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“The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write: a man will turn over half a library to make one book.” - Samuel Johnson
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NPR discusses the long-lasting benefits of Pre-K when programs are managed well. (NPR)
Research from NYU finds that teacher communication with parents may be impacted by said parents' race and immigrant backgrounds. (ScienceDaily)
The Atlantic discusses the culture and impact of South Korea's college entrance exams. (The Atlantic)
Renaissance's annual "What Kids are Reading" report has been released—tapping into data from nearly 10 million students. (PR Web)
Research suggests that children with autism may be over-diagnosed with ADHD. (ScienceDaily)
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Less than Two Weeks Left to Submit Convention Proposals!
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As a reminder, Division 15 invites submissions for the 2017 annual APA convention to be held in Washington, DC (August 3-6, 2017). Proposals may include individual presentations, symposia/group submissions, and/or discussions. All interested parties must submit required details by no later than December 1, 2016.
Full details—and descriptions for each proposal type—may be found here.
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Division 15 Seeks Volunteers for Committee Openings
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The President-Elect for 2017-18 (Michael Nussbaum) is soliciting CVs from APA members and fellows, professional affiliates, and students wishing to be appointed or reappointed to the following committees: Membership, Dissertation Award, International, and Psychology Today. Graduate Student Affairs, Early Career Development, Early Career Research Grants, Finance, and the Webinar committees will also have nonstudent openings. In addition, members with fellow status will be needed for the Dissertation and Snow Award committees.
Please send your CV to nussbaum@unlv.nevada.edu, also indicating in your email the committee openings of interest and any special qualifications you may have.
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Division 15 Award Deadlines Approaching
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As we approach the end of 2016, we'd like to draw attention to a few important Division 15 award deadlines. We strongly encourage all receiving this email to consider application or nomination for these accolades!
Clicking on any of the links above will provide additional details, such as award eligibility, application instructions, and a list of past recipients. Questions may be directed to the corresponding Committee's chair(s)—also included in the links above. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight your work and contributions to the field!
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