English Language Learners (ELLs) face many obstacles in the classroom that can impede their education and academic progress, ranging from language barriers to cultural differences to clashing communication styles. Inclusive…
Five Librarians on Defending Democracy, Book Bans, and the Freedom to Read
Five librarians discuss questions of democracy, censorship, libraries, and books. The panelists—Antioch’s Jen Sturge and Miranda Doyle, incoming AASL President Becky Calzada, 2023 Maryland School Librarian of the Year Sheri…
The Power of Cultural Competence in Conservation Psychology
Imagine the power of conservation strategies that not only protect nature, but also honor and incorporate the unique ways different cultures interact with their environments. That’s the power of applying…
Future-Proof Your Career: Essential Skills for Healthcare Leadership
Technological advancements, policy changes, and demographic shifts are contributing to widespread transformation within the U.S. healthcare industry. Agreli et al. expanded on this notion in their article on healthcare role…
From ’64 Freedom Summer to the ’24 Election: Three Antiochians on the Long Fight for Social Justice
For both Judy Richardson and David Goodman, 1964 was a pivotal year. That year, Judy moved to Mississippi to help organize “Freedom Summer,” the famous drive to register Black voters…
Engaging Social Emotional Learning Activities for Any Classroom
In our digitalized world, emotional awareness and interpersonal social skills are increasingly important abilities for students to possess. Social emotional learning activities play a crucial role in fostering these abilities….
Lillian Drakeford Named Interim Dean of Newly Merged Colleges at Central State University
Lillian Drakeford ‘10, ‘06 (GSLC, PhD; Midwest, MEd) is assuming the role of Interim Dean for the newly merged Colleges of Education and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Central…
Karen Sprinkel Ancelet Publishes “The Thriving Self: A Holistic Guide to Healing Trauma”
Karen Sprinkel Ancelet ‘93 (Seattle, MA) published her book, “The Thriving Self: A New Paradigm for Healing Trauma in the Mind, Body and Spirit and Moving Beyond It.” This comprehensive…
Lee Schwartz Varon Publishes a Kids Book About Overdose to Educate and Support Families
Lee Schwartz Varon ‘95 (Los Angeles, MA) published A Kids Book About Overdose. Varon wrote this book to support, educate, and encourage families going through addiction recovery. The book explains…
Mindfulness in the Classroom for Educators: A Guide to Being Present While Teaching
In today’s fast-paced and demanding educational environment, maintaining well-being and preventing burnout among educators is more important than ever. Mindfulness practices, traditionally aimed at students, are now being recognized for…
Graduate School of Leadership and Change Welcomes Esteemed Scholars Rengin Firat and Kenneth Williams to its Faculty
The Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) is delighted to welcome two esteemed faculty members, Rengin Firat, PhD, and Kenneth Williams, EdD, to its academic community. These distinguished scholars…
Plays About Anne Frank and Historical African American Personages | Dissertation Watch
Erin Scheidegger-Menendez, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Leadership and Change program, has written and published her dissertation titled Anne, Martin, Emmett, and Harriet: Plays About Anne Frank and…