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

Top-Ranked College of Education in Iowa

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Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity. 

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

News

Emily Mozena, a graduate student in the College of Education’s Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology program

Mozena featured in UI’s graduate spotlight

College of Education PhD student Emily Mozena was one of only a handful of soon to be alumni highlighted in UI’s special feature celebrating spring 2025 graduates. 

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Veteran, ESHR major shares unique educational journey

Family connections guided Hochi Rosario Cuevas to Iowa, where he's graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and Human Relations and serving as the student commencement speaker.

Saba Rasheed Ali, PhD, professor of counseling psychology and associate dean for research

Ali selected as UI Distinguished Chair

Counseling Psychology Professor Saba Ali has been selected as a 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair, one of the highest honors bestowed on UI faculty.

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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

LivingWorks safeTALK

Monday, June 9, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH (2 credits) Registration Information: This is a fee-based event but free to University of Iowa students in the Teacher Education Program. *University of Iowa TEP students: please reach out to TLC@uiowa.edu for the non-fee registration link. Registration deadline is one week prior to the workshop. Cancelation deadline is 48 hours prior to the workshop by emailing TLC@uiowa.edu. If TEP students cancel less than 48 hours, they will be assessed the registration cost of $45...
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2025 InspirED Leadership Summit: Empowering K-12 Leaders for the Future

Thursday, June 12, 2025 8:15am to 4:00pm
Courtyard Marriott University Heights
The summit will focus on innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, prioritize well-being, support teacher development, and lead with belonging and empathy.Audience: K-12 school and district leaders, including administrators and superintendentsDate: Thursday, June 12 from 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.Location: Courtyard Marriott University Heights (901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246)Cost: $75 (includes lunch and snacks) | Register NowGoalsEmpower leaders to drive change by embracing new models...
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LivingWorks safeTALK

Friday, July 25, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here.safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.What You Will Learn:Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector.Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to seek or...

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