January 7-21, I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya for a school counseling SOLES global trip. During my program interview in the spring of 2012, I first heard Kenya was a possible destination, and I was determined to go. Continue reading
At least once a week I find myself saying the phrase, “A PhD is, first and foremost, a research degree.” In my role and simply as an advocate for my program I often get asked about my experience in the Continue reading
I am a second semester graduate student from the leadership program at SOLES. These two past semesters have been like a daring, fun roller costar ride. The reason that I say that is because of the new “language” that SOLES Continue reading
Education is often referred to as the great equalizer. While it is the mechanism that ideally create an equal playing field for all students in the United States, it is also connects students in America to students all over the Continue reading
Here at SOLES, it is a requirement of all academic degree programs that you complete a global study course. From December 31-January 10, 2013 I was completing mine in a course designed to study School Change and Education Reform. I Continue reading
What does it mean to be well educated?: A response to Alfie Kohn What does it mean to be well educated? My first experience with Alfie Kohn’s simple yet complex question was last spring when he came as a guest Continue reading
It’s November, and I can’t believe how fast this semester has passed! Yet, I am enjoying and growing in the three classes I’m taking here at USD. I’m preparing my proposal for my Action Research in EDUC 500 taught by Continue reading
As a Graduate Research Assistant for the Center for Education Policy and Law (CEPAL), I can honestly say that there is never a dull moment! CEPAL is a legal and social science research center that emphasizes the linkage between education Continue reading
