education

By Lindsey Smith, College of Education intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Education is important from a young age, and one Washington State University researcher is looking to make it a family affair.

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – “Seeking educational curriculum researchers. Humans need not apply.”

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Student achievement has less to do with testing than with teaching, according to researchers from across the world, including Washington State University.

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – In a Jenny LeBeau utopia, there’d be no such thing as a student dropping out of school. With the help of a $400,000 grant, LeBeau and a research team from Gonzaga University are setting about to make this a reality, starting with Spokane Public Schools.

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Nothing wrong with mixing a little business and pleasure; not when it helps children.

PULLMAN, Wash. — It may seem like a hodgepodge of activities, but in this week’s WSU-Coeur D’Alene Tribe STEM, Leadership, and Sports Camp, it’s at least a hodgepodge of awesomeness.

By Cathy McKenzie, WSU Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – With more children suffering from diet-related health problems – and many depending on free or reduced-price school-lunch programs – lessons that make nutritious foods served at school interesting and attractive are in demand.

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – The College of Education will hold its first conference specifically related to technology in the higher-education classroom on Sept. 25-26 at Washington State University. Find registration and other information at http://education.wsu.edu/TECHed.html.

By Cathy McKenzie, WSU Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Educators and students from six area school districts recently engaged in hands-on activities that will help them integrate science curricula and collaborate with each other. The “Culture of the Land” workshop at Washington State University Mount Vernon focused on local grains and bread making.

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – As it turns out, Cinco de Mayo will also be a Native American celebration this year – at least for a busload of eighth- and ninth-graders from Paschal Sherman Indian School, part of the Colville Tribe in Omak, Wash.