Narvaez Wins Award for Interdisciplinary Book Bridging Biology, Moral Development, Culture, and Education
Prof. Darcia F. Narvaez, a nationally recognized expert on moral education in the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, has received the 2015 William James Book Award from the American Psychological Association (APA).
IEI Program Boosts Indiana AP Science & Math Test Scores
A program administered by the University of Notre Dame and designed to boost preparation for science and math careers in Indiana’s public high schools has reported substantial jumps in test results among participating students during its first year of operation.
ACE and PLC Cosponsor "Mighty Macs" Movie
The Mighty Macs, a new movie that celebrates the intersection of values and sports, will be presented in a “sneak peek” on Thursday, Sept.
Narvaez Gathers Diverse Insights into Moral Character from Students' Early Life
To use an academic term, “multidisciplinary” certainly describes the lives of educators in Catholic K-12 schools. One related vocation may demand even more areas of knowledge, along with common sense, virtuous behavior, practical skills, and habits of the heart. That vocation would be parenting.
Narvaez and Colleagues Find Parent Interaction Vital to Children's Well-Being as Adults
Did you receive affection, play freely and feel supported in childhood? Childhood experiences like these appear to have a lot to do with well-being and moral capacities in adulthood.
AP-TIP IN Announces 3 Content Directors
Three experienced educators have been named to help implement the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program in Indiana (AP-TIP IN), collaborating with high schools in an initiative to boost students’ college readiness in science, math, and English.
New Book: Pivotal Research on School Choice
Does school choice work as a strategy to improve schools and help students learn? A new book co-edited by Mark Berends, a Fellow in the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI), considers that question.
Play Like a Champion Today in Partnership in Ireland
Global Football and Play Like A Champion Today® partner to create ‘Character Award’ to recognize athletes taking part in Global Ireland Football Tournament   One player from each of 12 schools traveling to Ireland will be nominated for overall award  
Berends Named AERA Fellow
Mark Berends, the distinguished sociologist of education who directs the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity (CREO) in Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives, has been named a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
Institute Supporting Renewal of Schooling in Haiti
he University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI) and Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) are making major contributions to support Haiti’s recovery from the earthquake of Jan. 12, 2010.