Blog Feed/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:00:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSchool Counseling Interns Receive Valuable Prevention Education Training from the Monique Burr Foundation/education/blog/2024/counseling-prevention-education-training-2024.aspxThey participated in the MBF Child Safety Matters program training, a K-5 evidence-based curriculum for prevention education. This program covers topics such as safety awareness, cyber safety, and bullying prevention.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:43:09 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSchool Counseling Interns Receive Valuable Prevention Education Training from the Monique Burr FoundationThey participated in the MBF Child Safety Matters program training, a K-5 evidence-based curriculum for prevention education. This program covers topics such as safety awareness, cyber safety, and bullying prevention.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2024/counseling-prevention-education-training-2024.aspxCollege of Education NewsDr. Wenyu Guo Selected as an Awardee by the NCTE Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Program/education/blog/2024/guo-ncte-2024.aspxThis prestigious award not only recognizes her scholarly excellence but also provides a unique learning opportunity. As a part of this incredible honor, Wenyu will work with experienced NCTE mentors and build a valuable nationwide professional learning network.Tyler Ennis, MSFri, 13 Sep 2024 00:57:12 Dr. Wenyu Guo Selected as an Awardee by the NCTE Early Career Educator of Color Leadership ProgramThis prestigious award not only recognizes her scholarly excellence but also provides a unique learning opportunity. As a part of this incredible honor, Wenyu will work with experienced NCTE mentors and build a valuable nationwide professional learning network.Dr. Wenyu Guo at an NCTE meeting./education/blog/2024/guo-ncte-2024.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffDr. Elizabeth Hadley Earns $650,000 Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for Project TeLI/education/blog/2024/hadley-nsfgrant-2024.aspxThis substantial grant will fund a three-year research study that will analyze teacher language interactions to improve the field’s understanding of preschool language development.Tyler Ennis, MSMon, 09 Sep 2024 11:05:41 Dr. Elizabeth Hadley Earns $650,000 Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for Project TeLIThis substantial grant will fund a three-year research study that will analyze teacher language interactions to improve the field’s understanding of preschool language development.Headshot photo of Elizabeth Hadley./education/blog/2024/hadley-nsfgrant-2024.aspxCollege of Education News,ResearchDr. Lindsay Persohn Receives Grant for an Exciting VR Project from the Corridor Early-Stage Innovation Fund/education/blog/2024/persohn-vrgrant-2024.aspxPersohn's team will connect with virtual reality industry leaders to create immersive learning environments for students to solve real-world problems.Tyler Ennis, MSThu, 05 Sep 2024 16:25:11 Dr. Lindsay Persohn Receives Grant for an Exciting VR Project from the Corridor Early-Stage Innovation FundPersohn's team will connect with virtual reality industry leaders to create immersive learning environments for students to solve real-world problems.Alice wearing a virtual reality headset./education/blog/2024/persohn-vrgrant-2024.aspxCollege of Education News,ResearchCelebrating Exceptional Student Education: Richardson Showcase of Promise/education/blog/2024/richardson-showcase-of-promise.aspxIn a vibrant celebration of achievement and inclusivity, the Richardson Showcase of Promise emerged as a beacon of support for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) majors, uniting alumni, mentor teachers, donors, and partners in a symphony of appreciation and encouragement.Tue, 28 May 2024 13:04:58 Celebrating Exceptional Student Education: Richardson Showcase of PromiseIn a vibrant celebration of achievement and inclusivity, the Richardson Showcase of Promise emerged as a beacon of support for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) majors, uniting alumni, mentor teachers, donors, and partners in a symphony of appreciation and encouragement.Students and participants speaking around poster presentations /education/blog/2024/richardson-showcase-of-promise.aspxCollege of Education NewsExceptional Student EducationAnnouncing recipients of the 2024 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2024/winners-distinguished-alumni-awards-2024.aspxEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:56:25 Announcing recipients of the 2024 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Distinguished Alumni AwardsEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates.winners of the 2024 college of education distinguished alumni awards/education/blog/2024/winners-distinguished-alumni-awards-2024.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education continues to rise in rankings for top graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report/education/blog/2024/rankings-graduate-programs-2025.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education ranked again in 2024 as top graduate education school in the nation.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education continues to rise in rankings for top graduate programs by U.S. News & World ReportºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education ranked again in 2024 as top graduate education school in the nation.College of Education ranks number 38 in 2025/education/blog/2024/rankings-graduate-programs-2025.aspxCollege of Education News87 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøResearch Faculty and Students Presenting at AERA 2024 Conference/education/blog/2024/untitled.aspxIt is the premiere event for educational research. View our ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøresearchers and their presentation schedule for the annual AERA conference from April 11-14.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:35:59 87 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøResearch Faculty and Students Presenting at AERA 2024 ConferenceIt is the premiere event for educational research. View our ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøresearchers and their presentation schedule for the annual AERA conference from April 11-14.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2024/untitled.aspxCollege of Education NewsEducation ResearchLegacy of Dr. Katzenmeyer/education/blog/2024/katzenmeyer-legacy.aspxDean for 17 years, Dr. William Katzenmeyer will be remembered for his extraordinary impact in the College of Education. This impact will be carried on by his family, who developed an endowed scholarship fund designed to aid first-generation college students.