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ResearchTeacher expectations of Black students affect how they benefit from 1:1 technology programs
In a new paper authored by USC Rossier professor Brendesha Tynes and graduates, Josh Schuschke PhD ’20 and Ashely Stewart PhD ’21, raised teacher expectations were found to be particularly beneficial for Black students.
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Huriya Jabbar awarded grant to study youth social capital
New project will determine if it is possible to measure youth social networks using administrative data.
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New USC study sheds light on adolescent mental health crisis in the United States
Results emphasize the interconnectedness of mental health, attendance and school grades—a necessary reality for schools to grapple with.
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Copur-Gencturk receives $6.7 million in federal funding to continue work to improve elementary math instruction by improving teacher knowledge
Largest ever USC Rossier NSF grant will create content-focused professional development programs that focus on the key knowledge and skills that matter in quality teaching and student learning.
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New research shows that transcendent thinking can increase teens’ sense of purpose
In a study of an intergenerational community program, CANDLE researchers found that adolescents who engaged in transcendent thinking increased their sense of purpose.
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New study reveals that witnessing violence harms the brains of older teens—but ‘transcendent thinking’ may be an antidote
These latest findings from CANDLE researchers show that teens who think about social issues and violence in more reflective ways show greater resilience to the effects of violence exposure on their brain development.
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May is Foster Care Month
Royel Johnson, USC Rossier associate professor, highlighted the ongoing need for more foster families and resources to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Bridging equity gaps through vision care
New study incorporates diversity, equity and inclusion into a clinical trial for age-related macular degeneration, aiming to restore vision and rebuild trust in marginalized communities.
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Scaling up AI-based professional development for math teachers everywhere
New study positively reports the impact of AI-powered teacher professional development on mathematics instruction.
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Huriya Jabbar awarded major grant to explore links between housing policies and school integration and desegregation
Grant awarded by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in the Behavioral Sciences.
