Through the Eyes of the Student Scholars

Read blog posts by CEL Student Scholars and their faculty/staff partners.

High school student sitting at a table doing homework with notes and headphones, alongside the quote: “Homework favors students who have resources at home, such as internet access, college-educated guardians, tutors, and quiet settings.”

Considerations for Equitable Grading 

Listen to The Harvard EdCast podcast episode Grading for Equity (32:00)  In my senior core capstone class for elementary education majors, we were recently asked to listen to The Harvard EdCast podcast titled “Grading for Equity”. The podcast featured Joe Feldman, who…

Elementary-aged student seated at a classroom desk, matching letters on a worksheet. Text on graphic reads: “This research-based approach will offer students the opportunity to have an immersive school day that is hard to replicate in other school settings.”

Let’s Talk about The Roberts Academy  

This fall (2025), Elon University announced the addition of Roberts Academy, set to open in the fall of 2026. The academy will serve as a school for students with dyslexia, offering tailored, individualized instruction beginning with third- and fourth-grade students, with plans to expand to…

College students sitting in circle having tight conversation. Quote reads: "I wasn’t just a student—I was a contributor. That spatial arrangement made a difference.”

Learning on Location: Space, Confidence, and Connection  

This past summer, I was given the opportunity to participate on the leadership team for the Learning on Location research seminar as a CEL student scholar. I was very excited to be able to be a part of this seminar because of my interest in place-based learning. I knew I would be challenged in new ways, not just academically, but personally.  Stepping into…

Three hands writing on notepads on dark wooden table and three cups of tea by each person writing. Quote reads: "One of the greatest joys of my career is collaborative writing with students and colleagues."

A Conversation on What Matters: Collaborative Writing  

This blog post was written as a conversation piece involving collaborators who started as a student (written by Kira Campagna) and professor (Caroline Ketcham) and became colleagues. The post focuses on work style and the different approaches and experiences we…

White person carrying laptop with rainbow stickers on it. White text reads: “Authenticity in mentoring is not just about sharing identities; it is about modeling what is possible.”

LGBTQ+ Mentoring, Part 2: When LGBTQ+ Identities are Shared  

In a previous post, we explained the importance of mentoring lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-, and queer (LGBTQ+) students, and considerations for engaged faculty and staff allies as they engage in doing so. This second post of the two-part series will…

College students sitting around a desk with quote: "What we bring to the table isn't abstract; it’s layered, personal, and powerful."

Bringing Our Whole CELves to the Table 

Pull up a chair.  We’re glad you’re here. At this table, conversation matters, but so does who gets to speak and who gets heard. This isn’t just about having a seat—it’s about shaping the space together.  In higher education, decisions…

"An accommodation is meant to help students with disabilities during assessments without penalizing them for their disability.”

Accommodated, but Not Supported

Writing this blog post has been in the works for a while now. I have been hesitant to continue writing it, as it evokes a range of personal feelings I have towards certain professors and my university as a whole….

Student taking exam with pen and paper. Quote "Without the support, I know I would have been much more overwhelmed than I already was.”

Standardized Exams + Disabilities   

My goal for this blog post is to inform educators about the tedious process students may face to receive accommodations on standardized tests. I also want readers to consider the current role educators play in the accommodations process and the…