Research
Scholarly Accomplishments, March 2026
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for March 2026 Books Passi, J., Thayer, P., Littlebear, J., & Parker-Katz, M. (2026). Family engagement in education: Inclusive approaches for creating collaborative and equitable school communities. Routledge. Book Chapters Shernoff, D.J & Bempechat, J. (2025). Sociocultural influences on flow as student engagement. In […]
Scholarly Accomplishments, February 2026
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for February 2026. Honors Beth Warren Elected to National Academy of Education Read more Books Franklin Jones, Jr. Jones Jr., F. R. (2026). Learn Black American Sign Language: A history and complete beginner’s guide with over 200 words and phrases. Wellfleet Press. Book […]
What’s at Stake for English Learners
As English becomes the official language of America, more than 5 million English learners face new challenges in their educational journeys. They now must navigate reduced aid in language acquisition support resulting in loss of access to quality learning materials, learning environments, and specialized learning programs. In this Conversations with the Dean, Dean Penny Bishop is joined by […]
Scholarly Accomplishments, December 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for December 2025. Books Christina Dobbs Dobbs, C. L., & Leider, C.M. (Eds.). (2025). Until every woman is free: Equity and belonging in the academy through duoethnography. Bloomsbury Publishing. Book Chapters Anna Lim Holcomb, L., Lawyer, G., Lim, A., & Dostal, H. (2025). […]
BU Holmies Connect at the AACTE Research and Dissertation Retreat
On November 7-8, 2025, BU Wheelock hosted the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Research and Dissertation Retreat for Holmes Scholars (aka, “Holmies”). Twenty-seven scholars from 12 different institutions of higher education programs, working across various disciplines, gathered in a collaborative learning space. An annual event, the retreat is designed for Holmies to […]
Rethinking Student Debt for Fairer Futures
Millions of Americans carry student loan debt in pursuit of a college degree, yet the programs meant to ease that burden often fall short—especially for those who need support most. Marginalized borrowers typically assume higher levels of debt and face lasting financial and even health consequences as a result. Despite their intent, many state loan […]
Inside the School Enrollment Shift
New research from BU Wheelock reveals striking shifts in where Massachusetts families are choosing to send their children: public school enrollment has dropped 2% statewide, while private school enrollment has climbed 16% and homeschooling has surged by 50%. The data show that the steepest public school declines have occurred in high-income districts, among White and […]
Scholarly Accomplishments, November 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for November 2025. Awards Anthony Abraham Jack Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price 2025 Critics’ Choice Book Award, American Educational Studies Association http://educationalstudies.org/default.phpLong-list, Non-fiction, Massachusetts Book Award, Massachusetts Center for the Book, https://www.massbook.org/mass-book-awards Articles Tina Durand Durand, T.M., […]
The Power of the Middle School Years
Standing in front of a packed room, BU Wheelock Dean Penny A. Bishop asked a question: “How do people respond when they hear you work with, or are a parent of, middle schoolers?” The response, from the teachers, researchers, and parents attending the 2025 BU Wheelock Forum in March—themed “Thriving in the Middle School Years”—was […]
Screen Time That Teaches and Inspires
In one episode of Lyla in the Loop, titular character Lyla learns a handful of increasingly complicated magic tricks from her elderly neighbor, Miss Emmaline. Back home in her room, Lyla, accompanied by her sidekick, Stu, tries to figure out how Miss Emmaline made her feet “levitate” behind a blanket. Keeping the key principles of […]