Penn State-led project works to help prevent violence in schools
May 12, 2020
Children in remote locations, including children in military families, can face a variety of struggles, including violence in schools and other environments. Penn State researchers developed a new publication that will assist schools in evaluating the violence prevention resources they may be using…
Equipping military kids with the tools they need to succeed
Nov 5, 2019
Teachers, school psychologists and counselors are frequently called upon to provide emotional support for students so they can achieve positive behavioral and academic outcomes. A new Penn State-led, five-year project will provide additional support for children of military families, who can be at…
Team wins 5-year, $1.98 million NSF grant to improve teacher preparation
Sep 10, 2019
A team of Penn State College of Education faculty led by P. Karen Murphy has won a five-year, $1.98 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve the preparation of undergraduate preservice elementary teachers. Murphy, distinguished professor of education (educational…
Education professor awarded Lyle Spencer grant to transform education
Sep 5, 2019
Karen Murphy, distinguished professor of education (educational psychology) at Penn State, and a multi-university/institute team has won a Lyle Spencer Research Award to Transform Education. The award is just shy of $1 million. Murphy will be working with a multi-university collaborative led by…