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News Walden University Announces Recipients of International Schools Scholarships

Four full-tuition scholarships were awarded to educators in Colombia, Ecuador, Japan, and Romania from The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

News Walden University Announces New Scholarship Programs to Advance Higher Education

Walden University continues its commitment to the advancement of community colleges and higher education by announcing four new scholarship programs.

News Walden University Supports Southern Poverty Law Center’s Recognition of Educators Who Teach Tolerance

A grant from Walden University will promote an initiative to help teachers become more effective educators of students from diverse backgrounds.

News Walden University Introduces Online Certificate Programs in Project Management and Education

Walden University introduces new online certificate programs to prepare working professionals for opportunities in project management and education.

Article Outstanding Doctoral Study Committee Chair Award: Mentoring Students to Use Hyper-Realistic Training for Increased Results
News Walden University Announces NEA Excellence in Public School Education Scholarship Program

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University will award $100,000 in scholarships to NEA members.

Article Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: A Commitment to Student Success and Positive Student Experiences
Article Will Service Learning Help Produce Better-Qualified Teachers?
Article Outstanding Doctoral Study Award: Research on Simulated Nurse Training Reveals Increased Practitioner Efficacy
Article Faculty Awarded $90,000 in Research Grants from Walden
News Walden University Recognized as Candidate for NCATE Accreditation
News Walden University Announces 2010 Recipients of Ann “Tunky” Riley Scholarships

from Colorado and Washington receive scholarships to The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University.

News Walden University Announces 2010 Educator for a Day Grant Recipients

As part of the nationwide celebration of the National Education Association’s American Education Week, Walden will award $5,000 grants to three schools.

State Teachers of the Year Share Their Experiences at Walden

Walden University is the educational choice of more than 60 state teachers of the year. They shared their Walden experiences in a series of short videos.

News Increased Use of Technology by K–12 Teachers Has Positive Effects on Perceived Student Learning, Development of 21st Century Skills

A new study released by The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership shows that using technology in the classroom benefits students.

News Walden University’s President Addresses U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor

Walden University president Jonathan Kaplan speaks on Supporting America’s Educators: The Importance of Quality Teachers and Leaders.

News Top Educators Choose Walden University’s Online Graduate Degrees

Forty-seven state teachers of the year have chosen to pursue online graduate degrees from Walden University.

News Walden University Offers Enhanced Online Degrees for Educators in Professional Development and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

New and enhanced M.S. in Education (M.S.Ed.) online degrees offered for educators in Professional Development and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

News The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University Announces First Recipients of Ann “Tunky” Riley Scholarships

Two teachers received new scholarships to enroll in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University.

News Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Leadership and Education to Sponsor Celebration of Teaching & Learning 2010 in New York City

Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Leadership and Education sponsors Celebration of Teaching & Learning 2010 in New York City.

News Walden University and Arroyo Research Services to Present at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Conference

Walden University and Arroyo Research Services to present at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Conference (AACTE).

News Margaret Spellings Praises Walden University for Setting Accountability Standards

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings praises Walden University for setting accountability standards.

News Walden University Awards Degrees to More Than 3,300 Graduates from 49 States, 25 Countries

Walden University awards degrees to more than 3,300 graduates from 49 states and 25 countries as Margaret Spellings delivers commencement address.

News Margaret Spellings, Former U.S. Secretary of Education, to Speak at Walden University’s January Commencement

Margaret Spellings, former U.S. Secretary of Education, to speak at Walden University’s January commencement.

News Walden University Announces 2009 Educator for a Day Grant Recipients

Walden will award $5,000 grants to three selected P-12 schools that host Educator for a Day events as part of American Education Week.

News Walden University Offers New Principal Licensure Program

Walden offers new Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) program.

News Walden University Announces Grants in Support of Educator for a Day Program

Walden University honors schools and educators with its campaign in support of the National Education Association’s Educator for a Day program.

News Twenty-Four State Teachers of the Year Enroll in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University

Twenty-four state Teachers of the Year have chosen to enroll at Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

News Walden University Offers TEACH Grants in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Programs

Beginning in September 2009, students in the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership may be eligible for the federal TEACH Grant Program.

