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Since 2022, BU Wheelock has partnered with Bahrain Teachers College. For Dean Penny Bishop, this was her first visit to experience the partnership in person. Read about Dean Bishop's recent visit: http://spr.ly/63321LEOhN

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Congratulations to BU Wheelock faculty member Nermeen Dashoush whose work as lead advisor on PBS KIDS series Lyla in the Loop has earned her a nomination for a Children’s & Family Emmy Award! 🎉 http://spr.ly/63329LEHFl

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Earlier this month, we came together to celebrate Lucy Wheelock on what would have been her 168th birthday. Happy Birthday, Lucy!

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How does racism impact children in their early years? With much of what we know about the impact of racism coming from the perspective of adults this new supplemental issue aims to raise awareness about the effect racism has on young children. Read More: spr.ly/6046Imkui

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Our faculty continue to dedicate themselves to advancing the fields of education and human development. We are happy to showcase their scholarly accomplishments for the month of February. Click the link below to learn more ⬇️ spr.ly/6041IZxL3

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Join us for the 2025 Curiosity & Learning Conference at Boston University - a morning of hands-on STEAM exploration and learning. This isn't your typical conference - instead of lectures, you'll find interactive stations where you can experiment with new ideas and materials. @buwheelock.bsky.social

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Want to know a fun fact about the big game tomorrow 🏈 ? How about that Eagles owner Jeffery Lurie is an alum 🦅 ! Learn more about Jeffrey and his journey to this big game. ⬇️ spr.ly/8556

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We have a new pack! @buwheelock.bsky.social

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Happy Birthday, Lucy! 🎉 On what would be her 168th birthday, we remember and honor her commitment to advancing early childhood education. Today and every day, we are proud to be a part of her legacy! #celebrate #education #EarlyChildhoodEducation #thankful

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Frankie Romero has been a beloved figure at BU's Fenway Campus for four decades, starting as a part-time employee in high school and now serving as an area manager for Planning & Operations.

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Olivia Chi explains that we need to think about structural ways to shore up the teaching industry. Read More: http://spr.ly/63328aXdte @bostonglobe.com

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About one-quarter of all colleges in the U.S. are in low-populated, isolated settings – and these educate over 670,000 students. Jay Halfond talks with Eastern Shore Community College president Jim Shaeffer as he speaks to his experience as a leader. Read More www.bu.edu/wheelock/new...

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Congratulations to WEPC faculty @lizbettini.bsky.social who received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers yesterday! Such well-deserved recognition. www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up... @buwheelock.bsky.social @bostonu.bsky.social

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🚨 Big News Alert! 🚨 We are so excited to share that @lizbettini.bsky.social has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers! 🎉 Read the full announcement here: www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-up...

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How can we use technology to expand students learning outside the classroom? Read More: http://spr.ly/63322aXduM #education #techonolgy

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Great to see @oliviachi.bsky.social’s timely work on teacher workforce featured prominently in today’s Boston Globe! @buwheelock.bsky.social

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This TIME film seeks to answer the impact that the recent Supreme Court decision has on our students. Featuring @buwheelock.bsky.social, Anthony Jack. http://spr.ly/63321QhdkS

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This past semester Boston University tripled its ministry for Islamic students on campus. One of those new additions is Nagla Abdalla (Wheelock '23). Read more about Abdalla and her team: ⬇️ http://spr.ly/63320QvT0m

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Jay Halfond talks Gloria Thomas, the president of HERS to talk about what women face as administrators, faculty, and increasingly, as senior leaders in higher education. Read More: http://spr.ly/63328Q5TH2

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@buwheelock.bsky.social remembers alum, educator, and civil rights leader Sybil Haydel Morial (Wheelock '52,'55). Read more: http://spr.ly/63326Q6yvE

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🦋catchup! Earlier this year, I hosted the Curiosity & Learning Conference at @buwheelock.bsky.social, celebrating innovative teaching practices, interdisciplinary approaches, & curiosity-driven learning. Wonderful educators & researchers shared strategies to inspire meaningful student engagement!

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As Dean, Penny Bishop serves as the host of, Conversations with the Dean. For her first episode we decided to flip the script as we welcomed her to the BU Wheelock Community. Check out the conversation: http://spr.ly/63323tpEi7

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BU Wheelock Magazine gave our Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale & the Curiosity & Learning Conference mentions in this piece about STEM for ALL!!! Wish there was more space to highlight all the great collaborators across each project - but we'll have to save that for the full feature!!

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We love to hear the stories of our alums and how their experiences Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development has impacted them!😀 Read Dennis Hinson's (Wheelock '74) Alumni story ⬇️ spr.ly/6043WYt0v #BUAlumniWeekend #Boston

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Via Bostonia Magazine: The Lucy Wheelock Fellowship Fund will help graduate students studying #EarlyChildEducation at BU Wheelock with their #tuition costs. This fund is in honor of Lucy Wheelock and Professor @David Chard (formerly BU Wheelock dean). 🎓 📜 💵 www.bu.edu/articles/202...

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BU Wheelock’s Anthony Abraham Jack talks with Deepa Fernandes of @wbur.org about his new book, #ClassDismissed, where he explores how unequal conditions in #colleges make it harder for #students of color to succeed. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2... #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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Always thrilled to see our students making a difference in the community! Four master’s students in #ChildLife & family-centered care reflect on their experiences participating in a walk benefiting Boston Children's Hospital: www.bu.edu/wheelock/new...

