Kenyon Lee Whitman (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) published with colleagues a book chapter titled, "Race-Conscious Affirmative Action in U.S. Higher Education in an Era of Pronounced White Racial Backlash," in the edited book, The Racial Crisis in American Higher Education, (3rd ed.). In this chapter, they…

Kenyon Lee Whitman and graduate student Rachel De Vera (both Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) published an op-ed in The Imprint, exploring the challenges and solutions that contribute to educational (in)equity for foster youth in the state of Nevada.

Jacob D. Skousen (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) was interviewed for a story in the Arizona Republic regarding online schools since COVID. Drawing from his research on the preparation of online school leaders, Skousen shared several noteworthy findings. Among these was the lack of specialized training programs tailored…

Congratulations to Holmes Scholars Mayra Marquez-Mendez and Adjoa Mensah (both Education PhD candidates) on helping to develop, plan, and support the inaugural Science Summer Institute for Elementary and Middle school teachers in CCSD. With more than 100 participants accepted to the institute, this NSF-funded professional learning…

Steven L. Nelson (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education), department chair, was elected chair of the Law & Education Special Interest Group (SIG) of the American Educational Research Association. As chair of the Law & Education SIG, Dr. Nelson will lead his peers in embracing a broader perspective on legal analysis in…

Kenyon Lee Whitman (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) led a webinar in collaboration with the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools, that discussed his recent co-authored report titled, "Foster(ing) Youth in the CSU System: Understanding the Vital Role of Campus Support Programs."

Kenyon Lee Whitman (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) co-authored research report titled “Foster(ing) Youth in the California State University: Understand the Vital Role of Campus Support Programs.”  

LeAnne Salazar Montoya (Educational Psychology, Policy and Leadership) was selected as the 2023 Hispanic Educator's Association of Nevada's (HEAN) Keynote Speaker for the 35th Annual Hispanic Baccalaureate for CCSD's seniors who have met the organizational criteria's for participation. Over 1600 graduates participated in the ceremony.  

Jacob D. Skousen (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) and R. Karlene McCormick-Lee published a chapter in the second edition of Funding Public Schools in the United States, Indian Country, and U.S. Territories. The chapter focused on the state of Nevada and the public school funding mechanisms.

Alpha Chi Omega national has selected LeAnne Montoya (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) for their inaugural Social Justice Institute. This institute is a national initiative to support, empower and educate alumni to assist them in preparing serve their communities. 

Tina Vo (Teaching and Learning) and doctoral students/Holmes Scholars Mayra Marquez-Mendez (Educational Psychology, Leadership and Higher Education), Adjoa Mensah (Teaching and Learning) and Monique Soma (Post-secondary Career and Technical Education) presented their research titled “Fostering STEM career pathways by creating a…

Holmes Scholar Mayra Marquez-Mendez (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) presented her work titled, “Critical Reflection, Generative Thinking, and Funds of Knowledge: A Culturally Responsive Mentorship Model,” at the 2023 Annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference in Chicago. Her work conceptualizes a…