitative and qualitative data over a 2 year interval.
Support for the Continuing Development of a National Commission on the Future of African American Men and Boys
John Burkhardt awarded a grant from the Morgan State University.
Period: 08/01/07-01/31/08
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the Morgan State University, for a project entitled, "Support for the Continuing Development of a National Commission on the Future of African American Men and Boys" in the amount of $18,000 for the period 8/1/2007
to 1/31/2008.
The broad goal of the project is to make appropriate use of a comprehensive understanding of the needs of African American men in the United States, coupled with our knowledge of programs intended to deal with the issues of vulnerable young adults of color, to provide a framework for action and a commitment to act within a coalition of selected individuals and institutions.
Investigating Teachers' Knowledge of Reading Text
Geoffrey Phelps and David Johnson awarded a grant from the Spencer Foundation.
Period: 09/01/07-08/31/10
Geoffrey Phelps and David Johnson have been awarded a grant from the Spencer Foundation, for a project entitled, "Investigating Teachers' Knowledge of Reading Text" in the amount of $37,775 for the period 12/1/2007 to 11/30/2008.
This study is designed to identify the core tasks of teaching that involve reading text and, from the perspective of what teachers do, to investigate the knowledge of text needed for and used in the practice of teaching reading.
Modeling and Developing Situation Awareness in Teachers
Kevin Miller awarded a grant from the Department of Education.
Period: 09/01/07-08/31/10
Kevin Miller has been awarded a grant from the Department of Education, for a project entitled, "Modeling and Developing Situation Awareness in Teachers" in the amount of $816,936 for the period 9/1/2007 to 8/31/2010.
In both popular conception and theoretical models, a hallmark of skilled teachers is their ability to monitor the complex, chaotic environment of a classroom and hone in on key features relevant to monitoring student understanding and maintaining student attention. This ability, termed “situation awareness” (Endsley, 1995) is central to the performance of many complex activities. We know very little about how teachers manage their attention while teaching, and even less about how this ability develops. The proposed project will develop basic models of situation awareness in teaching and how this ability changes with expertise.
Universal Design of Inquiry-Based Middle and High School Science Curriculum
LeeAnn Sutherland, Joe Krajcik and Chris Quintana awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Period: 09/15/07-08/31/09
LeeAnn Sutherland, Joe Krajcik and Chris Quintana have been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation, for a project entitled, "Universal Design of Inquiry-Based Middle and High School Science Curriculum" in the amount of $600,969 for the period 9/15/2007 to 8/31/2009.
This project is a 4 year collaboration to improve science education through the application of Universal Design for learning (UDL) to curricula developed in 2 previously supported NSF projects.
Reframing the Conversation on Immigration
John Burkhardt awarded a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York
Period: 07/01/07-06/30/08
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, for a project entitled, "Reframing the Conversation on Immigration" in the amount of $50,000 for the period 7/1/2007 to 6/30/2008.
The purpose of the project is to develop action-oriented institutional responses to immigration and education. It is our goal to ensure that these responses will result in positive changes that will enhance educational access and success of affected student populations and the communities and families that they represent.
Reframing the Conversation on Immigration
John Burkhardt awarded a grant from the Lumina Foundation
Period: 06/01/07-06/01/08
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the Lumina Foundation, for a project entitled, "Reframing the Conversation on Immigration” in the amount of $51,300 for the period 6/1/2007 to 6/1/2008.
The purpose of the grant is to fund a national conference and post conference analysis and dissemination of key issues of importance in the convergence of immigration and higher education.
Are There Answers in "The Toolbox (Revisited)"?
Steve DesJardins awarded a grant from the Spencer Foundation.
Period: 6/1/2007-11/31/2007
Steve DesJardins has been awarded a grant from the Spencer Foundation, for a project entitled, "Are There Answers in "The Toolbox (Revisited)"?" in the amount of $9,700 for the period 6/1/2007 to 11/31/2007.