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:48:24 Legacy of Dr. KatzenmeyerDean for 17 years, Dr. William Katzenmeyer will be remembered for his extraordinary impact in the College of Education. This impact will be carried on by his family, who developed an endowed scholarship fund designed to aid first-generation college students.Katzenmeyer Image/education/blog/2024/katzenmeyer-legacy.aspxCollege of Education NewsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudent receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxOne year ago, U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was kneeling outside of a packed restaurant in Waikiki, Hawaii, applying lifesaving aid to a shooting victim’s 23 fresh gunshot wounds. Issa has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal – the highest noncombat decoration awarded for heroism by the U.S. Department of the Navy to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.Molly UrnekTue, 05 Mar 2024 13:23:40 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudent receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine CorpsOne year ago, U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was kneeling outside of a packed restaurant in Waikiki, Hawaii, applying lifesaving aid to a shooting victim’s 23 fresh gunshot wounds. Issa has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal – the highest noncombat decoration awarded for heroism by the U.S. Department of the Navy to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.Issa Headshot/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxCollege of Education NewsAwards and Honors,Exercise Science,Student SpotlightThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø College of Education Pledges to Prepare Future Educators with the Tech Skills to Thrive in Digital Learning Environments/education/blog/2023/iste-pledge.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education today announced it has signed the EPPs for Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of EducationTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø College of Education Pledges to Prepare Future Educators with the Tech Skills to Thrive in Digital Learning EnvironmentsThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education today announced it has signed the EPPs for Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/iste-pledge.aspxCollege of Education NewsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education graduate school rises to No. 43 in U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-graduate-school-rises-to-no.-43-in-u.s.-news-ranking.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education now ranks No. 43 in 2023 compared to No. 49 last year (2022) among graduate schools in public universities. The overall ranking of the college’s graduate schools among public and private universities is now No. 54 in 2023 compared to No. 62 last year (2022).Communications and MarketingWed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education graduate school rises to No. 43 in U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankingsThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education now ranks No. 43 in 2023 compared to No. 49 last year (2022) among graduate schools in public universities. The overall ranking of the college’s graduate schools among public and private universities is now No. 54 in 2023 compared to No. 62 last year (2022).U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools ranking/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-graduate-school-rises-to-no.-43-in-u.s.-news-ranking.aspxCollege of Education NewsGraduate StudiesCollege of Education welcomes David Scanga as new Director of the Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes David Scanga as new Director of the Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. David Scanga Headshot/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin CenterNomination Deadline has been Extended for College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2023/nominations-now-open-for-college-of-education-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxNominations are now open for the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøcampuses for these prestigious awards.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Nomination Deadline has been Extended for College of Education Distinguished Alumni AwardsNominations are now open for the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøcampuses for these prestigious awards.Distinguished Alumni Awards Graphic/education/blog/2023/nominations-now-open-for-college-of-education-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni AwardsStudent Spotlight: Haley Terrell/education/blog/2023/student-spotlight-haley-terrell.aspxHaley Terrell is a ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She will graduate in the Spring of 2023.Kathleen RogersTue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00:00 Student Spotlight: Haley TerrellHaley Terrell is a ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She will graduate in the Spring of 2023.Student Spotlight/education/blog/2023/student-spotlight-haley-terrell.aspxCollege of Education NewsElementary Education,Student SpotlightHonoring Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman, the former Director of SCATT/education/blog/2023/honoring-dr-joyce-burick-swarzman-the-former-director-of-scatt.aspxDr. Joyce Burick Swarzman was known for her passion, excitement and love of teaching. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75, Dr. Swarzman passed away, but she will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Honoring Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman, the former Director of SCATTDr. Joyce Burick Swarzman was known for her passion, excitement and love of teaching. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75, Dr. Swarzman passed away, but she will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.Dr. Joyce Swarzman Memorial Graphic/education/blog/2023/honoring-dr-joyce-burick-swarzman-the-former-director-of-scatt.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto launch new graduate certificate in ‘Big Data & Learning Analytics’ this fall/education/blog/2022/usf-launches-new-graduate-certificate-big-data-learning-analytics.aspxStarting this fall, the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in Big Data and Learning Analytics. The graduate certificate will help students discover how to leverage data to promote student success.Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto launch new graduate certificate in ‘Big Data & Learning Analytics’ this fallStarting this fall, the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in Big Data and Learning Analytics. The graduate certificate will help students discover how to leverage data to promote student success.People using a tablet to review data visualizations/education/blog/2022/usf-launches-new-graduate-certificate-big-data-learning-analytics.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,Higher Education and Student Affairs,Instructional TechnologyCollege of Education welcomes Luis R. Visot as new Assistant Dean of Administration and Innovation/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-luis-r-visot-new-assistant-dean-administration-innovation.aspxThe College of Education welcomes Luis R. Visot as the college’s new assistant dean of administration and innovation. In this newly created role, Visot will manage internal administrative activities and external innovation projects on behalf of the Dean. He will also provide leadership, oversight and guidance for new initiatives and projects of high importance and engage faculty and staff in identifying opportunities to implement effective improvements and responses.