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In the news: Datchuk discusses student proficiency levels following statewide assessment

Monday, September 16, 2024
Iowa Reading Research Center Director Shawn Datchuk discusses the current reading proficiency levels of Iowa's students based on a spring 2024 assessment.
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Mascher honored with Distinguished Alumni Service Award

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Throughout the past four decades as an educator and Iowa legislator, Mary Seelman Mascher (BA '75, MA '82) has aspired to make her community and state a better place. That’s why Mascher is the recipient of the 2024 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Service Award.

Chung named new Alumni Leadership Council chair, Meyer tapped as new education rep

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Two College of Education alumni – Jhoon "Jake" Chung and Jesse Meyer – are serving in new leadership roles with the University of Iowa Alumni Leadership Council.
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In the news: African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Mavis Gyesi, a PhD candidate in UI's Higher Education and Student Affairs program, recently discussed her research on the educational experiences of African immigrants in U.S. high schools and their transition to college.
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In the news: Bowman-led research highlights impact of diversity in STEM

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
A recent study published by the American Education Research Association, reveals that college students in STEM courses excel in more diverse classroom environments. This research, which was led by Professor Nicholas Bowman, highlights how engaging with classmates from different backgrounds can propel individual performance and success.
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In the news: UI’s Telepsychology Training Clinic highlighted by The Gazette

Monday, August 19, 2024
Created to help bring comprehensive mental health care to rural Iowans, UI’s Telepsychology Training Clinic was recently featured by local media.
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UI College of Education faculty-published books explore variety of topics

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Three University of Iowa College of education professors wrote five books from June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Shawn Datchuk, Leah Zimmerman discuss LIFTER on KCRG

In the news: Everyday Iowa - Iowa Reading Research Center

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
UI Director of Iowa Reading Research Center Shawn Datchuk and clinical assistant professor of special education Leah Zimmermann discussed why Iowa adding cursive handwriting to the state education standards is a good thing for youth on KCRG.
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New faculty join the College of Education

Thursday, July 11, 2024
The College of Education welcomes several new faculty who bring decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and innovative teaching to our community.
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Fulbright recipient Dawn Thomas makes an impact in Spain

Monday, July 1, 2024
Dawn Thomas, a Master of Arts in Teaching secondary English education alumna, reflects on her 2023-24 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Spain.
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Mark McDermott named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Mark McDermott, associate dean for teacher education and student services, was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact. McDermott joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.
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Harris comes full circle, retires after distinguished career in educational measurement

Friday, June 21, 2024
A distinguished figure in the field of educational measurement, Deborah Harris bids farewell to her esteemed career, including seven years of invaluable service as a professor in the College of Education's Educational Measurement and Statistics program.
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Davenport student to represent Iowa at National Educators Rising Conference

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Davenport North High School junior, Gabriella Pieczynski, has been offered a full expenses paid trip to the National Educators Rising Conference, made possible thanks to a $1.26 million U.S. Department of Education grant that the University of Iowa College of Education is using to help diversify the educator workforce. The college is focusing on starting young educators’ clubs as pathways into teacher education, creating opportunities like the fully funded trip for Pieczynski.
Laurie Croft, associate director for professional development at the Belin-Blank Center

Croft retires after more than 25 years of service to gifted ed

Monday, June 10, 2024
After more than 25 years of teaching, collaborating, and administering in the field of gifted education, Laurie Croft, a clinical professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, and an associate director for professional development at the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, is set to retire.
Guidance for Kosova's agriculture and ICT students: career-boosting extracurriculars

Guidance for Kosova's agriculture and ICT students: career-boosting extracurriculars

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Agriculture and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) students in Kosova are receiving guidance on planning for and executing extracurricular activities to enhance their career development.
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McElroy-Heltzel’s research among International Journal of Psychology’s top cited articles

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Stacey McElroy-Heltzel, University of Iowa assistant professor of counseling psychology and researcher in the field of psychology, has garnered recognition for her work on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health.
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Emerging ICT student clubs show talent and commitment for peer support

Friday, May 17, 2024
With USAID's support, eight student clubs were established in ICT and Agriculture fields across University of Prishtina, University of Peja, and University of Prizren. These clubs have garnered significant interest, with more than 300 students participating in events so far.
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Iowa Department of Education, University of Iowa announce new Iowa Reading Research Center director

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow and University of Iowa College of Education Dean Dan Clay today announced Shawn Datchuk as the next director of the Iowa Reading Research Center.
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Alumni awarded Fulbright awards to Asia

Monday, May 13, 2024
Alumni Margo Christensen and Fabian Ouellet-Pinto were awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards.
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COE faculty recognized for excellence in research

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
College of Education faculty members Leah Zimmermann and Hyesun You were bestowed with 2024 Meritorious Research Awards.