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January 2005 Peabody in the News

January 1, 2005

January 31, 2005
WPLN-FM interviewed Dale Farran, professor of education, regarding her research on the effectiveness of pre-K education.

January 26, 2005
Vanderbilt News Service—The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, directed by Peabody Special Education faculty members Doug Fuchs and Craig Kennedy, has received a $100,000 grant to expand the Vanderbilt Kennedy Reading Clinic and Behavioral Analysis Clinic to serve more families who might not otherwise be able to afford their state-of-the-art services.

January 28, 2005
In The Chronicle of Higher Education—The president of Harvard University, Lawrence H. Summers, suggested at a scholarly meeting this month that one reason fewer women than men make it to the top in mathematics and science may be because of innate differences in ability. Research from Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development, is cited.

January 23, 2005
In The Chicago Tribune—Opinion piece on Harvard President Larry Summers, who had the notion that despite being a university administrator, he is allowed to behave like a scholar by challenging prevailing wisdom. Research from Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development, is cited.

January 20, 2005
In The Tennessean—Rodney Roman, of Tampa, pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Kwane Doster.

January 19, 2005
Nashville Business Journal—highlights a computer-based training program for school principals designed by Little Planet Learning at Peabody’s Institute for School Leaders. The software program has been named a Codie Award finalist.

January 19, 2005
In The New York Times—At one end of the educational spectrum, the emphasis on standardized testing and basic skills has led elementary schools to double the class time devoted to math and language arts, crowding out penmanship along with art, music, science and other supposedly ancillary subjects. Steve Graham of Vanderbilt comments. Registration required to view this article.

January 17, 2005
The Vanderbilt Hustler—reports the unexpected death of Dante Francisco, a junior in the School of Engineering and Peabody student worker.

January 15, 2005
In The Daily Register—Hundreds from the Vanderbilt community - students, student-athletes, professors, administrators and coaches - came together Friday in Benton Chapel to celebrate the life of Kwane Rashid Doster.

January 12, 2005
Psychology Today—The best therapeutic relationship has elements of a friendship and working partnership, regardless of the type of therapy. Len Bickman, professor of psychology, psychiatry and public policy, comments.

January 10, 2005
City Paper—The recent advent of charter schools in Tennessee is forcing Metro to offer another alternative, at least for some students. Claire Smrekar, associate professor of public policy and education, comments.

January 10, 2005
The Tennessean—The Tampa Bay, Florida City Council came to a unanimous vote to ask the city’s park department to rename Southwest Port Tampa Community Center in Kwane Doster’s honor.

January 6, 2005
The Tennessean—Vanderbilt and a pro-Confederacy group return to court in a two-year battle over dropping the word “Confederate” from Memorial Hall.

January 6, 2005
United Press International—Suspect denied bond in Tampa, Fla. death of student-athlete Kwane Doster.

January 4, 2005
Associated Press—The man accused of killing Kwane Doster surrendered Friday and was charged.

January 4, 2005
Vanderbilt News Service—The fathers of three members of the Vanderbilt football squad have established a memorial fund to assist the family of Kwane Doster, the Commodore standout who was killed early Sunday in Tampa, Fla.