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Dyslexia, a specific learning disability (SLD) characterized by word reading impairment, is commonly misunderstood as a disorder in which learners simply reverse their letters, like b and d. Research in cognitive neuroscience tells a different story, and can help us to target our instruction to better serve struggling readers.

In June 2025, Purdue University Press published a new book co-edited by College of Education faculty members Janet Alsup and Christy Wessel-Powell.

As part of the Purdue College of Education’s innovative teacher preparation curriculum, Year 3 teacher candidates (TCs) learn about different educational approaches by visiting and working in non-traditional classrooms.

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) certifies Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®) and publishes pass rates for master’s students. College of Education Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) students have had the highest pass rate in the state of Indiana in both 2024 and 2023.

Springer published a new book co-edited by College of Education faculty member Marisa Exter.

Indianapolis Public Schools announced eight finalists for the 2026 IPS Teacher of the Year Award.