MSE In The News - Archives

MSE Alumnus named Rookie Principal of the Year
“Over the summer, the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals named him the Rookie of the Year. ... 'He's a real fun principal,' said Michael Hardman, a fourth-grader at Lindon Elementary, recalling a time when students gelled and styled [Jason] Theler's hair.” (Deseret Morning News, 10/1/07)

Walker says education 'needs intensive care'
“Former Gov. Olene Walker doesn't want to be at the forefront of the election fight over school vouchers, but her thoughts on one element of the issue were crystal clear.” (Deseret Morning News, 9/21/07)

Young scientists
“Russell Babb's experiments with solitary bees last year have landed him a spot as a semi-finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge.” (Provo Daily Herald, 8/26/07)

Y. awarded a grant to aid English instruction

“A new federal grant will help Brigham Young University develop ways to improve instruction for students learning to speak English, said Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah.” (Deseret Morning News, 7/10/07)

BYU Special Educator speaks at Devotional

“Tina Dyches, associate professor and program director for Brigham Young University's department of counseling psychology and special education, will speak at the university's weekly devotional on Tuesday at 11:05 a.m. in the Joseph Smith Building Auditorium.” (Deseret Morning News, 7/7/07)

Two BYU Faculty members recognized for education contributions
“John Rosenberg and Steven Baugh received the honor for their contributions to the Agenda for Education in a Democracy.” (BYU News, 7/2/07)

Faculty fables - kids' books show disabilities inaccurately, Y. experts say
“The portrayal of disabilities — such as dwarfism — in Caldecott books, at times have not accurately represented real-life disabilities, according to Tina T. Dyches and Mary Anne Prater, professors of counseling psychology and special education at Brigham Young University.” (Deseret Morning News, 6/26/07)

Utah study calls aid for refugees inadequate

“A new study (by Macleans Geo-JaJa, BYU, and Garth Mangum, U of Utah) based on interviews with 50 refugee families in the Salt Lake Valley, found that they often can't afford rent or diapers, are stuck in minimum-wage jobs, and often have to choose between working and attending English classes” (Deseret Morning News, 6/14/07)

Learning together ... or not?
“ 'Many teachers say they're (doing) cooperative learning when in fact, they're throwing kids in groups and saying, “They're learning together,” which isn't very effective.' ” (Deseret Morning News 6/12/07)

9 to study teacher skills

“The research team will examine the effectiveness of teacher education in college and professional development after college.” (Deseret Morning News, 8/15/05)