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Associate Professor of Education Mara Tieken, winner of the 2024 Kroepsch Teaching Award, teaches students in her course “EDUC 231 - Perspectives on Education” in Pettigrew 30 on January 16, 2025. EDUC 231 - Perspectives on Education This course introduces students to foundational perspectives (anthropological, historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological) on education and helps students apply these perspectives to contemporary schools and classrooms. The course considers several large questions: What should be the purpose of education in a democratic society? What should be the role of the school? Who should participate in making decisions about schools? In what ways do schools reflect and perpetuate larger social inequities, and, alternately, how can they contribute to a more just and inclusive society? Students must complete at least thirty hours of fieldwork.
Bates Faculty in the News: April 25, 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 am

Recent media mentions of Bates faculty members include commentaries on the importance of rural education to growing discussions of AI in education and an analysis of how homelessness impairs people's sense of autonomy.

Bates Alumni in the News: April 11, 2025

Friday, April 11, 2025 10:45 am

This edition of recent Bates alumni mentions in the news media includes revisiting the legacy of a rebellious Episcopalian, shortlist honors for Elizabeth Strout’s newest novel, and an alumnus who grew up in rural poverty builds a billion-dollar financial firm.

Bates Faculty in the News: Feb. 28, 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025 10:08 am

English professor Therí Pickens’ new poetry collection earns praise in Library Journal, Rebecca Herzig’s research on women and facial hair informs The New York Times, and Paul Shea explains Samsung’s stock buyback strategy for Marketplace.

Bates Alumni in the News: Feb. 20, 2025

Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:00 am

An alumnus whose high-tech investigative talents helps to investigate humanitarian crises; the legacy of a 1951 Bates tragedy; and bestselling author Lisa Genova's new novel explores bi-polar disorder.

Bates Alumni and Students in the News: Nov. 1, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 12:14 pm

This edition’s items include a new documentary celebrating civil rights leader Benjamin Mays, Class of 1920, astonishing art sales by painter Takako Yamaguchi ’75, and humanitarian efforts by Army veteran Christine Quinn Antal ’98.

Bates Alumni and Students in the News: Aug. 30, 2024

Friday, August 30, 2024 10:51 am

Ed Muskie '36 was in the know about global warming long before the rest of us. Plus, K-Fai Steel '04 lands a book deal for her graphic novel, and Lena LaPierre ’26 explores her Moxie flavored heritage.

Bates in the News: June 14, 2024

Friday, June 14, 2024 8:58 am

Bates-related media stories include insight into the recent Mount Everest tragedy by Ben Ayers '04, the retirement of legendary Maine lawmaker Sawin Millett '59, and glowing reviews of a new novel by Jessica Anthony '96.

Bates in the News: May 10, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024 11:16 am

From the founder of a 10-year-old machine learning company and two hall of fame inductees to a Bates Film Festival packed with several Hollywood stars, this month’s installment of Bates In the News highlights high achievement and notable Bates news.

Bates in the News: March 29, 2024

Friday, March 29, 2024 2:01 pm

A Bates couple married on Valentine’s Day 71 years ago, neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova ’92 explains why it’s OK to forget what you had for dinner, and $2.2 million grant to scientist Prerana Shrestha ’03 to study PTSD.

Bates in the News: Feb. 15, 2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:40 pm

A Bates love story in the pages of The New York Times, an alumna's take on Super Bowl LVIII, and Puddle Jump photographs circle the world.

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