The Education Knowledge Broker Network's latest blog features Research Assistant Professor Elizabeth Day, PhD of the HEDCO Institute, examining the persistent gap between policymakers’ desire to use research evidence in education and the real-world challenges that often prevent them from doing so.
Leslie Leve, professor and the Lorry Lokey Chair in education in the College of Education, along with Professor Karen Guillemin have each been recognized by the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon of OHSU. Professor Leve is recognized for her efforts to provide exceptional mentorship in support of education, health research, and advancing health care.
HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice released its latest blog that highlights the promising possibilities of Generative AI (GenAI) that supports student learning, while noting the broader challenges and cautions.
Back to school shouldn't mean back to bickering over phones and sleep. Avoid battles about tech use and bedtime with these tips from Jen Doty, PhD and other University of Oregon experts.
The number of teens reporting depressive symptoms has risen sharply over the past decade, and the trend is particularly bad in Oregon. On this week's episode of "Straight Talk," three experts, Dr. Jen Doty, Dr. Beth Stormshak, and Dr. Ariel Williamson who are working to get ahead of the curve, came together to talk about what's driving the trend, what researchers say can be done to help, and what kids are saying they need.
"These programs vary widely: who can enroll in them, how long the programs run, the balance between English and the partner language, who teaches classes, and what the long-term goals are.", said Ilana Umansky, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Oregon.
"We're in a mental health crisis. For the past two decades, mental health issues have been escalating, particularly among youth," said John Seeley, PhD, a professor and associate dean for research in the University of Oregon College of Education. "The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on students in need of additional supports, and that's the aim of the center — to help provide those additional supports."
With a new $11 million federal grant, the University of Oregon will create a national center for children’s mental health, putting the university at the forefront of national prevention efforts to improve the mental health and well-being of adolescents.
The 2025 Recognition and Honors Committee, with nominations from the membership of the Society for Prevention Research (SPR), selected Emily Tanner-Smith to be a Fellow. Fellowship is an honor that SPR bestows upon a small and select group of members who have a particularly distinguished record of contributions in the field of prevention research.
