Rossier News
USC Faculty to Help Paramount School District
A multidisciplinary collaboration aims to transform middle school science and math education in the Paramount Unified School District by harnessing the expertise of USC faculty.
November 19, 2009
Blazing a Trail to Education Innovation
David Dwyer is serious about change. It’s a focus that has grown out of a distinguished, decades-long career as an entrepreneur, educator, researcher and technologist, and one he brings with him to his new position as the USC Rossier School...
November 13, 2009
USC Rossier to Salute McCain and Sample
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the USC Rossier School of Education will host a Centennial Gala fund-raiser on Feb 1 honoring alumna Cindy Hensley McCain BA ’76, MA ’78, the wife of Sen. John McCain, and USC President Steven B. Sample.
October 27, 2009
Effectiveness of After-School Tutoring Studied
Schools that fail to increase academic achievement three years in a row are required to offer their low-income students supplemental educational services, or extra tutoring outside of the school day, according to federal No Child Left Behind mandates.
October 19, 2009
Can Ed.D Program Wield Influence in Africa?
Lessons from the USC Rossier School of Education’s doctorate in education program really are without borders, and knowledge from the Ed.D. program is transforming schools around the world.
October 14, 2009
New Multimedia Site Inspires and Celebrates
As unsung heroes go, nary a note is heard in support of this country’s teachers. But, soon, thanks to a new multimedia Web site readying to launch in conjunction with the USC Rossier School of Education, teachers may finally get the recognition they deserve.
October 13, 2009
Gallagher Accepts Social Responsibility Award
USC Rossier School of Education Dean Karen Symms Gallagher was honored by the Los Angeles Urban League Oct. 2 at the 88th Urban League Annual Membership Luncheon.
October 7, 2009
Federal Grant Helps Math for America L.A.
Math for America Los Angeles was awarded $1.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds through a National Science Foundation grant.
September 24, 2009
New Hope in Old Hawaii
At principal Tim Lino’s Hawaiian school, each day starts with “wa oli.”
September 22, 2009
Japhet Wins Rogers Award for Education
Garth Japhet, the creator of Soul City, a multimedia program in South Africa, is the 2009 recipient of the Everett M. Rogers Award for Achievement in entertainment education.
September 17, 2009