Featured Story
Professor's View of the Bullying Phenomenon Through Research
By Jina Yoon, Ph.D.
Now that a new school year is once again beginning, the topic of bullying and peer victimization is prominently on the minds of parents, teachers, and school administrators, not to mention the victims of bullying themselves. This hot topic continues to capture a great deal of public and media attention. Jina Yoon, Ph.D., associate professor of educational...
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Faculty, Staff & Programs
Two Long-Time College Employees Retire in September
By Asia Myles
Two long-time and dedicated employees in the College of Education will officially retire from Wayne State University in September 2013: Patricia Hayes and Joanne Osmer. We thank them for their many years of service, integrity and dedication to the College of Education, and wish them well as they embark on their new journeys in life. Congratulations on your retirement: may...
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Research
A Great Start for Detroit's Midtown Children
By Julie Osburn
During the 2013 State of the Union Address, President Obama specifically called for the availability of quality preschool experiences for every child in America. Early childhood education researchers have long studied the effects of Kindergarten readiness on academic achievement, employability and lifetime earnings capability. While the focus of the media...
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Outreach & Engagement News
Teenage Girls Learn About the Power of Data for Societal Problem Identification and Resolution
By Susan LaGrois
Close to one hundred girls, aged 14-18 who want to make a difference in their world, participated in Camp Moxie, a four-day Leadership Adventure sponsored by the Southeastern Michigan Girl Scouts (SEMGS), August 4-8, 2013. This collaborative project between SEMGS and the Wayne State University (WSU) College of Education was designed to...
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Alumni News
Alumnus Raymond Kettel Joins COE Board of Visitors
By Susan LaGrois
The College of Education (COE) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member on its Board of Visitors (BOV): Raymond P. Kettel, Ed.D. Dr. Kettel is a COE alumnus who received his degrees from Wayne State University: Doctor of Education (Ed.D., 1981), Master of Education (M.A., 1972) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A., 1967). He completed courses in Asian...
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