Chalkboard Spring Spring 09 ChalkboardIndiana University School of Education Alumni Association Educating and guiding the emerging population: Panel from the “Dream Quilt” made by members the IU School of Education’s work of the Latino Youth Collective in response to “Dream Act” legislation (story on page 10). with Latino newcomers Mission Statement The mission of the Indiana University School of Spring 09 Education is to improve teaching, learning, and Chalkboard human development in a global, diverse, rapidly Indiana University School of Education Alumni Association changing, and increasingly technological society. 1 D ean’s Perspective: 8 Education that prepares Chalkboardus all 2 Highlights 4 News Briefs 6 Faculty Profile: Robin L. Hughes 7 In Memoriam 8 Preparing the 12 emerging Latino 10 school population 10 Coaching up math: IU team helps teachers in one Indiana county introduce algebraic concepts earlier and more easily 12 Alumni Profile: Michael Uslan Chalkboard is published semiannually by the Indiana University Alumni Association, in coop- eration with the School of Education Alumni Association, to encourage alumni interest in and 14 Alumni News support for the Indiana University School of Education. This publication is paid for in part by dues-paying members of the Indiana University Alumni Association. For more informa- tion about membership or activities, contact (800) 824-3044,
[email protected], or visit 15 Class Notes www.alumni.indiana.edu. IU School of Education Dean ............................................. Gerardo M. Gonzalez 18 Snapshot Director of Communications and Media Relations, Editor ..................................................... Chuck Carney Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations .......................................................... Sarah Baumgart Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations .................................................................