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Carly Block, a BU Wheelock #SportPsychology lecturer, joins us to discuss how she works with #goalies 🥅 to perform at their best when so much rides on their ability to stop the other team from scoring: www.bu.edu/wheelock/new... #Olympics #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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Save the date! 📆 BU Wheelock’s 2024 Alumni Awards will be held on Sat, Sep. 28! 🏆 Looking forward to celebrating 5 alums who have made a profound impact on their community through their scholarship, advocacy & outreach! 🎉 #WeAreWheelock #BostonUniversity #ProudToBU www.bu.edu/wheelock/res...

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Experts like #Olympians can’t just rest on their laurels. They continually hone their skills, even at the height of their careers. Learn from 3 panelists (including @joshgoodmanbu.bsky.social) @ the 2024 BU Wheelock Forum! Recap below ⬇️ www.bu.edu/wheelock/new... #WeAreWheelock #BostonUniversity

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Via @insidehighered.bsky.social: Low-income #college students—often older or PoC—often face #FoodInsecurity, but current gov't rules often prevent them from receiving SNAP. BU Wheelock's Mary Churchill offers policy solutions that may help: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/blog...

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Experts are debating the motives behind the 7/13 attempted #assassination of a former prez—was it political? Attention-seeking? Counseling psych prof Melissa Holt, on the other hand, thinks that school #bullying may have played a role: www.bu.edu/articles/202... #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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It's August 1, which can mean only one thing: @buwheelock.bsky.social has a new dean! I'm thrilled that Penny Bishop is joining us and am looking forward to continuing the momentum we've generated these past few years.

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Did you know there are 3 ways that top #athletes (including #Olympians) can maintain a winning mindset? 🏅(Hint: it’s not about focusing on scores alone.) Learn from our panelists at the 2024 BU Wheelock Forum! Check out our video: www.bu.edu/wheelock/new... #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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Dean Bishop has officially joined BU Wheelock! We’re thrilled to have her here. 🎉 (And she's thrilled, too!) She joined BU Today to talk about her life as a #FirstGen student, teacher, #HigherEd leader… & 4th grade hula-hoop champion. www.bu.edu/articles/202... #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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Associate prof. Edson Filho studies the qualities that Olympians, World Cup champs & other elite #athletes rely on to excel. (Hint: It’s not just physical attributes alone!) 🏅 Learn more here: www.bu.edu/wheelock/mag... #Olympics #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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BU Wheelock alum Karen Lo is a sport psychologist who helps #athletes maintain their mental health while performing under pressure. 🏅🧠 She joined Bostonia Magazine to talk about her work supporting 2 Olympians from Hong Kong: www.bu.edu/articles/202... #WeAreWheelock #BostonUniversity #Olympics

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🎉 After a nationwide search, Dr. Penny Bishop will be joining us as our new dean starting 8/1! She is a noted scholar in middle and secondary #education with a proven track record in educational #leadership. Learn more: www.bu.edu/wheelock/new... #ProudToBU #WeAreWheelock

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“Every time a high-profile athlete comes and speaks about mental health & performance & sports psychology, that helps to decrease stigma," says BU Wheelock's Edson Filho on Simone Biles on her preparations for the #Olympics and other high-stakes events. #Paris2024 www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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How can #teachers and professors make their classes more inclusive? 🤔 According to the Center for Educating Critically at BU Wheelock, there are 4 methods that they can use to make #education welcoming for everyone. 📚 www.bu.edu/wheelock/new...

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How can schools support struggling readers? Maryland may have a solution, but it's controversial. A proposed #literacy policy will hold back 3rd grade students w/low scores on standardized #reading tests. Will this plan work? 🤔 @wheelockpolicybu.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/not-eve...

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Congrats! 🎉 🥳 Doc student Betsy Beckert received a dissertation award from the Nat'l Academy of Education for her research on how #deaf children from hearing families develop their language & #literacy practices. 📚 www.bu.edu/wheelock/new... #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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🔬 Associate prof. Nermeen Dashoush is enthusiastic about teaching #STEM to kids. She's brought that passion to her work on PBS KIDS' Lyla in the Loop, which explains complex #science concepts to a young audience. Check out our interview with her here! ⬇️ www.bu.edu/wheelock/new...

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How can teachers & guidance counselors prepare their high-achieving Black students after #SCOTUS 🏛️ overturned race-based #AffirmativeAction in #college admissions? Learn what @joshgoodmanbu.bsky.social & others have to say: www.sir.advancedleadership.harvard.edu/articles/aft...

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Congratulations! 🎉 Boston University announced the promotion of 32 faculty members to associate professor, including @naomicaselli.bsky.social (Deaf Studies) and Christina Dobbs (English Education)! Comment below to wish them congratulations! ⬇️ www.bu.edu/articles/202...

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Had an incredible time presenting my research with Dr. Marcus Winters on the effects of English learner reclassification at my first European conference IWAEE in late June! It was lovely catching up with old friend and mentors, and making new connections.

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Congrats to our recently promoted clinical faculty, Grace Kim, Andrea Bien & Nermeen Dashoush! We’re proud of what they’ve done and look forward to see what they’ll be doing next. 🏆🎓 www.bu.edu/wheelock/new... #BostonUniversity #WeAreWheelock

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