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Professor Nancy Hill

The Parental Involvement Puzzle

According to research published in Families, School, and the Adolescent, a new book coedited by Professor Nancy Hill, parents who want to help their secondary school children stay on track academically may need to shift strategic gears. To be effective, Hill says, parents’ strategies need to keep pace with the developmental changes that happen in the middle school years. more >>

Still getting ready for school: Supporting students as they prepare for college

Bridget Terry Long describes her research on the progress of students who enroll in college remediation courses. more >>

James Kim

A new view: distributed leadership

John Diamond, explains "distributed leadership" and clarifies why this latest buzz word offers a powerful new view for school leaders. more >>

Kathleen McCartney

Dean's Welcome


From Kathleen McCartney, Dean of HGSE and Gerald S. Lesser Professor.
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