The Value of Liberal Arts in a Digital World with Scott Hartley
Air Dates: October 7-13, 2019 For generations, a liberal arts education was the gold standard of preparation for career and a well-rounded-life. For much of the last decade, however, voices—including those of prominent technology leaders—have warned that the jobs of today and tomorrow require education in so-called STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Not surprisingly, enrollments in liberal arts fields have declined. Scott Hartley argues that far more than … Read More
Tearing Down Institutional Racism with Darnisa Amante
Air Dates: March 18-24, 2019 Schools across America face an increasingly diverse student population while deep-seated institutional biases endure. Darnisa Amante argues that successful leaders who dig deep and unpack their own experiences with race and bias can help tear down the barriers of institutional racism and make schools better. Dr. Darnisa Amante is an educational and racial equity strategist who is deeply committed to the study of culture; innovation; … Read More
Chilean Teachers Arrive In Newport for Professional Development
July 8th was a perfect morning. The air was crisp; the sky was crystal blue, and the birds were singing. My husband and I raced around the house finishing last minute preparations. He mowed the lawn; I set the brunch table. Summer had shown up – just in time for the Chilean teachers’ arrival. For the past three summers, it has been my honor to work with groups of teachers … Read More
61 Students Awarded Pell Medal for Excellence in U.S. History
Newport, R.I. — 61 students from across Rhode Island earned the Herbert and Claiborne Pell Medal for U.S. History this year. The medal, originally presented by Senator Claiborne Pell and his wife, Mrs. Nuala Pell, recognizes college and high school students in the state who have excelled in U.S. History. “The students in Rhode Island continue to earn well-deserved recognition for their exceptional dedication to U.S. history,” said Clay Pell. … Read More
Dr. Martha McCann Rose to lead Nuala Pell Program
Dr. Martha McCann Rose has been named director of the Nuala Pell Leadership Program at Salve Regina University. Dr. Rose is a professor in the Education Department and a faculty fellow at the University’s Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy. “Martha Rose is a world-class educator and colleague,” said Pell Center Executive Director Jim Ludes. He continued, “Her commitment to students, her desire to see them grow as … Read More
61 Students Awarded 2017 Pell Medal for Excellence in U.S. History
Newport, R.I.— 61 Rhode Island students earned the Herbert and Claiborne Pell Medal for U.S. History this year. The medal, originally presented by Senator Claiborne Pell and his wife, Mrs. Nuala Pell, recognizes college and high school students in the state who have excelled in U.S. History. “It’s important to recognize the spark that these students have for history, their exceptional dedication to their education and the great promise they … Read More
March 4, 2017: “Story in the Public Square”
Educational leader Dr. Irvin Scott helps us make sense of the education debate.
Upcoming Roundtable | Preparing Teachers for Mission, Six Lessons Shared with the Military
Teacher preparation and military training have striking similarities and share the same goal: to develop leaders both in the classroom and in the military to execute the mission. Research and professional experience led to the identification of six shared lessons: trust your training, be a battle buddy, be a leader, nurture yourself, steel your battle mind, and grab your lifeline. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 11:45 am – 12:45 … Read More
Picks of the Week | Cybersecurity Education for Children and The Battle Against Extremists
Cybersecurity Education K Through Life Growing Up in a Connected World | Fraud Avengers Security Education K Through Life | Dark Reading Professionalizing Cybersecurity: A path to universal standards and status | Pell Center The bottom line with cybersecurity is that no country, industry, community, or individual will ever be fully secure against cyber risks. This is because we simply cannot eliminate all the vulnerabilities inherent to a realm as … Read More
Pell Center Roundtable: Virtual vs. Classroom
Today university learning occurs along traditional classroom models but hybrid and online-courses are occurring more and more. While some speculate that the online model will replace traditional-classroom learning, others vehemently disagree. As students, what type of learning experience works best for you? Come join us on Tuesday, October 29th to discuss the virtual classroom. Join us on Tuesday, October 29th, 11:45 a.m. in the Breakfast Room at Ochre Court. Roundtable … Read More