Team-Math and MSP-MAP (UM) Quantitative Data Collaboration
Stuart Karabenick and Martin Maehr awarded a grant from the Auburn University/National Science Foundation.
Period: 5/01/07-9/30/07
Stuart Karabenick and Martin Maehr have been awarded a grant from the Auburn University/National Science Foundation, for a project entitled, "Team-Math and MSP-MAP (UM) Quantitative Data Collaboration" in the amount of $59,475 for the period 5/1/2007 to 9/30/2007.
Team-Math collaboration with MSP-MAP to obtain technical assistance and professional development resources.
Reframing the Conversation on Immigration
John Burkhardt awarded a grant from The College Board
Period: 11/01/06-10/31/07
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from The College Board, for a project entitled, "Reframing the Conversation on Immigration" in the amount of $25,000 for the period 11/1/2006-10/31/2007.
The purpose of the grant is to organize a facilitated discussion on the topic of immigration and US higher education, the National Forum is working in partnership with the Hispanic Assoc. of Colleges and Universities, the Institute for Higher Education Policy, and the National Center for Institutional Diversity at the UM.
Preparation and Access: A Multilevel Analysis of State Policy Influences on the Academic Antecedents to College Enrollment
Ed St. John and Nathan Daun-Barnett awarded Association for Institutional Research grant
Period: 06/01/07-05/21/08
Ed St. John and Nathan Daun-Barnett have been awarded a grant from the Association for Institutional Research for a project entitled, "Preparation and Access: A Multilevel Analysis of State Policy Influences on the Academic Antecedents to College Enrollment" in the amount of $15,000 for the period 6/1/2007 to 5/31/2008.
Carnegie Corporation Grant
Elizabeth Moje awarded Carnegie Corporation grant
Period: 07/01/07-06/30/08
Elizabeth Moje has been awarded a grant from the Carnegie Corporation, for a project "Assessing Secondary Teachers' Disciplinary Literacy Knowledge and Practice: Building Prototypes" in the amount of $24,900 for the period 7/1/2007 to 6/30/2008.
University of Chicago/NSF Grant
Valerie Lee awarded University of Chicago/NSF Grant
Period: 01/01/07-12/31/07
Valerie Lee has been awarded a grant from the University of Chicago/NSF, for a project entitled, "Curriculum Policy Effects on Math and Science Coursetaking, Achievement, and Preparation for College In Chicago Public High Schools" in the amount of $112,031 for the period 1/1/2007 to 12/31/2007.
There is a nationwide call for reform of the high school curriculum
to better prepare students for college entry and for the workforce
demands of the 21st century. Several initiatives require all students
to enroll in a college-prep. curriculum, as well as substantial expansion
of honors and Advanced Placement courses. This study allows a rigorous evaluation of the hypothesis in the mathematics and science curriculum including an evaluation to the extent to which mathematics and science curriculum reform influences students' achievement and attainment in a public, urban setting in Chicago's Public High Schools.
Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Grant
Lawrence wins Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Grant
Period: 09/01/06-10/15/07
Janet Lawrence has been awarded a grant from the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics for a project entitled,
"Knight Commission Faculty Survey" in the amount of $67,416 for the period 9/1/2006 to 10/15/2007.
The purpose of the grant is to meet with the Faculty Advisory Group and conduct individual interviews with faculty on several NCAA Division 1A campuses.
Saginaw Valley State University Grant
Michigan Department of Education Grant
Best and Silver awarded MDE grant to support Teacher Leadership.
Steve Best and Ed Silver have been awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Education for the Michigan Mathematics and Science Teacher Leadership Collaborative in the amount of $356,286 for the period of 9/1/2006 to 8/31/2007.
The Michigan Mathematics and Science Teacher Leadership Collaborative is a statewide effort to support instructional leadership for mathematics and science throughout Michigan. This program represents a partnership of UM, the University of Michigan - Dearborn, Saginaw Valley State University, Grand Valley State University, and the Mathematics and Science Center Network to support teachers, administrators, educational support organizations, and math and science faculty from higher education in addressing the varying concerns of high-needs schools in Michigan as they try to improve classroom instruction in mathematics and science. For more information, visit the project website at http://www.mmstlc.org.