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes Luis R. Visot as new Assistant Dean of Administration and InnovationThe College of Education welcomes Luis R. Visot as the college’s new assistant dean of administration and innovation. In this newly created role, Visot will manage internal administrative activities and external innovation projects on behalf of the Dean. He will also provide leadership, oversight and guidance for new initiatives and projects of high importance and engage faculty and staff in identifying opportunities to implement effective improvements and responses.Luis R. Visit headshot/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-luis-r-visot-new-assistant-dean-administration-innovation.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto launch new graduate certificate in ‘Game Design for Learning’ this fall/education/blog/2022/usf-to-launch-new-graduate-certificate-in-game-design-for-learning-this-fall.aspxStarting this fall, the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in game design for learning. The graduate certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate educational games and integrate them into curricula.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto launch new graduate certificate in ‘Game Design for Learning’ this fallStarting this fall, the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in game design for learning. The graduate certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate educational games and integrate them into curricula.Preschool student uses tablet in classroom to play educational games /education/blog/2022/usf-to-launch-new-graduate-certificate-in-game-design-for-learning-this-fall.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,Instructional Technology,Online ProgramsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Peter Trakas as new director of Gus A. Stavros Center/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-peter-trakas-new-director-gus-a-stavros-center.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Peter Trakas, EdD, as the new director of the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education. In this role, Trakas will lead the Stavros Center in its mission of advancing the effective teaching and integration of economic education, free enterprise and financial literacy into K-20 curricula.Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Peter Trakas as new director of Gus A. Stavros CenterThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Peter Trakas, EdD, as the new director of the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education. In this role, Trakas will lead the Stavros Center in its mission of advancing the effective teaching and integration of economic education, free enterprise and financial literacy into K-20 curricula.Peter Trakas headshot/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-peter-trakas-new-director-gus-a-stavros-center.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffGus A. Stavros CenterCollege of Education Year in Review/education/blog/2022/education-year-in-review.aspxFrom welcoming a new dean and students back for in-person activities across our three campuses to celebrating numerous gifts and awards in support of access and opportunity, the 2021-22 academic year has been a memorable one for the College of Education.Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 College of Education Year in ReviewFrom welcoming a new dean and students back for in-person activities across our three campuses to celebrating numerous gifts and awards in support of access and opportunity, the 2021-22 academic year has been a memorable one for the College of Education.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøEducation building exterior wall/education/blog/2022/education-year-in-review.aspxCollege of Education NewsTwo students receive College of Education Graduation with Distinction Award/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-graduation-with-distinction-award-spring-2022.aspxTwo undergraduate students were selected to receive the College of Education's Spring 2022 Graduation with Distinction Award. The Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service, research and scholarship while a student at USF.Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 Two students receive College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardTwo undergraduate students were selected to receive the College of Education's Spring 2022 Graduation with Distinction Award. The Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service, research and scholarship while a student at USF.College of Education Graduation with Distinction Recipients - Spring 2022/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-graduation-with-distinction-award-spring-2022.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsEarly Childhood Education,English Education,Student Success,Undergraduate StudiesCollege of Education welcomes Jennifer Rinck as new director of community relations, engagement/education/blog/2022/jennifer-rinck-director-community-relations-engagement.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Jennifer Rinck, PhD, as its new director of community relations and engagement.Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes Jennifer Rinck as new director of community relations, engagementThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Jennifer Rinck, PhD, as its new director of community relations and engagement.Jennifer Rinck/education/blog/2022/jennifer-rinck-director-community-relations-engagement.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education announces recipients of 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2022/usf-college-of-education-announces-2022-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education is proud to announce the recipients of the College’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards.Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education announces recipients of 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education is proud to announce the recipients of the College’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards.EDU Alumni Award recipients/education/blog/2022/usf-college-of-education-announces-2022-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards,Honors and Awards,Pinellas County SchoolsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøfaculty, students to present at 2022 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting/education/blog/2022/usf-faculty-students-present-2022-aera-annual-meeting.aspxThe research of more than 70 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøresearchers and graduate students will be presented to the educational research community at the 2022 AERA Annual Meeting from April 21-26 in San Diego, CA.