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# 1

College of Education in Iowa (U.S. News & World Report)

Top-Ranked College of Education in Iowa

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93 %

job/graduate school placement rate

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# 46

Best public university in the country (U.S. News & World Report)

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Research

Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity. 

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

News

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Alumnus Jon Sexton inspires others as a leadership champion

Alumnus Jon Sexton returned to the University of Iowa as the keynote speaker for the 2024 College of Education fall commencement, where he shared his experiences and insights from college and his career. 

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Research of six UI College of Education students selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign

Every year, the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights researchers and scholars from across the university. 

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UI alumna Karen Allen named UI WILD director

University of Iowa alumna Karen Allen joins the College of Education as the new director of UI WILD, Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development, bringing more than two decades of experience as an administrator and educator in K-12 settings.

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UI REACH

UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is a comprehensive transition program for students ages 18-25 years old with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities.

UI REACH

Events

K-12 Educator Career Fair Prep

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Attention Soon-to-Be Educators! Mark Your Calendar! The Baker Teacher Leader Center presents "K-12 Educator Career Fair Prep!" Hosted by Pomerantz Center Career Coaches!  Career Fair Preparation: Get the tools and strategies you need to effectively navigate the K-12 Educator Career Fair on March 3, 2025, including resume tips, networking strategies, and elevator pitches. Confidence Building: Build confidence in presenting yourself to potential employers through practice and personalized...

Design, Cut, Stick: STEAM Learning with Vinyl Cutters and Other Subtractive Manufacturing Tools

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, and Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and other subtractive manufacturing tools. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to make a vinyl cut sticker or laser cut design of their choice...
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Classroom Belonging Audits: Analyzing the Spectrum of Belonging

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH Presenter: Jeff Walls, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Description: A widespread sense of belonging at school is essential for a healthy school culture, academic success, and healthy peer and adult relationships for students. The gateways of belonging exist along a spectrum from inflexible to highly flexible. The purpose of this session is to introduce attendees to a spectrum-based understanding of belonging, and share a tool to...

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