Association of American Colleges and Universities Grant
Eric Dey awarded Association of American Colleges and Universities grant
Period: 10/01/06-09/30/06
Eric Dey has been awarded a grant from the Association of American
Colleges and Universities, for a project entitled, "Survey Assistance for
the Core Commitments Project: Educating Students for Personal and
Social Responsibility" in the amount of $123,735 for the period
10/1/2006 to 9/30/2008.
The purpose of the grant is to assist with the management and analysis of data collected as part of the AAC&U Core Commitments Project supported by the Templeton Foundation.
Lumina Foundation Grant
St. John wins Lumina Foundation grant
Period: 12/19/06-12/19/06
Studies of Indiana's Twenty-First Century Schools Program providing follow-up analyses of effects of six-year persistence for the 1999 & 2000 cohorts, analyses of the effects of high school services on early college success for the 2002 and 2004 cohorts, and design of a web survey of Scholars and recipients of other need-based grants in Indiana.
Edward St. John has been awarded a grant from the Lumina Foundation, for a project entitled, "Studies of the Impact of Indiana's 21st Century Scholars Program" in the amount of $200,000 for the period 11/1/06 to 2/29/08.
Northwestern NSF Grant
Krajcik and Davis awarded Northwestern/NSF grant
Period: 10/01/06-10/31/06
Joe Krajcik and Betsy Davis have been awarded a grant from Northwestern University/NSF, for a project entitled, "A Learning Progression for Scientific Modeling" in the amount of $237,150 for the period 10/1/2006 to 9/3102007.
The grant will work with investigators from Northwestern University, Michigan State University, University of Illinois, Wright State University
and AAAS Project 2061 to refine the learning progressions and associated research studies. Will develop modeling activities to be incorporated into the existing or currently under development IQWST middle shool curriculum materials for 6th & 7th grade chemistry materials.
Ann Arbor Schools Grant
Barry Fishman and Anika Ball awarded Ann Arbor Public Schools grant.
Period: 09/01/06-08/31/07
Barry Fishman and Anika Ball have been awarded a grant from the Ann Arbor Public Schools, for a project entitled, "Scarlett Middle School Laptop Program Evaluation" in the amount of $30,025 for the period 9/1/2006 to 8/31/2007.
The purpose of the grant is to conduct an external evaluation of the Scarlett Middle School's Laptop program.
Spencer foundation grant
Magdalene Lampert awarded Spencer foundation grant.
Period: 09/01/06-08/31/07
Magdalene Lampert has been awarded a grant from the Spencer Foundation, for a project entitled, "Learning Complex Performance in, from, and for Practice: Implications for Teaching and Teacher Education" in the amount of $47,725 for the period 9/1/2006 to 8/31/2007.
This grant will develop a research program in the area of teaching and teacher development to frame teaching as complex and ambitious performance requiring not only skills, knowledge, and dispositions but the capacity to judge when, where, and how to use skills and knowledge in direct interaction with learners
National Science Foundation Grant Award
Steve Schilling is awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation
Period: 09/15/06-08/31/09
Steve Schilling has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation, for a project entitled, "Measuring Math Knowledge for Teaching Using Computerized Adaptive Testing" in the amount of $711,444 for the period 9/15/2006 to 8/31/2009.
The grant will create a web-based computerized adaptive testing (CAT) assessment in order to fully exploit the extensive library of items developed as part of the LMT project.
Michigan Department of Education Grant
Percy Bates awarded Michigan Department of Education Grant
Period: 08/01/06-06/30/08
Percy Bates has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Education, for a project entitled, "Partners for Achievement in Mathematics and Science" in the amount of $184,102 for the period 8/1/2006 to 6/30/2008.
