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Hebrew becomes hip in American schools as a boon for kids and communities
February 12, 2020Along with its increasing popularity come some significant challenges, such as finding qualified educators to run classes and programs. Read
Eight Communities and Local Organizations Selected for Major Study on the Recruitment, Retention, and Development of Educators in Jewish Settings in North America
December 3, 2019Eight communities and local organizations have been selected to participate in the first strand of a three-part, comprehensive research project addressing the recruitment, retention, and development... Read
Study Underway to Address the Recruitment, Retention, and Development of Educators in Jewish Settings in North America
September 25, 2019A multi-year, comprehensive research project addressing the recruitment, retention, and development of educators working in Jewish settings in North America is underway, led by CASJE (Consortium for... Read
Hebrew Learning in American Public Schools: Growing the Teacher Pipeline to Build the Field
September 23, 2019In our previous article Hebrew Learning in American Public Schools: An Under-the-Radar Educational Experience and Resource, we discussed our assessment of the state of the field of Hebrew language... Read
Hebrew Learning in American Public Schools: An Under-the-Radar Educational Experience and Resource
September 18, 2019The topic of how and why American youth learn modern Hebrew has taken center stage in recent debates in diverse educational contexts in North America. Read
CASJE Invites Another Round of Proposals for Research That Will Contribute to the Practice of Jewish Education
August 19, 2019CASJE (Consortium for Applied Studies in Jewish Education) released a request for proposals (RFP) to promote research that can make a difference in how Jewish education is practiced. Up to two grants... Read
Sit Next to Me: An Invitation for Second-Stage Mentoring
June 10, 2019Dr. Erica Brown writes in "HaYidion" about the importance of mentoring opportunities for Jewish educators who are midcareer and know themselves and their classrooms well Read
Teacher Research as a Pathway to Professional Growth
June 10, 2019With support from a CASJE small grant and in partnership with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for the Study of Jewish Education at Brandeis University, Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld organized a... Read
Dr. Arielle Levites Named Managing Director of CASJE
May 9, 2019CASJE announced today that Dr. Arielle Levites will become its first Managing Director, effective June 24, 2019. CASJE is a community of researchers, practitioners, and philanthropic leaders... Read
Working Paper Provides Fresh Data About Experiences of Educators in Jewish Settings
March 7, 2019A new Working Paper released today by The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) and CASJE (Consortium for Applied Studies in Jewish Education) is the... Read