News Walden University Selects Dr. Kate Steffens as Dean of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

Dr. Kate Steffens has been named dean of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University.

News Walden University and Tacoma Public Schools Announce Results of Linking Teacher Learning to Student Success, an Educational Outcomes Research Study

Walden University and Tacoma Public Schools announce results of Linking Teacher Learning to Student Success, an educational outcomes research study.

News Walden University Announces Up to $5 Million in Scholarships for Educators

Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is offering more than 200 scholarships with a total value of up to $5 million.

News Walden University Partners With Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee Organizations to Offer Degrees Online to Educators and Associates

Walden University partnerships will give educators and associates of several organizations the opportunity to enroll in higher education programs.

News Walden University Announces Major Teacher Education Initiative at Clinton Global Initiative Meeting

Leading teacher education university will award full scholarships to highly deserving teachers.

News Richard W. Riley Named One of Time’s Best Cabinet Members

Time magazine has named former education secretary Richard W. Riley one of the top 10 best cabinet members.

News Walden University Announces Educator for a Day Grant Recipients

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership announced the recipients of Walden University’s 2008 Educator for a Day Grants.

News Walden University President to Speak at MECEO Conference

Jonathan A. Kaplan will be the keynote speaker at the Maryland Executive Council for Education Opportunities’ 30th annual conference.

News Walden University Announces Grants in Support of ‘Educator for a Day’ Program

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership will honor schools and educators with its campaign to support the Educator for a Day program.

News Walden University Partners with Major Educational Professional Associations

Alliances with three associations address professional development needs of educators, administrators and staff.

News NCCEP and Walden University Help Increase Educators’ Access to Graduate Degrees

NCCEP and Walden will offer scholarships that may be applied toward a graduate degree program through the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

News Walden University Offers New Ed.D. in Higher Education and Adult Learning

Walden University now offers a specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning in its Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program.

News Walden University Offers New Bachelor of Science Degree Programs in Psychology and in Child Development

Walden University offers new Bachelor of Science degree programs in Psychology and Child Development.

News Walden University Names New Associate Deans

Walden has named new associate deans to provide leadership for the university’s management, nursing, mental health counseling and education programs.

News Walden University Announces The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

Walden University has named its College of Education after Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

News Walden University Announces Educator for a Day Grant Recipients

Walden has announced the three recipients of its Educator for a Day Grant.

News Walden University Offers New Accelerated Teacher Licensure Programs

Programs prepare career changers to obtain teacher licensure in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.

News Walden University Grants Support National ‘Educator for a Day’

Walden University recognizes educators across the nation with its campaign in support of the National Education Association’s Educator for a Day program.

News Walden University Launches New M.S. in Education Specialization in Teacher Leadership

Walden University has launched a new M.S. in Education specialization in Teacher Leadership.

News Walden University, Florida Association of School Administrators Team Up to Provide Online Degrees to Meet Principal Shortage

The Florida Association of School Administrators and Walden team up to give educators and administrators in Florida opportunity to pursue M.S. in Education.

News Walden University Graduate Receives Outstanding Dissertation Award

Dr. Michaela Celeste Cole, a 2005 Ph.D. in Education graduate, received an award for an outstanding doctoral dissertation.

News Walden University, Education Service Center in Corpus Christi Team Up to Provide Online Doctoral Degrees

Alliance between Education Service Center and Walden University gives Texas educators and administrators opportunity to pursue education doctoral programs.

News Walden University Selects Dr. Manuel Tomás Barrera III as Dean of College of Education

Walden University is pleased to announce the selection of Manuel Tomas Barrera III, Ph.D., as the university’s dean of the College of Education.

News Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) Teams With Walden to Provide Online Learning Programs

Alliance gives members of AWSP the opportunity to pursue Walden University’s online doctoral programs in education.

News Walden University’s Community College Leadership Program Helping to Produce the Next Generation of Leaders

Walden University is launching a Doctor of Education with a specialization in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning.

News Walden University Offers New Specialization in Doctor of Education Program

Walden University has signed agreements with several organizations to address the leadership crisis facing the nations community colleges.