This grant will provide professional development in mathematics to improve teacher qaulity and student achievement in Detroit, Flint, & Hannahville Indian School/Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy targeted to high poverty schools that have not made AYP.
University of Chicago Grant
Valerie Lee wins University of Chicago grant.
Period: 07/01/06-06/30/10
Valerie Lee has been awarded a grant from the University of Chicago, for a project entitled, "A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effects of District-Wide High School Curriculum Reform on Academic Achievement and Attainment in Chicago" in the amount of $467,159 for the period 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2010.
This grant will provide a rigorous test of reform on high school curriculum to better prepare students for the workforce demands of the 21st century.
National Association for Equal Opportunity Grant
John Burkhardt awarded National Association for Equal Opportunity Grant
Period: 05/15/06-06/30/07
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the National Assoc. for Equal Opportunity, for a project entitled, "Promoting Best Practices in Leadership within Historically Black Colleges and Universities" in the amount of $14,500 for the period 5/15/2006 to 6/30/2006.
Spencer Foundation Grant
Phyllis Blumenfeld awarded Spencer Foundation grant
Period: 07/01/06-06/30/06
Phyllis Blumenfeld has been awarded a grant from the Spencer Foundation, for a project entitled, "Longitudinal Student Outcomes in a Scaling Urban Inquiry-Based Science Intervention" in the amount of $351,900 for the period 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2008.
This grant will leverage a large-scale longitudinal data set
accumulated during an urban science curriculum partnership
centered on project-based and technology-supported learning
for students and professional development for teachers.
Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Continuation
Pat King awarded continuation for Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education
Period: 01/01/06-12/31/07
This award is a continuation of the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education. The major task of the 2006-07 year of the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education is to launch the longitudinal portion of the study; this design will allow us to track changes in student experiences, attitudes, and achievement of the selected liberal arts outcomes over time.
Mott Foundation Grant
John Burkhardt awarded Mott Foundation Grant
Period: 04/01/06-03/31/06
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the Mott Foundation, for a project entitled, "Technical Assistance in Support of the Bridges to the Future Program in Genessee County" in the amount of $56,160 for the period 4/1/2006 to 3/31/2007.
This grant will support work that supports the future success and sustainability of the Bridges to the Future before and after-school learning program.
National Science Foundation Grant
Pam Moss wins National Science Foundation grant.
Period: 07/01/06-06/30/11
Pamela Moss has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation, for a project entitled, "Developing an Integrated Assessment and Support System for Elementary Teacher Education" in the amount of $1,985,002 for the period 7/1/2006-6/30/2011.
This projects seeks to develop, implement, and evaluate a prototype for an integrated assessment system in elementary teacher education in mathematics.
National Association for Equal Opportunity Grant
John Burkhardt awarded National Association for Equal Opportunity grant.
Period: 10/01/05-07/31/06
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the National Association for Equal Opportunity, for a project entitled, "Case Studies and Best Practices for HBCU Institutions" in the amount of $22,050 for the period 10/1/2005 to 7/31/2006.
The purpose of the grant is to To work with NAFEO to lift the visibility of HBCU institutions in American higher education.
Kettering Foundation Grant
John Burkhardt awarded Kettering Foundation Grant.
Period: 03/30/06-03/31/06
John Burkhardt has been awarded a grant from the Kettering Foundation, for a project entitled, "Investigating the Relationship Between the Public and Higher Education Institutions" in the amount of $25,000 for the period 3/30/2006 to 3/31/2007.
This grant is about working with the Kettering Foundation to contribute to the Foundation's research that investigates the relationship between the public and higher education institutions by analyzing the effects of deliberative forums over issues related to higher education on citizens' understanding of the issues; officials' interpretation and uses of citizens' reports from the deliberative forums; and the impact of these forums on higher education institutions.
Learning Point Associates Grant
Brian Rowan awarded Learning Point Associates Grant
Period: 01/01/06-06/30/06
Brian Rowan has been awarded a grant from the Learning Point Associates, for a project entitled, "The Great Lakes West Comprehensive Center (GLWCC) - External Evaluation" in the amount of $62,000 for the period 1/1/2006 to 6/30/2006.
