Author: Kerri Elizabeth Richardson

A group of servicemen work on a set of computers

Technology Careers in the Military

Today’s technological advancements affect nearly every career field including the armed forces. As innovative technologies are developed those who serve in the military face constant training challenges. The increasing amount of technology creates jobs that need to be filled by experienced, trained professionals.

A teacher works with two special education students

What is Special Education?

Special Education is a set of services provided to students who experience exceptional learning needs.

Phillip J. VanFossen, interim dean of the College of Education, signs the Assured Admission Agreement document between the College and Ivy Tech. (Photos: DeEtte Starr)

Addressing the teacher shortage: Purdue’s partnership with Ivy Tech gives “assured admission” to transfer students

Students who want to become teachers and educators in Indiana have a smoother path today with “assured admission” – if they successfully complete an associate’s degree at Ivy Tech Community College and are enrolled in a Purdue University Transfer Single...
Dr. Trish Morita-Mullaney

Morita-Mullaney named associate co-editor of Bilingual Research Journal

The National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Publications Committee has named a new Bilingual Research Journal (BRJ) editorial team, including Dr. Trish Morita-Mullaney as an associate co-editor. BRJ is the flagship journal of the NABE. Morita-Mullaney is an associate professor...
Jordanian delegation toured the Purdue campus on a beautiful spring day, including a stop at the John Purdue statue.

Purdue’s College of Education hosts group of Jordanian higher educators, scholars

The Purdue University College of Education hosted a team of six higher educators from three Jordanian universities from May 8-12, 2023. The visit was part of a USAID Pre-service Teacher Education in Jordan program whose purpose was to explore Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Accountability Measures (CAEP) in practice at Purdue’s College of Education.

Loeb Fountain in front of Beering Hall

Johnson on NAEP scores: Need to strengthen history instruction, provide resources

In a Purdue University News video, Chrystal Johnson, associate professor of social studies education, explained what the recently released 8th grade history scores mean and what educators and policymakers can learn from them. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP),...