Education Eclipse

Between Worlds is a documentary that was written, shot, and produced by Eddie Aguilar, an alumnus of Washington State University's Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education program. It is an autoethnography, meaning, it was about him, and his journey toward something called critical consciousness. We caught up Eddie at the 2020 Globalization Conference, and … Continue reading "075 Between Worlds: A powerful documentary by alumnus Eddie Aguilar"

Between Worlds is a documentary that was written, shot, and produced by Eddie Aguilar, an alumnus of Washington State University’s Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education program. It is an autoethnography, meaning, it was about him, and his journey toward something called critical consciousness. We caught up Eddie at the 2020 Globalization Conference, and … Continue reading "075 Between Worlds: A powerful documentary by alumnus Eddie Aguilar"

In the world of school principals, there's plenty of technical research out there about tactics principals can use to improve their craft and help students. But there's often still a disconnect in their professional development, and much of it has to do with the relationship between the principal and their principal supervisor. So when James … Continue reading "074 2019 Dissertation of the Year – Elevating Support for School Principals"

In the world of school principals, there’s plenty of technical research out there about tactics principals can use to improve their craft and help students. But there’s often still a disconnect in their professional development, and much of it has to do with the relationship between the principal and their principal supervisor. So when James … Continue reading "074 2019 Dissertation of the Year – Elevating Support for School Principals"

Paul Pitre came to WSU as a junior faculty member in the College of Education. Now, he's the chancellor of WSU Everett. The ascent is impressive. And… so is the WSU Everett campus. Dr. Pitre has always been interested in higher education, and education policy. It's taken him from his home in Western Washington, to … Continue reading "073 Catching up with WSU Everett Chancellor Paul Pitre"

Paul Pitre came to WSU as a junior faculty member in the College of Education. Now, he’s the chancellor of WSU Everett. The ascent is impressive. And… so is the WSU Everett campus. Dr. Pitre has always been interested in higher education, and education policy. It’s taken him from his home in Western Washington, to … Continue reading "073 Catching up with WSU Everett Chancellor Paul Pitre"

Geo-literacy was a term coined by National Geographic to describe the understanding of how our world works that is required of ALL members of a modern, globally interconnected society. It's way more than being able to find countries on a map. We sat down with Sarah Newcomer, an associate professor of literacy education at Washington … Continue reading "072 Increasing Geoliteracy through Puzzle Maps"

Geo-literacy was a term coined by National Geographic to describe the understanding of how our world works that is required of ALL members of a modern, globally interconnected society. It’s way more than being able to find countries on a map. We sat down with Sarah Newcomer, an associate professor of literacy education at Washington … Continue reading "072 Increasing Geoliteracy through Puzzle Maps"

 AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an organization that supports students who you may say are on the margins or on the periphery; not college ready, perhaps, but on the cusp. The program uses high-engagement strategies to make it easier for teachers to help these students progress, as well as help teach … Continue reading "070 WSU Tri-Cities partnership with AVID"

 AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an organization that supports students who you may say are on the margins or on the periphery; not college ready, perhaps, but on the cusp. The program uses high-engagement strategies to make it easier for teachers to help these students progress, as well as help teach … Continue reading "070 WSU Tri-Cities partnership with AVID"

A phlebotomist is about to stick a needle in your arm. They're going to draw blood. And you hate needles. And the site of blood. Some people tell you, it's no big deal. But you know better! Well, now, you don't necessarily need to feel the anxiety you normally do when seeing the doctor, or, … Continue reading "069 Using Virtual Reality to combat health care patient anxiety"

A phlebotomist is about to stick a needle in your arm. They’re going to draw blood. And you hate needles. And the site of blood. Some people tell you, it’s no big deal. But you know better! Well, now, you don’t necessarily need to feel the anxiety you normally do when seeing the doctor, or, … Continue reading "069 Using Virtual Reality to combat health care patient anxiety"

The Washington State University College of Education has a rich history of involvement with the Educational Testing Service, based in Princeton, NJ. We've had alumni work there, current students intern there, faculty members chair different groups or committees there. Our ties usually come   from the college's Educational Psychology program. After all, it makes sense: these … Continue reading "068 Internship with ETS – Providing a different perspective"

The Washington State University College of Education has a rich history of involvement with the Educational Testing Service, based in Princeton, NJ. We’ve had alumni work there, current students intern there, faculty members chair different groups or committees there. Our ties usually come   from the college’s Educational Psychology program. After all, it makes sense: these … Continue reading "068 Internship with ETS – Providing a different perspective"

Drs. Sola Adesope and A.G. Rud have compiled a new book called Contemporary Technologies in Education, a book that contains articles from educational technology leaders from around the country. The book aims to maximize student engagement, motivation, and learning… just what we need right now. We sat down this summer with both faculty members to … Continue reading "067 Contemporary Technologies in Education (new book)"

Drs. Sola Adesope and A.G. Rud have compiled a new book called Contemporary Technologies in Education, a book that contains articles from educational technology leaders from around the country. The book aims to maximize student engagement, motivation, and learning… just what we need right now. We sat down this summer with both faculty members to … Continue reading "067 Contemporary Technologies in Education (new book)"

When an individual has been an educator for almost 50 years, has been a superintendent in six different school districts over three different states, you just listen. It's the season premiere of Education Eclipse's FIFTH season, and we were able to sit down with Herb Berg. What a delight it was to get to know … Continue reading "066 Herb Berg: A Lifetime of Ed Leadership"

When an individual has been an educator for almost 50 years, has been a superintendent in six different school districts over three different states, you just listen. It’s the season premiere of Education Eclipse’s FIFTH season, and we were able to sit down with Herb Berg. What a delight it was to get to know … Continue reading "066 Herb Berg: A Lifetime of Ed Leadership"

Anne Marie Guerrettaz is trying to figure something out: in Spanish foreign language classrooms, are the teaching or instructional materials helping or hindering students who are learning to speak Spanish? With the help of some recent recognition and grants, she plans to find an answer, along with potential solutions if things aren't quite up to … Continue reading "065 Textbook problems with learning Spanish, literally"

Anne Marie Guerrettaz is trying to figure something out: in Spanish foreign language classrooms, are the teaching or instructional materials helping or hindering students who are learning to speak Spanish? With the help of some recent recognition and grants, she plans to find an answer, along with potential solutions if things aren’t quite up to … Continue reading "065 Textbook problems with learning Spanish, literally"