News Harris County Department Of Education and Walden University Team to Offer Program that Leads to Texas Principal Certification

A partnership between Walden and Harris County Department of Education combines the Texas Principal Certification Program and a mater’s degree.

News Walden University’s Educator for a Day Grant Program Marks Fifth Year

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden, an accredited university, awards Educator for a Day grants to preK–12 schools.

Article Beyond Borders: Planting the Seeds of Learning
News Walden University Partners with the National Education Association Academy

Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership will offer master’s degrees to NEA’s 3.2 million educators and administrators.

News Walden University Adds Specializations in Education Master's and Doctoral Programs

Three new online specialization programs were created to prepare educators in early childhood education and English-language learning (ELL) at Walden University.

Article Putting Research Into Practice
News A Day in the Life of an Educator: Walden University Announces Grants in Support of Educator for a Day Program

Walden University will award $5,000 grants to three P-12 schools that host Educator for a Day events as part of NEA’s American Education Week

Article, News Five of Walden’s Licensure Programs Nationally Recognized by NCATE
Article Faculty Awarded Grants From Walden

Select Walden faculty members were provided with seed money for the development of their diverse research agendas that may have a real-world impact.

Article Commitment to Social Change Scholarship Recipients Announced

Four doctoral and two master’s program graduates are recognized for their profound social change missions.

Article From the Field: Healing on Horseback
Article Frank Dilley Award: Encouraging Dynamic Leadership in School Districts

Dr. Valerie Lyle is honored for explaining how school administrators can effectively implement a new curriculum model through proactive leadership.

Article Faculty Q&A: Four for the Faculty

Extraordinary Faculty Award recipients answer front-of-mind questions.

Article Stabilizing a School District
News Walden University Announces 2011 Educator for a Day Grant Recipients

Walden University celebrating its Educator for a Day grant program, today announced the five preK-12 schools that will receive $5,000 grants to enhance their classroom education.

Article Why I Refer: A Transformative Experience

Rebecca Barton, a Walden University nursing graduate, shares her experience with others.

Article How It Paid Off: From School to District

How Edwina Hudson Suit (class of ’07) is making a bigger difference now that she has her doctorate degree.

News Walden University Awards New Scholarships to Higher Education Professionals

Walden University announces the winners of scholarships for students in Walden’s online higher education programs

Article Technology, Testing, and Teacher Leadership

State teachers of the year attending Walden University tackle the toughest challenges.

Article How It Paid Off: From Dean to Deputy Commissioner
Article Self-Sustaining Social Change
Article Meet the Faculty: Dr. Karen L. Kelly and Dr. Jock Schorger
News Walden University Expands Faculty Experts Bureau

Six new faculty members join Walden’s Faculty Experts Bureau. These members are subject matter experts in education, bullying, and public policy

News Walden University’s New Special Education Offerings Address Growing Demand

Walden University has developed two new online special education degree programs to help address the needs of professionals in the field of special education.

Article How I Did It: Nicole Yemothy ’10
Article Rita Turner Award: Guiding Students to Effect National Social Change

Faculty member Dr. Deanna Boddie reflects on mentoring Dr. Valerie Lyle and the development of her dissertation on the Jacobs model.

Article Insights: Adapting Your Skills to Transform Your Career
Article Lifelong Learners: Inspiring Students One Word at a Time

Christine Austin (class of ’07) teaches middle school students that writing can empower them both in and outside the classroom.

News New Online Certificate Programs Offered at Walden University

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership now offers four new online certificate programs to help support educators' effectiveness.

Article 9 Ideas That Will Change the World
Article Connecting With Students
Article In Memoriam
News New Walden University Master’s Degree in Adult Learning Addresses Growing Student Population

New online MS in Adult Learning degree program from Walden University was introduced to prepare educators for one of the fastest growing areas in education.

Article Making a Difference: Paper or Plastic?
Article Meet a Future Graduate: Joan Miller
News Walden Announces New Partnerships with Organizations in Florida and Texas

New partnerships with Florida and Texas education organizations offer employees benefits when enrolling in Walden’s online education programs

News 2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year Begins Doctoral Studies at Walden University

2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Pamela Williams, begins her studies in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership in June 2011 at Walden University.

Article Rural Roots

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