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In the news: First Day of School: What Parents, Teachers Should Know
Monday, August 30, 2021
US News and World Report
Heading back to school? Whether you are a teacher or a parent the Alissa Doobay with the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education & Talent Development joined US News and World Report to give tips and advice.
First year educator Q&A: Haley Burton
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
From building relationships to navigating the ins-and outs of a new job, the first year of a career can be a stressful and confusing time. We are asking recent alumni entering the first year of their career to tell us their goals, worries, and more. Then we will check back with them at the end of the year. Meet Haley Burton, who graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies...
First year educator Q&A: Becca Kendeigh
Thursday, August 19, 2021
From building relationships to navigating the ins-and outs of a new job, the first year of a career can be a stressful and confusing time. We are asking recent alumni entering the first year of their career to tell us their goals, worries, and more. Then we will check back with them at the end of the year. Meet Becca Kendeigh, who graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education...
Westefeld honored with 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award
Sunday, August 15, 2021
UI Center for Advancement Website
Counseling Psychology Professor Emeritus John Westefeld will be honored with the 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award for dedicating his life's work to suicide awareness and prevention.
First year educator Q&A: Allie Vanneman
Thursday, August 12, 2021
From building relationships to navigating the ins-and outs of a new job, the first year of a career can be a stressful and confusing time. We are asking recent alumni entering the first year of their career to tell us their goals, worries, and more. Then we will check back with them at the end of the year. Meet Allie Vanneman, who graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education...
Hollingworth named interim DEO of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Liz Hollingworth, educational leadership professor, has been appointed the interim departmental executive officer (DEO) of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies.
Mintz nets NSF grant to improve computerized adaptive tests
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Catherine “Catie” Mintz, a PhD candidate in the Educational Measurement and Statistics program, recently received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to pursue research on multidimensional computerized adaptive tests.
Wesely named new College of Education associate dean for faculty, academic affairs
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Pamela M. Wesely, a respected scholar in language education, has been named the new University of Iowa College of Education Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs.
Klein supports student mental health
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
In collaboration with the University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry, alumnus Lucas Klein is working to support student mental health
First Year Educator Q&A: Elizabeth Johnson
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
From building relationships to navigating the ins-and outs of a new job, the first year of a career can be a stressful and confusing time. We are asking recent alumni entering the first year of their career to tell us their goals, worries, and more. Then we will check back with them at the end of the year. Our first alumna is Elizabeth Johnson, who graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and endorsements in reading and English as a Second Language.
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