Education News

News items from the College of Education

Lynn offers 16 new majors to incoming freshmen

New major highlights include Forensic Science, Entrepreneurship, Independent Schools Elementary Education and Communication and Emerging Media May. 15, 2013

Lynn’s Center for Learning Abroad offers summer short-term study abroad programs

Students can choose an internship with the X Games, or courses in South Africa and China/Hong Kong May. 01, 2013

Education faculty member named Lynn’s first-ever professor emeritus

William Leary, former public school superintendent, has been teaching at Lynn University since 1998 Apr. 23, 2013

Lynn student raises awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

“Women in the military are more likely to be sexually assaulted by their fellow military comrades than they are to be killed by enemy fire,” said Shaffer. Apr. 17, 2013

Lynn University education professor explores the issue of bullying

Boerger says, “It takes everyone getting involved to put an end to bullying. One incident is too many.” Apr. 11, 2013

Dean encourages teachers to restructure classrooms based on the whole child

“Knowing that we may have to restructure what we do and how we do it, we have the opportunity to truly reexamine our practice and adjust it accordingly to better meet the academic needs of our students,” said Mertler. Jan. 23, 2013

Lynn’s 2013 J-Term features innovative learning

January Term to focus on experiential learning, citizenship and solving real world problems Dec. 12, 2012

Education professor advises students to keep the passion burning

Boerger says people go into the teaching profession to “truly make a difference,” not for the money Dec. 12, 2012

Lynn develops first Apple iTunes U debate curriculum for education

Free grade-level specific courses to engage students in politics Aug. 13, 2012

Lynn trains professors to teach students how to become expert learners

30 faculty members are certified Institute Fellows May. 09, 2012

Education dean says cheating isn’t worth the risk

Cheating and plagiarism can negatively impact students’ future educational and employment opportunities Apr. 04, 2012

Lynn University announces debate-specific curriculum for the 2012 fall semester

Students can learn about a wide variety of issues related to the American political process Apr. 04, 2012

Lynn librarian builds presidential debate research guide

When I heard the faculty would be incorporating lessons about debates, creating a research guide seemed like a great way to contribute, said Barnett Mar. 06, 2012

Lynn University provides accelerated path to graduate degrees

3+1 program follows on the heels of successful accelerated undergrad program Feb. 14, 2012

No Child Left Behind may be fading away, but accountability is here to stay

We must deliver what we’ve promised our nation’s youth, says Lynn education dean Feb. 14, 2012

Palm Beach County teacher and Lynn Ed.D. student recognized

Reid-Thomas was recently named a CPED Research Fellow and is a member of Lynn’s inaugural Ed.D. cohort Aug. 16, 2011

Lynn University announces new dean of its Ross College of Education

Craig Mertler’s career has focused on helping school districts make sense of the numbers Jun. 22, 2011

Education professor discusses techniques for improving American schools

“Success depends on well prepared teachers having the necessary facilities, materials and time to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn,” said Storey. Mar. 08, 2011

Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate receives Phase II funding

Feb. 28, 2011

Lynn recognized as model site for students with disabilities transition programs

Lynn named the On the Job Training (OJT) Site of the Year and receives a $2.5 million federal grant Dec. 07, 2010