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøfaculty, students to present at 2022 American Educational Research Association Annual MeetingThe research of more than 70 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøresearchers and graduate students will be presented to the educational research community at the 2022 AERA Annual Meeting from April 21-26 in San Diego, CA.San Diego city skyline/education/blog/2022/usf-faculty-students-present-2022-aera-annual-meeting.aspxCollege of Education News,ResearchConference PresentationsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSTEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations Committee/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxA community project proposed by the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to support STEM teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSTEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations CommitteeA community project proposed by the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to support STEM teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSTEM Teacher Preparation Initiative press conference with U.S. Rep Kathy Castor/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools,STEM,Teacher PreparationºÚ¶´ÉçÇøselected to host first Florida chapter of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Schools Program/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøwas selected to host Florida's first chapter of the MESA Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in STEM fields.Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøselected to host first Florida chapter of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Schools ProgramºÚ¶´ÉçÇøwas selected to host Florida's first chapter of the MESA Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in STEM fields.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøProfessor David Rosengrant teaching during the Math Teacher Leader Institute hosted on USF’s St. Petersburg campus in 2018./education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementSTEM,STEM Education,St. Petersburg campusºÚ¶´ÉçÇøresearch team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of government/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøresearch team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of governmentThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.Map of Florida/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxCollege of Education News,ResearchCivics Education,Florida Department of EducationPowerSchool gift to provide financial support to ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudents completing teacher certification exams/education/blog/2022/powerschool-gift-usf-students-teacher-certification-exams.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø recently received an $80,000 gift made by education technology company PowerSchool that will support College of Education students with the financial costs associated with state teacher certification exams.Rocky D. BullThu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 PowerSchool gift to provide financial support to ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudents completing teacher certification examsThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø recently received an $80,000 gift made by education technology company PowerSchool that will support College of Education students with the financial costs associated with state teacher certification exams.PowerSchool logo/education/blog/2022/powerschool-gift-usf-students-teacher-certification-exams.aspxCollege of Education NewsGiving,Teacher CertificationNominations Now Open for College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2022/edu-distinguished-alumni-awards-nominations-now-open.aspxNominations are now open for the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education's 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøcampuses for these prestigious awards.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Nominations Now Open for College of Education Distinguished Alumni AwardsNominations are now open for the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education's 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøcampuses for these prestigious awards.Distinguished Alumni Awards banner/education/blog/2022/edu-distinguished-alumni-awards-nominations-now-open.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni AwardsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøjoins as partner institution in Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Transformation Fellowship Program/education/blog/2021/usf-partnership-hillsborough-schools-transformation-fellowship-program.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has joined a new initiative launched by Hillsborough County Public Schools to place college students and recent graduates as academic interventionalists and tutors in schools across the district’s Transformation Network.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøjoins as partner institution in Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Transformation Fellowship ProgramThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has joined a new initiative launched by Hillsborough County Public Schools to place college students and recent graduates as academic interventionalists and tutors in schools across the district’s Transformation Network.Group photo at HCPS school board meeting/education/blog/2021/usf-partnership-hillsborough-schools-transformation-fellowship-program.aspxCollege of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public SchoolsSocial Science Education major Kyle Schmidt selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction Award/education/blog/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Elizabeth EngasserThu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Social Science Education major Kyle Schmidt selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Kyle Schmidt headshot/education/blog/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeCommencement,Graduation with Distinction,Social Science Education,Undergraduate StudiesºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto confer more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will award more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 10-11. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.External ArticleWed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto confer more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will award more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 10-11. