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Urban Education Collaborative Team Publishes article in US-China Education Review Journal
Abiola Farinde (Graduate Research Assistant) and Dr. Chance W. Lewis (Director, Urban Education Collaborative) recently published an article in the US-China Education Review journal. The title of the article is: ‘The underrepresentation of African American female students in STEM fields: Implications for Classroom Teachers (2012, Volume 2, Number 4, pp. 421-431).’
Dr. Lewis named Moderator for HBCU Education Dean’s Think Tank at Rutgers University
Dr. Chance W. Lewis (Director, Urban Education Collaborative) was selected as the Moderator of the 1st Annual HBCU Education Dean’s Think Tank hosted by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Chair of Education at Rutgers University. This gathering of Dean’s set forth a new agenda of collaboration across HBCUs, specifically focused on Black educational issues in urban […]
Urban Education Collaborative Director invited as part of Prestigious Research Initiative
Dr. Chance W. Lewis (Director, The Urban Education Collaborative) has been invited to become a inaugural member of the Black Male Achievement Research Collaborative (BMARC) established by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Dr. Lewis will be responsible for producing research, policy, praticitioner and policy reports on Black male achievement that will be disseminated to policymakers, […]
Dr. Chance W. Lewis highlighted in feature article in a Texas urban school district
Dr. Chance W. Lewis, Carolyn Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education was recently highlighted in an inspirational story in an urban Texas school district. Click HERE to read the story.
Dr. Chance W. Lewis Selected to Provide Keynote Address for UNC Charlotte Diversity Institute
Dr. Chance W. Lewis, Carolyn Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education will provide the opening keynote speech for the 2012 UNC Charlotte Diversity Institute. This Diversity Institute is an on-going by the University to address on-going strategies for effectively implementing diversity and urban initiatives into course curricula.
Dr. Chance W. Lewis publishes article in Ebony Magazine
Dr. Chance W. Lewis, Carolyn Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education published an article in the Ebony Magazine. This publication was disseminated to over 1.5 million subscribers. The article was entitled, “Head of the Class: Pushing for a Better Teacher-Student Connection.” To read a summary of the article, click HERE.
Dr. Chance W. Lewis publishes article with Dr. Ivory Toldson
Dr. Chance W. Lewis, Director of The Urban Education Collaborative recently published an article entitled, ‘PREPS for Students of Color: The Legal Justification and a Call for Action’ in the emPower magazine. To access the article, please visit http://www.empowermagazine.com/preps-for-students-of-color-the-legal-jus…
Dr. Lewis named Chair-Elect of Research Focus on Black Education SIG at AERA
Dr. Chance W. Lewis, Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education and Director of The Urban Education Collaborative was recently named Chair-Elect of the Research Focus on Black Education Special Interest Group (SIG) for the American Education Research Association (AERA). His three-year term will begin in April 2012.
Dr. Stephen Hancock named Program Chair-Elect for Research Focus on Black Education SIG at AERA
Dr. Stephen Hancock, Associate Professor of Multicultural Education and Assistant Director for The Urban Education Collaborative has been named Program Chair-Elect for the Research Focus on Black Education (Special Interest Group) SIG for the American Education Research Education (AERA). His term will run from 2012-2015.
Dr. Chance W. Lewis featured in 49er Democracy video
Dr. Chance W. Lewis, Director of the Urban Education Collaborative, was recently featured in the UNC Charlotte 49er Democracy video highlighted his expertise in urban education. Click to view the 49er Democracy video.