February 2008
Lewis First Friday
2/29/08 The March First Friday Lecture will feature "The Disappearing African American Male Teacher in K-12 Educational Settings: Strategies for Recruitment into Teacher Preparation Programs in Higher Education Institutions" at noon Friday, March, 7, in Room 111 Koldus. The lecture will be presented by Chance Lewis, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M. Lunch will be provided to registrants at 11:45 a.m. Lewis received his doctorate ...
2008 BB Fellowships
2/26/08 For the second time, The Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning (TCALL) is offering $100,000 in Barbara Bush Fellowships for the 2008-2009 academic year. Harriet Vardiman Smith, interim acting director of TCALL, said each fellowship will consist of a one-year award and will be available for doctoral students willing to conduct research in the area of family literacy. "The research projects are an exceptionally unique learning opportunity to work closely wit ...
Lewis Urban Education
2/25/08 Chance Lewis, associate professor of urban education, recently co-edited a special issue of Urban Education titled "African American Students in K-12 Urban Educational Settings." Lewis co-edited the article with Ohio State University Associate Professor James Moore, III. "The overall purpose of this special theme issue is to stimulate thought and discussion among diverse audiences," Lewis said. "It is our hope that this special theme issue will contribute to the urban educati ...
ERC Feb. Seminar
2/13/08 The State of Texas Education Research Center at Texas A&M, housed in the College of Education and Human Development, will host the next seminar in its 2007-2008 seminar series from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) in Harrington Tower 301. Chance Lewis, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development, will present "Framing African American Students' Success and Failure in Urban Settings: A Typology for Change." Everyone is invited to attend the event. RSVP t ...
