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  1. Education News

    USC’s EdTech Accelerator Program opens its application portal

    Program helps aspiring EdTech professionals with training, mentorship and access to build solutions that improve outcomes for learners all over the world.

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  2. Faculty News

    Jessica DeCuir-Gunby named president of the APA’s Educational Psychology Division

    In the new role, DeCuir-Gunby aims to expand the group’s membership, improve the integration of DEI into the field and better connect research to practice.

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  3. Research

    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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  4. Rossier News

    Roger Rossier MA ’63, EdD ’72, lifelong educator known for his significant contributions to educational research and policy, passed away at 92

    The namesake of the USC Rossier School of Education passed away on Aug. 11, 2024.

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  5. Faculty News

    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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  6. Research

    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.

  7. Rossier News

    USC launches Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy online program

    Culturally competent and versatile therapists are more critical than ever in the ever-evolving mental health landscape.

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  8. Research

    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.

  9. Faculty News

    After nearly a decade at USC Rossier, Stephen Aguilar earns tenure

    As Aguilar reaches the career milestone, he reflects on why tenure is essential to academia, the importance of seeing more Mexican Americans gain tenure and the legacy of Professor Emeritus Robert Rueda.

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