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Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education News

The Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education delivers and provides instruction in innovative research that informs the educational process from early childhood through higher education. Our curriculum prepares graduates for leadership positions in diverse settings and roles, provides foundational support for programs across the university, and investigates educational policy to inform practice in P-12 through higher education.

Current Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education News

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UNLV Professor Federick Ngo earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.

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The College of Education's National Institute for the Advancement of Education awarded four faculty research grants that will explore potential solutions for retaining Nevada's teachers.

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The two-time alumnus and now doctoral student helps show prospective Rebels everything UNLV has to offer as assistant director for visitor experience and engagement.

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News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.

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A roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV students and faculty.

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UNLV-led grant project creates a hub for faculty across the country to share resources, learn, and collaborate with each other.

Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education In The News

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A Las Vegas mom and other parents are working on bringing families interested in homeschooling their kids all under one roof. For the first time in years, the Nevada Homeschool Convention is coming to town.

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President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to abolish the United States Department of Education. What would such a change mean for Nevada public schools?

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Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.

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Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.

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Education is a major issue here in Clark County. Especially considering the school district ranks as one of the worst in the nation, but neither presidential candidate is making it a huge campaign issue. Education is the bedrock of a thriving society, but it is silent this presidential election cycle UNLV professor Bradley Marianno said.

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For a short time, some schools and betting operators found themselves in happy marriages. Four years ago, as athletic departments scrambled for alternate revenue streams amid the COVID-19 pandemic, gambling provided a perfectly timed solution. The activity was becoming legal in states across the U.S. Fans were starting to bet on NCAA events with abandon, and betting operators clamored to become the go-to sportsbook for college sports. Athletic departments—many once morally opposed to anything related to wagering—jumped at the opportunity to strike sponsorship deals with sports betting operators. The feeling was mutual.

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Recent Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education Accomplishments

Megan Griffard (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) and colleagues from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill published an original research article, "Resiliency Fatigue for Rural Residents following Repeated Natural Hazard Exposure," in Ecology and Society. The piece examines how residents of Eastern North…
Megan Griffard (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) was interviewed by Las Vegas 8 News Now's Ozzy Mora about the rise of homeschooling as an alternative educational model for K-12 learning and Nevada's policies and regulations for parents who are interested in pursuing homeschooling for their children. 
LeAnne Salazar-Montoya (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) and UNLV alumni Brione Minor Mitchell's work has been published, "The Tenets and Foundation Building for Academic Success: Preparing Graduate Students and Postdocs for Professional Growth in the publication by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, "Educational Philosophy…
Jacob D. Skousen (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) and colleagues at Brigham Young University published the article "Reflections About Educational Leadership: Leadership Lessons Learned From School Building Leaders at the End of a Career in Public Education" in the Journal of School Leadership. This qualitative study…
LeAnne Salazar Montoya (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) presented at the 2024 University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, leading a powerful session titled "Setting the Mentorship Pathway Ablaze Through Storytelling."  The presentation highlighted the transformative role of storytelling in mentorship,…
Iesha Jackson (Teaching and Learning) and Doris Watson (Educational Psychology, Leadership and Higher Education) participated in a panel discussion with colleagues Claytee White (Oral History Research Center) and Norma Marrun (Teaching and Learning) and former students Kenneth Brown II, Laurents Banuelos-Benitez, and Marbella Alfonso, all who…