This grant is for the internal evaluation for Great Lakes East/Great Lakes West Instruments and Protocols for Internal Evaluation.
Corporation of Public Broadcasting Grant
Susan Neuman wins Corporation of Public Broadcasting grant
Period: 09/15/05-09/14/06
Susan Neuman has been awarded a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for a project entitled, "Ready to Learn School Implementation Study" in the amount of $5,306,355 for the period 9/15/2005 to 9/14/2006.
This grant proposes an evaluation of program implementation and program impact designed to a) establish scientifically-based educational programming and curriculum materials for low-income children, ages 2-8; and b) examine the impact of these materials on children's school readiness skills.
University of Chicago Grant
Brian Rowan wins University of Chicago Grant
Period: 01/01/06-12/31/06
Brian Rowan has been awarded a grant from the University of Chicago (Steve Raudenbus), for a project entitled, "Building Capacity to Evaluate Group Level Interventions" in the amount of $50,639 for the period 1/1/2006-12/31/2006.
This grant is a continuation of Steve Raudenbush's WT Grant proposal improving the quality of research on programs designed to improve the lives of youth.
Learning Point Associates Grant
Rowan awarded Learning Point Associates grant
Period: 02/01/06-06/30/06
Brian Rowan has been awarded a grant from Learning Point Associates, for a project entitled, "The National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality (NCCTQ) - Evaluation Plan" in the amount of $143,152 for the period 2/1/2006 to 6/30/2006.
National Science Foundation Grant
Krajcik wins NSF grant for workshop
Period: 02/01/06-01/31/07
Joe Krajcik has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation, for a project entitled, "A Workshop to Identify and Clarify Nanoscale Learning Goals" in the amount of $122,418 for the period 2/1/2006 to 1/31/2007.
The purpose of the grant is to hold a workshop that brings together leading experts and practitioners in nanoscience, learning science and science education to explore and debate the major concepts and learning goals for nanoscience.
National Science Foundation Grant
Heather Hill awarded 1M Grant from NSF
Period: 05/01/06-04/30/09
Heather Hill has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation, for a project entitled, "Measuring Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching: Evaluation Module Development and Dissemination" in the amount of $1,048,184 for the period 5/1/2006 to 4/30/2009.
The Learning Mathematics for Teaching (LMT) project develops, validates, and disseminates measures for evaluating the effectiveness of programs designed to improve teachers' content knowledge for teaching mathematics. Different from conventional measures of teachers' content knowledge in mathematics, these measures investigate teachers’ mathematical knowledge as it is used within particular tasks of teaching. For instance, these measures not only assess whether teachers know that 35 x 25 = 875, but also whether teachers can analyze and understand different student methods for solving this problem, or identify the cause of student errors when performing this computation. We have used these measures to study teacher learning in the context of California’s Mathematics Professional Development Institutes, finding that teachers who studied longer and reported more focus on communication, representation, justification and proof posted higher gain scores. These measures are also being used broadly in other evaluations and scholarly research, including many Math-Science Partnerships. To date, we have trained over 350 individuals – including scholars from Canada, Ireland, South Korea, and South Africa – in their use. This work is supported by National Science Foundation grants REC-0207649, EHR-0335411, and REC-051746.
Carnegie Corporation Grant
Elizabeth Moje wins Carnegie Corporation Grant
Period: 07/01/05-06/30/07
Elizabeth Moje and Nicole Tysvaer have been awarded a grant from the Carnegie Corporation, for a project entitled, "Advancing Adolescent Literacy Learning in the Disciplines" in the amount of $99,840 for the period 7/1/2005 to 6/30/2007.
This project proposes to develop a practitioner’s guide for adolescent literacy programming in out-of-school time programming. The guide would assist out-of-school practitioners and administrators in bringing clarity to their work, in matching their goals, activities, and in designing rigorous and informative evaluations of their success.
