University Communications

A growing number of parents across various states have allowed their children to opt out of taking standardized tests, arguing the scores are improperly used to evaluate students and teachers. This movement begs the question—what are the merits of standardized testing?

Craig Hochbein, assistant professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, challenged graduate students in his public education policy class in summer 2016 to write opinion-editorials that discuss the role and influence of standardized testing.

A growing number of parents across various states have allowed their children to opt out of taking standardized tests, arguing the scores are improperly used to evaluate students and teachers. This movement begs the question—what are the merits of standardized testing?

Craig Hochbein, assistant professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, challenged graduate students in his public education policy class in summer 2016 to write opinion-editorials that discuss the role and influence of standardized testing.

A growing number of parents across various states have allowed their children to opt out of taking standardized tests, arguing the scores are improperly used to evaluate students and teachers. This movement begs the question—what are the merits of standardized testing?

Craig Hochbein, assistant professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, challenged graduate students in his public education policy class in summer 2016 to write opinion-editorials that discuss the role and influence of standardized testing.

A growing number of parents across various states have allowed their children to opt out of taking standardized tests, arguing the scores are improperly used to evaluate students and teachers. This movement begs the question—what are the merits of standardized testing?

Craig Hochbein, assistant professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, challenged graduate students in his public education policy class in summer 2016 to write opinion-editorials that discuss the role and influence of standardized testing.

Award-winning physicist Mildred Dresselhaus speaks of a lengthy career influenced by distinguished mentors. 

In a world that has become more connected, Lehigh faculty have become an integral part of the international dialogue surrounding education, particularly in regions where educational reform is undergoing intense scrutiny.

How can educational systems help those struggling to start life anew?

Cathy Engelbert ’86 moves up six places, to No. 15.

Marc Tomljanovich will spend the 2016-17 academic year at Lehigh.

Lehigh’s innovative Mountaintop program challenges students to take intellectual risks. 

A sea sponge enzyme could provide greener, firmer soil foundations.

Lee Kern, director of the Center for Promoting Research to Practice and professor of Special Education, addresses the issue of school violence in "I Profess."

Obscured by the rancor of the school reform debate is this fact: Socio-economic status is the most relevant determinant of student success in school.

A Lehigh pilot project helps parents help their children.

Can wearable technology help to evaluate how principals use their time?

The College of Education's determination to provide leadership in the areas of education and human services has never been stronger than it is today.

A growing number of parents across various states have allowed their children to opt out of taking standardized tests, arguing the scores are improperly used to evaluate students and teachers. This movement begs the question—what are the merits of standardized testing?

"Knowledge," said the Greek philosopher Plato, "is the food of the soul." Lehigh students who participated in a summer civic engagement project now know first-hand that knowledge can also feed hungry mouths.

The Lehigh University-Caring for Cambodia partnership takes an innovative approach to sustainable education.

Julia Lechuga is the 'last critical piece' of Lehigh's Community Health Cluster, which will partner with area neighborhoods to collect data and find solutions to health problems.