Day: July 19, 2010
Researchers rate effectiveness of early childhood ed programs
July 19, 2010
Early childhood education programs can have an important impact on increasing the school readiness of young children, but some programs have stronger evidence of effectiveness than others, according to a comprehensive research review by Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Research and Reform in Education. The purpose of the review was to examine the research on […]
Pediatric clinical studies appear prone to bias, review shows
July 19, 2010
A Johns Hopkins review of nearly 150 randomized controlled trials on children, all published in well-regarded medical journals, reveals that 40 percent to 60 percent of the studies either failed to take steps to minimize risk for bias or at least to properly describe those measures. A report of the team’s findings in the August issue […]
‘Hubble repairman’ now a Johns Hopkins research professor
July 19, 2010
NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld has walked in space eight times and logged more than 800 hours floating in that deep, dark void over the course of five space flights, including three to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Now, he is about to explore a new frontier: The Johns Hopkins University. On July 1, the man […]
Steven David named vice dean for undergraduate education
July 19, 2010
Steven David, a political science professor who serves as vice dean for centers and programs in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, has been named vice dean for undergraduate education there effective Aug. 1. In this position, David will emphasize new programs of undergraduate research and develop new mechanisms for increasing faculty-student interaction, enhancing […]
LNYW program showcases Patterson Park, Highlandtown neighborhoods
July 19, 2010
Johns Hopkins’ Live Near Your Work program, in conjunction with the Southeast Development Corp., will this month showcase homes and amenities in the Patterson Park and Highlandtown neighborhoods. At each event, eligible Johns Hopkins employees will learn how they can apply for LNYW grants, as well as other grants and financial assistance. The open house […]
Johns Hopkins Medicine adds four to its board of trustees
July 19, 2010
Four leaders in the financial, pharmaceutical and medical fields have been selected for one-year terms on the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine. One has also been named to a three-year term on the board of trustees of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The new members, who began their terms July 1, are N. Anthony […]
Talent Development National Conference set for Baltimore
July 19, 2010
More than 150 educators from across the country will attend the Talent Development National Conference July 26 and 27 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The biennial conference showcases the work of the Talent Development Middle Grades and Talent Development High Schools whole-school reform models. Robert Balfanz, Johns Hopkins University research scientist […]
20 years in a row: JHH again tops ‘U.S. News’ rankings
July 19, 2010
For the 20th year in a row, The Johns Hopkins Hospital has taken the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of American hospitals, placing first in five medical specialties and in the top five in 10 others. Calling the two-decade record “astonishing,” the leadership of Johns Hopkins Medicine said the credit […]
School of Ed now hosts New Horizons website for educators
July 19, 2010
The School of Education is now hosting a website that provides educators with access to the latest research on effective teaching and learning practices. Since its inception in 1980, the mission of the New Horizons for Learning site has been to identify, communicate and help implement more effective ways of learning for classroom teachers. Johns […]
School of Ed now hosts New Horizons website for educators
July 19, 2010
The School of Education is now hosting a website that provides educators with access to the latest research on effective teaching and learning practices. Since its inception in 1980, the mission of the New Horizons for Learning site has been to identify, communicate and help implement more effective ways of learning for classroom teachers. Johns […]