http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog Blog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:52:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Educational Studies program is seeking a graduate student with knowledge of mathematics for a .5 appointment to work in an National Science Foundation-funded project that looks at mathematics instruction at community colleges. Applicants should have a strong background in high school and college mathematics (up to calculus) and be ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1756 We had a good discussion at a full faculty meeting yesterday, November 19, 2009, about a vision and set of goals to serve as a framework to which we will orient the strategic assessment that we are beginning. The assessment will provide an opportunity to clarify these goals in the ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1743 During the upcoming holiday season, when thoughts often turn to helping those in need, our SOE community will be supporting our own faculty and staff who are facing particularly challenging times. The School of Education Staff Development Committee is coordinating two main initiatives and is seeking your help and contributions. The ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1719 Dean-made baked goods are back!  I hope that you can take a break from your studies or work and join your colleagues, classmates, and friends for a coffee break on Monday, November 30, 2009, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the south hallway (outside of Whitney—room 1309). This is the ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1737 Have a safe and restful Thanksgiving break. I am grateful to this community for your support, hard work, commitment, and caring.  We have had our challenges and sad times and losses over the last year, but I am continually moved and impressed by the care and concern that people in ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1735 Thanksgiving break arrives on Thursday, November 26, 2009. These are the SOE building hours: Wednesday, November 25, the building will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 26, through Sunday, November 29, the building is closed. Monday, November 30,  normal building hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. resume. Facilities Manager ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1733 [caption id="attachment_1746" align="alignleft" width="80" caption="Brian Jacob"][/caption] Brian Jacob, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of Education Policy, professor of education, professor of public policy, and professor of economics, has co-authored a thorough evaluation of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, The Impact of No Child Left Behind on Student Achievement. With co-author ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1731 A family is looking for a part time nanny to visit their South Lyon home and care for two children - a girl age 8 (3rd grade) and a boy age 6 (kindergarten).  The schedule for which they need care is: Monday & Thursday after school only 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1713 For MA and PhD students: Opportunity to work on a project on reading and writing development for English Language Learners in Dearborn Schools (also a technology focus; see below). This is an unpaid research apprenticeship or internship opportunity. Mary Schleppegrell, professor of linguistics, is about to begin a project with six elementary ... http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1711 A woman is seeking a  tutor for a 9-year old girl.  The child's mother is a producer on a movie currently filming in Ann Arbor.  They are seeking someone who has availability between November 14 and the 30, 2009.  Interested students whould contact  jessica@eclecticpictures.com.  Please include a resume and references. http://www.soe.umich.edu/blog/?p=1700