Rackham Fellowship
Vilma Mesa has been awarded Fellowship from the Rackham School of Graduate Studies for her project "Is this the answer? Is this what I was supposed to do? Control structures in introductory calculus textbooks" in the amount to $7,000 for the 2006 summer.
The study characterizes the criteria present in 8 undergraduate introductory calculus texts that (1) allow a reader to decide why a procedure for solving a problem is the one that should be applied, and (2) provide mechanisms to verify that the answer is still correct. Such criteria is referred to as the control structure. It is hypothesized that the criteria depends on the intended audience of the book (applied, honors, or regular). Results will inform subsequent research on how introductory calculus instructors make the structure explicit in their teaching.
Lumina Foundation Grant
Larry Rowley has been awarded a grant from the Lumina Foundation, for a project entitled, "Manchild in the Promised Land: Problems and Prospects of College Opportunity and Attainment of African-American Males in an Urban Setting" in the amount of $140,000 for the period 9/1/2005 to 8/31/2007.
This study seeks to address some of the major gaps in both theoretical and practical knowledge concerning the relatively low rates of participation and achievement in higher education among African-American males, particularly those raised and educated in urban settings.
Learning Point Associates Grant
Brian Rowan, Carol Barnes & Diane Massell, has been awarded a grant from Learning Point Associates, for a project entitled, "The Great Lakes East Comprehensive Center (GLECC)" in the amount of $882,260 for the period 10/1/2005 to 9/30/2006.
MSU and NSF Grant
Joe Krajcik has been awarded a grant from Michigan State University/NSF for a project entitled, "Developing a Research-Based Learning Progression for the Carbon Cycle: Transformations of Matter and Energy in Biogeochemical Systems"" in the amount of $47,564 for the period 9/1/2005 to 8/31/2006.
The proposed work promises to shed light on how students' understandings of enduring ideas in science develop over time. Such findings will expand our understanding of how important science ideas develop over time with appropriate instruction and will be instrumental in the design of learning environments.
CSHPE Faculty Grant Award
Prof. Steve DesJardins (CSHPE) has been awarded a $508,600 grant from the Lumina Foundation, for a project entitled "Studying Student Transitions." The grant period is from December 2004 through November 2006.
This study will use data from the Florida Department of Education to study student transitions from high school into college, and then to examine a host of college outcomes. Access to detailed information on student educational and life histories will be provided so that a longitudinal history for each student can be constucted. This event history file will be used to study many important educational issues
New grant awarded
Steve Best has been awarded a grant for $175,000 from the Michigan Department of Education, for a project entitled, "Supporting Inquiry Learning in Science Thru Technology." The grant will run from August 2004 through June 2006.
A collaboration to support new learning technologies in science through
technology by providing a comprehensive professional development
program for science educators in the City of Grand Rapids.
SOE Faculty Awarded Grants
Carol Barnes has been awarded $514,420 for the period 7/1/2004 to 6/30/2005, from the University of Pennsylvania, for a project entitled, "Assessing the Impact of Principals’ Professional Development: Evaluation of the National Institute for School Leadership."
Susan
B. Neuman has
been awarded $1,499,456 for the period 10/1/2004 to 9/30/2006, from the
U.S. Department of Education, for a project entitled, "Project
Great Start
Professional
Development Initiative."
Stu Rankin Receives Grant
Stu Rankin has been awarded a grant from Detroit Public Schools in the amount of $125,000 for the period 10/1/02-9/30/07 for project entitled, "Transition to Teaching: (BEST) Building Effective Support for Teachers Program".
Elizabeth Moje awarded grant
Elizabeth Moje has been awarded a multimillion dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health. Her project, "An Examination of the Social and Cultural Influences on Adolescent Literacy Motivation and Development" will receive an initial funding of $3,084,770, with a yearly award of $612,659. The grant period is 3/1/04-2/28/2005.
