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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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93 %

job/graduate school placement rate

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# 46

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Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity. 

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

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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.

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Events

Introduction to Globalization and Internationalization

Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: GO, IS  *This workshop is mandatory for the GO track. Presenter: Theodora Kourkoulou, Assistant Clinical Professor of Elementary Education Description: Students are entering a world that is more globally interconnected and complicated than ever before, yet often lack the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively operate in that space. In this workshop, teacher candidates will learn the fundamentals of global education, and internationalization, and...

Who Needs Subject Acceleration?

Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:15pm to 6:45pm
Virtual
Please register hereBTLC Credits: IS, AATD Presenter(s): Ann Shoplik, Administrator, Acceleration Institute & Research and Randy Lange, Associate Director, Belin-Blank Center Description: Subject acceleration is the most commonly used form of academic acceleration for talented students. Subject acceleration isn’t for everyone, however. How do we figure out who needs subject acceleration? What are some best practices concerning subject acceleration? How might you be involved in subject...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Supporting Yourself and Others in K-12 Education

Monday, February 17, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH Presenter: Barry Schreier, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Description: As K-12 educators, we set the bar high for ourselves, often striving for perfection in our teaching, leadership, and support roles. While these high standards can drive excellence, they can also lead to feelings of self-doubt and the belief that we’re not good enough, not deserving enough, or not doing enough — hallmarks of imposter syndrome. The performance-driven...

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