December 5, 2025 - 04:59

Levon T. Esters, the vice provost for graduate education and dean of the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State, has been awarded the 2025 Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education. This esteemed recognition is presented by the Council of Graduate Schools and celebrates exceptional leadership in the field of graduate education.
The award highlights Esters' commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative educational environment. His leadership has significantly influenced various aspects of graduate education, including program development and student career outcomes. Esters has a proven track record of engaging in graduate affairs and advocating for diversity and inclusion within academic programs.
His contributions have not only enhanced the quality of graduate education at Penn State but have also set a benchmark for institutions across the country. Esters' dedication to evidence-based innovation and student success continues to inspire both faculty and students alike.
March 5, 2026 - 04:30
Career and technical education bills advance out of Alabama House committeeA key Alabama House committee has given its approval to a legislative package aimed at significantly broadening career and technical education (CTE) opportunities within the state`s public schools....
March 4, 2026 - 14:07
CT department says it can’t comply with DCF, homeschool proposalA legislative proposal designed to create a new safety net for children leaving traditional schools has encountered significant practical resistance from a key state agency. The bill, which would...
March 3, 2026 - 20:05
American Institutes for Research Special Education Experts to Present at the 2026 Council for Exceptional Children ConventionSpecial education researchers and practitioners from the American Institutes for Research are set to lead multiple presentations at the upcoming Council for Exceptional Children 2026 Convention and...
March 3, 2026 - 03:31
Cell phone ban fails in education committeeA legislative effort to restrict cell phone use in South Dakota classrooms was halted after a lengthy and spirited debate. The proposed bill, which sought to mandate that all public school...