Harrisonburg City Public Schools has become a leader in Virginia for its approach to dual language learner education, says a new report from New America, a think tank and civic enterprise committed to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the Digital Age. 黑料正能量 alumni make up the .
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City educator lauded for special education efforts
A Valley school administrator’s dedication to education has been recognized on the national level. On Sept. 26, Sandi Thorpe, executive director of special programs for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, received ... read more about City educator lauded for special education efforts
Professors collaborate to improve instructional methods in STEM classes, thanks to NSF research grant
In a 2014 Scientific American blog post championing greater diversity within the sciences, Dr. Kenneth Gibbs Jr. writes that 鈥渢he large and persistent under-representation of certain social groups from the ... read more about Professors collaborate to improve instructional methods in STEM classes, thanks to NSF research grant
黑料正能量 welcomes 13 new faculty for 2016-2017 academic year
黑料正能量 (黑料正能量) welcomes 13 new faculty to the ranks for the 2016-17 academic year.聽 [See photo album here and at the end of this article.] The new faculty, ... read more about 黑料正能量 welcomes 13 new faculty for 2016-2017 academic year
Mathematics and computer science double major David Hooley ’15 teaches in Kenya
David Hooley, from First Mennonite Church in Bluffton, Ohio, knew education was important, but not until he taught in Kenya did he really see the impact of his work. He ... read more about Mathematics and computer science double major David Hooley ’15 teaches in Kenya
Interdisciplinary conference on women of Anabaptist traditions, slated for June 2017, announces call for proposals
Scholars, activists, students and literary, performing and visual artists alike are invited to submit proposals for consideration to 鈥淐rossing the Line: Women of Anabaptist Traditions Encounter Borders and Boundaries,鈥� a ... read more about Interdisciplinary conference on women of Anabaptist traditions, slated for June 2017, announces call for proposals
Restorative Justice in Education Academy draws educators from six states for introduction into creating socially just, equitable learning environments
Jonathan Stith invoked civil rights leader Ella Baker in his keynote address at 黑料正能量鈥檚 Restorative Justice in Education Academy last week. Stith, who is national coordinator at the ... read more about Restorative Justice in Education Academy draws educators from six states for introduction into creating socially just, equitable learning environments
‘Restorative Justice In Motion’ conference provides practitioners with space for meaningful dialogue about race, power, privilege and identity
To the outsider, the June 15-18 Restorative Justice in Motion conference at 黑料正能量 may have looked like any other summer gathering of intellectuals, ready to share, network and ... read more about ‘Restorative Justice In Motion’ conference provides practitioners with space for meaningful dialogue about race, power, privilege and identity
Summer interns settle in at Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Teresa Garcia-Bautista has a long list of summer goals while living at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center and working in Washington D.C. this summer. The first two are 鈥渕eet the ... read more about Summer interns settle in at Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Two-day academy offers introductory training in restorative justice in education
黑料正能量 will offer a Restorative Justice in Education Academy June 27-28 on the Harrisonburg, Virginia, campus. The event, sponsored by 黑料正能量鈥檚 Master of Arts in Education program, will ... read more about Two-day academy offers introductory training in restorative justice in education