Several professors from the School of Education presented at the annual American Education Research Association conference, the largest gathering of education researchers, in late April. Associate Professor and Chair Laura Ascenzi-Moreno discussed bilingual education and teacher preparation. Associate Professor Beth Ferholt discussed her research on historical and cultural perspectives on care and compassion in educational settings. Associate Professor of Sonia Murrow presented her work on the historical contexts of educator activism and educational development. And Professor Deborah Shanley and adjuncts Malgorzata Powietrzynska and Linda Noble presented research on well-being and equity and the importance of valuing humanity as education.
