USC Faculty to Help Paramount School District
A multidisciplinary collaboration aims to transform middle school science and math education in the Paramount Unified School District by harnessing the expertise of USC faculty. >more

Blazing a Trail to Education Innovation
David Dwyer is serious about change. It’s a focus that has grown out of a distinguished, decades-long career as an entrepreneur, educator, researcher and technologist, and one he brings with him to his new position as the USC Rossier School... >more

USC Rossier to Salute McCain and Sample
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the USC Rossier School of Education will host a Centennial Gala fund-raiser on Feb 1 honoring alumna Cindy Hensley McCain BA ’76, MA ’78, the wife of Sen. John McCain, and USC President Steven B. Sample. >more

Effectiveness of After-School Tutoring Studied
Schools that fail to increase academic achievement three years in a row are required to offer their low-income students supplemental educational services, or extra tutoring outside of the school day, according to federal No Child Left Behind mandates. >more

Can Ed.D Program Wield Influence in Africa?
Lessons from the USC Rossier School of Education’s doctorate in education program really are without borders, and knowledge from the Ed.D. program is transforming schools around the world. >more

New Multimedia Site Inspires and Celebrates
As unsung heroes go, nary a note is heard in support of this country’s teachers. But, soon, thanks to a new multimedia Web site readying to launch in conjunction with the USC Rossier School of Education, teachers may finally get the recognition they deserve. >more

Gallagher Accepts Social Responsibility Award
USC Rossier School of Education Dean Karen Symms Gallagher was honored by the Los Angeles Urban League Oct. 2 at the 88th Urban League Annual Membership Luncheon. >more

Federal Grant Helps Math for America L.A.
Math for America Los Angeles was awarded $1.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds through a National Science Foundation grant. >more

New Hope in Old Hawaii
At principal Tim Lino’s Hawaiian school, each day starts with “wa oli.” >more

Japhet Wins Rogers Award for Education
Garth Japhet, the creator of Soul City, a multimedia program in South Africa, is the 2009 recipient of the Everett M. Rogers Award for Achievement in entertainment education. >more

New Guide Helps Students Bound for College
A new practice guide released on Sept. 15 by the Institute of Education Sciences recommends five steps that educators, administrators and policy makers can take to increase access to higher education for students, starting in the 9th grade. >more

Deep Thinking on a Pivotal Program
The Ed.D. program in the USC Rossier School of Education offers an innovative approach to doctoral dissertations. >more

Scholarship Set in Honor of Latina Trailblazer
The Hortencia “Tessie” M. Torres Endowed Scholarship has been established by her children, two USC alumni, in a $250,000 gift. >more

National Forum Notes Model Created by Center for Urban Education
A public forum sponsored by White House education officials at Long Beach City College started out on Aug. 20 with a nod of recognition for the community college’s efforts to improve transfer rates to four-year universities. >more

A Summer Program Well Worth the Time
Victor Cruz Jr. admitted he had reservations about forgoing summertime indulgences such as sleeping in late for a month of intensive writing and college preparation at USC. >more

Basic College Skills Right on CUE
For some community college students, the gap between what they learned in high school and what they need to know to succeed in college credit courses is a vast one. >more

USC Rossier Gets Four New Faculty Members
Four new faculty with diverse experience and expertise have joined the USC Rossier School of Education. >more

Quartet Credits USC Trio Program
One by one, Blanca Martinez prepared her daughters for success. She gave up her job and essentially her life to drive them six days a week to the 32nd Street/USC Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School and to special afternoon and Saturday classes at USC Trio. >more

New Online Program Draws Diverse Students
The MAT@USC cohort, which officially starts this summer, is a strikingly diverse group that reflects the school’s long-running commitment to promoting diversity in education. >more

USC Rossier Kicks Off Its Centennial
Family and friends of the USC Rossier School of Education throughout the last century joined in celebration on June 29 as the school kicked off its 100th-year anniversary. >more