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In the news: In wake of school year called off, experts tell kids & parents it's OK to feel frustrated
Monday, April 20, 2020
Daniel Clay, Dean of the University of Iowa College of Education, gives advice on coping with the abrupt end of the school year due to COVID-19.
In the news: UI faculty create open-source materials to save students money, better serve class needs
Friday, April 10, 2020
Ted Neal, clinical associate professor in science education is using OpenHawks grants to improve college affordability and provide a better educational experience for his students.
Alumni Magazine 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Check out our 2020 Alumni Magazine, dedicated to school and community mental health.
In the news: UI student creates errand-running service to help others in time of need
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Allie Stutting, a fourth-year student majoring in history and secondary education, created an organization called Iowa City Errand-ers, dedicated to help those who need help with getting groceries or completing other errands safely during this time.
In the news: Education experts give advice on helping your kid learn from home
Monday, April 6, 2020
Clinical professor in Science Education, Mark McDermott, gives advice on engaging students while learning from home.
In the news: Family counselors' tips on managing stress at home during coronavirus pandemic
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Assistant professors in Couple and Family Therapy, Kayla Reed Fitzke and Jacob Priest give advice on managing stress at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Resources
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Looking for accurate information about COVID-19? Need help transitioning to online teaching? Struggling with your mental health during social distancing? These resources will help you navigate constantly changing and challenging times.
Students broaden cultural awareness during Thai educational immersion
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Thirteen pre-service teachers and several faculty members experienced everything from teaching in Thai classrooms, visiting Buddhist temples, and trekking to the top of Phu Bo Bit Mountain to learning about sustainable farming practices by helping grow and harvest rice. These activities took place during a 15-day global education trip to Thailand over winter break with the theme “An Immersion...
Why I Give: Priscilla Zimmerman
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Alumna Priscilla Zimmerman writes about why she gives to the University of Iowa College of Education
Dana Miller
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
From a young age, Dana Miller knew she wanted to help people. That passion for helping others led her to get a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa and later a Specialist in Education degree (’07) and a Ph.D. in School Psychology (’10) from the University of Iowa College of Education. Miller decided to pursue a Ph.D. in School Psychology at the College of Education...