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCommencement/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxCollege of Education NewsCommencement,Graduate Studies,Undergraduate StudiesHelios Residency students receive guaranteed teaching positions with Hillsborough County Public Schools/education/blog/2021/helios-residency-teaching-positions-hillsborough-county-public-schools.aspxA partnership between the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools has created guaranteed job offers for program graduates to serve as middle school teachers in the school district.Jessenia RiveraThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Helios Residency students receive guaranteed teaching positions with Hillsborough County Public SchoolsA partnership between the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools has created guaranteed job offers for program graduates to serve as middle school teachers in the school district.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudents sign pre-contract binders at a signing day event/education/blog/2021/helios-residency-teaching-positions-hillsborough-county-public-schools.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics EducationºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education joins state-wide ElevatED Giving Challenge/education/blog/2021/usf-joins-elevated-challenge.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has joined eight other Florida colleges and universities for the ElevateED Challenge—a week-long donor participation competition aimed at raising money in support of education.Rocky D. BullMon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education joins state-wide ElevatED Giving ChallengeThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has joined eight other Florida colleges and universities for the ElevateED Challenge—a week-long donor participation competition aimed at raising money in support of education.ElevatED Challenge logo/education/blog/2021/usf-joins-elevated-challenge.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsGivingDavid C. Anchin Center to host ‘5K for K-12’ event for educators in March 2022/education/blog/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center to host ‘5K for K-12’ event for educators in March 2022The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.5k for K12 event artwork/education/blog/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Center,EventsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPolk Reading Academy celebrates first cohort of graduates from school-university partnership program/education/blog/2021/usf-polk-reading-academy-celebrates-first-cohort-graduates.aspxA partnership between the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from USF.Jessenia RiveraMon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPolk Reading Academy celebrates first cohort of graduates from school-university partnership programA partnership between the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from USF.Group photo of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPolk Reading Academy/education/blog/2021/usf-polk-reading-academy-celebrates-first-cohort-graduates.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Literacy Studies,Polk County Public Schools,Professional Development,Reading EducationJennifer Jacobs named interim campus director at Sarasota-Manatee/education/blog/2021/jennifer-jacobs-named-interim-campus-director-sarasota-manatee.aspxIn this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.Rocky D. BullMon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Jennifer Jacobs named interim campus director at Sarasota-ManateeIn this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.Jennifer Jacobs headshot/education/blog/2021/jennifer-jacobs-named-interim-campus-director-sarasota-manatee.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffSarasota-Manatee campusºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education to explore ‘Money, Politics and the Future of Public Education’ at Education in Action event/education/blog/2021/education-in-action-event-announcement-2021.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will explore how money, politics and power impact public education during the 19th annual Education in Action event on Wednesday, Nov. 17.Rocky D. BullThu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education to explore ‘Money, Politics and the Future of Public Education’ at Education in Action eventThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will explore how money, politics and power impact public education during the 19th annual Education in Action event on Wednesday, Nov. 17.Education in Action Event | November 17, 2021/education/blog/2021/education-in-action-event-announcement-2021.aspxCollege of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Educational Leadership,Events,Florida Department of EducationUSF’s Continued Efforts to Revitalize its Commitment to the Education Profession/education/blog/2021/usf-continued-efforts-to-revitalize-its-commitment-to-the-education-profession.aspxDean R. Anthony Rolle shares some of the initiatives currently in discussion to attract accomplished, articulate, and passionate individuals to the education profession and to USF’s College of Education.R. Anthony RolleMon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 USF’s Continued Efforts to Revitalize its Commitment to the Education ProfessionDean R. Anthony Rolle shares some of the initiatives currently in discussion to attract accomplished, articulate, and passionate individuals to the education profession and to USF’s College of Education.College of Education Building/education/blog/2021/usf-continued-efforts-to-revitalize-its-commitment-to-the-education-profession.aspxCollege of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Teacher PreparationºÚ¶´ÉçÇøreceives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilities/news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxA $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer will benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.External ArticleThu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøreceives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilitiesA $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer will benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.UMatter students and project team at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSt. Petersburg/news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsExceptional Student Education,Giving,St. Petersburg campus,UMatterUSF, College Football Playoff Foundation give $6,700 to support teacher-led projects in Tampa Bay school districts/education/blog/2021/usf-cfp-foundation-give-support-teacher-led-projects-tampa-bay-schools.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education, ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøAthletics and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation teamed up to gift more than $6,700 to help teachers across the Tampa Bay region fund special projects and activities in their classrooms.Rocky D. BullFri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF, College Football Playoff Foundation give $6,700 to support teacher-led projects in Tampa Bay school districtsThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education, ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøAthletics and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation teamed up to gift more than $6,700 to help teachers across the Tampa Bay region fund special projects and activities in their classrooms.Extra Yard for Teachers Week | September 10-18, 2021/education/blog/2021/usf-cfp-foundation-give-support-teacher-led-projects-tampa-bay-schools.