Jenna Somers

2 months ago | news.vanderbilt.edu | Jenna Somers

By Jenna Somers A transdisciplinary team at Vanderbilt University seeks to identify Tennessee communities at risk of exposure to toxic man-made chemicals in their drinking water. Yolanda J. McDonald In response to a 2024 regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Tennessee Department of Environment

Oct 31, 2024 | news.vanderbilt.edu | Jenna Somers

What you need to know Vanderbilt is offering an updated master of education program through the Innovative Design and Technology in Education (IDeaTE) program, formerly Learning and Design. Students will gain knowledge and skills for careers in designing learning environments, leveraging new technology, and using analytics to assess effectiveness.

Aug 20, 2024 | news.vanderbilt.edu | Jenna Somers |Claire Smrekar |Joanne Golann |Sean Corcoran

By Jenna SomersDuring the 2024 legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly and Governor Bill Lee attempted to pass a statewide education scholarship account (ESA) program. ESAs—also called education savings accounts—are a type of voucher program that support not only private school tuition but other education-related expenses for families who opt-out of public education.

Mar 1, 2024 | news.vanderbilt.edu | Jenna Somers |Claire Smrekar |Joanne Golann |Sean Corcoran

By Jenna SomersIn November 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposed the Education Freedom Scholarship Act to establish a new statewide education scholarship account (ESA) program. ESAs—also called education savings accounts—are a type of voucher program that support not only private school tuition but other education-related expenses.

Aug 16, 2023 | news.vanderbilt.edu | Jenna Somers

By Jenna Somers Alyssa Wise Learning sciences, educational technology, and learning analytics researcher Alyssa Wise joined Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development this month as professor of technology and education in the Department of Teaching and Learning and is the new director of the