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Giving,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Polk County Public Schools,Sarasota County Schools,School District of Manatee County,ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøAthleticsVonzell Agosto named department chair of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning/education/blog/2021/vonzell-agosto-named-chair-department-leadership-policy-lifelong-learning.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Sep 2021 15:00:00 Vonzell Agosto named department chair of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong LearningThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.Vonzell Agosto headshot/education/blog/2021/vonzell-agosto-named-chair-department-leadership-policy-lifelong-learning.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffCareer and Technical Education,Career and Workforce Education,Counselor Education,Educational Leadership,Higher Education and Student AffairsCollege of Education launches two new online graduate certificates in global, digital literacies/education/blog/2021/new-online-graduate-certificates-global-digital-literacies.aspxStarting this spring, the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will offer two new online graduate certificate programs in global and digital literacies.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Sep 2021 15:00:00 College of Education launches two new online graduate certificates in global, digital literaciesStarting this spring, the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education will offer two new online graduate certificate programs in global and digital literacies.Literacy Studies graduate certificates/education/blog/2021/new-online-graduate-certificates-global-digital-literacies.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,Literacy Studies,Online Programs,Reading EducationJoin us for USF's Extra Yard for Teachers Celebration on Sept. 18/education/about-us/news/2021/extra-yard-for-teachers-usf-football-2021.aspxTo show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøFootball tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, an annual salute to teachers supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation and its partners.External ArticleMon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Join us for USF's Extra Yard for Teachers Celebration on Sept. 18To show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøFootball tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, an annual salute to teachers supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation and its partners.Extra Yard for Teachers with ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøFootball/education/about-us/news/2021/extra-yard-for-teachers-usf-football-2021.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News,Community EngagementEvents,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Polk County Public Schools,Sarasota County Schools,School District of Manatee CountyDean R. Anthony Rolle elected to CADREI executive committee/education/blog/2021/dean-anthony-rolle-elected-cadrei-executive-committee.aspxAs a member of the CADREI Executive Committee, Dr. Rolle will help plan the Council’s annual meetings, review new membership applications and ensure that organization membership is valuable for participating institutions.Rocky D. BullWed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Dean R. Anthony Rolle elected to CADREI executive committeeAs a member of the CADREI Executive Committee, Dr. Rolle will help plan the Council’s annual meetings, review new membership applications and ensure that organization membership is valuable for participating institutions.R. Anthony Rolle headshot/education/blog/2021/dean-anthony-rolle-elected-cadrei-executive-committee.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffEducational LeadershipExceptional Student Education majors gain hands-on teaching experience at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPepin Summer Institute/education/blog/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøwith four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.Jessenia RiveraFri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Exceptional Student Education majors gain hands-on teaching experience at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPepin Summer InstituteThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøwith four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.A group photo of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøstudents at Pepin Academies/education/blog/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Summer Programs,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate StudiesRolle selected as new University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø College of Education dean/news/2021/rolle-selected-as-new-usf-college-of-education-dean.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education.External ArticleTue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Rolle selected as new University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø College of Education deanThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education.R. Anthony Rolle/news/2021/rolle-selected-as-new-usf-college-of-education-dean.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education earns full accreditation from Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation/education/blog/2021/college-of-education-accreditation-caep-2021.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s College of Education is now one of 423 total providers meeting rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow.Rocky D. BullFri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education earns full accreditation from Council for the Accreditation of Educator PreparationThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s College of Education is now one of 423 total providers meeting rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow.CAEP Accreditation logo/education/blog/2021/college-of-education-accreditation-caep-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsAccreditation,Teacher PreparationCollege of Education STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative endorsed for appropriations funding by Rep. Kathy Castor/education/blog/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s (USF) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 May 2021 09:00:00 College of Education STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative endorsed for appropriations funding by Rep. Kathy CastorA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s (USF) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.Teacher at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSt. Petersburg campus using a 3D printer/education/blog/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxCollege of Education News