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Noyce scholarship helps Aunan pursue teaching career in high-needs district
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Noyce Scholarship in Mathematics led University of Iowa College of Education student Lincoln Aunan to realize his passion for working with students in high-needs school districts.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Kathleen Weiss
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet alumna Kathleen Weiss (MAT ‘10 Secondary Science Education and certification to teach secondary science, Ph.D. ‘20 Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in science education).
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Angie Bong
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday, Hawkeyes! Meet alumna Angie Bong (MA ‘07 Student Development and Postsecondary Education).
Noyce Scholarship helps Potts pursue dream of teaching career
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
University of Iowa College of Education student Caleb Potts is destined for success with the help of the Noyce Teacher Scholarship in Mathematics.
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O'Brien seeks to improve telehealth for children with autism
Friday, January 29, 2021
Matthew O’Brien has recently joined the University Of Iowa College of Education as a new Clinical Assistant Professor in School Psychology.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Mark Plum
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Hello and happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! This week meet Mark Plum (BA ‘01 Elementary Education with an endorsement in reading and a minor in Spanish).
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Matt Degner
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
We hope you’re having a fantastic “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week, we would like you to meet alumnus Matt Degner (MA ‘08 Educational Policy and Leadership Studies and EdS ‘15 Educational Policy and Leadership Studies).
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Office Hours Podcast: Sherry Watt
Friday, January 8, 2021
The inaugural episode of the University of Iowa College of Education Office Hours podcast features Sherry Watt, professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
College of Education offers new Education Studies and Human Relations Major
Thursday, January 7, 2021
B.A. Education Studies and Human Relations (ESHR) is a multidisciplinary major that fits those looking to enter a helping profession, but who do not want to teach in a traditional classroom. It prepares students for jobs in helping and learning professions, advanced studies in education, counseling, and more. Two subprograms are offered to help students build a program of study that works for...
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Graduating senior Megan Meyer sees potential in all students
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Megan Meyer sees the potential in all students. That’s why this graduating senior is pursuing a career as a special education teacher.
Annual Report 2019-2020 Awards
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Susannah Wood: 2020 American Counseling Association Fellow Cassie Barnhardt: University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement 2020-2021 Fellow Jennifer Sánchez: North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Research Award National Counsel for Rehabilitation Education New Career in Rehabilitation Education Award Laurie Croft: National Association for...
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Kim Sleezer
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Hello Hawkeyes! Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet alumna Kim Sleezer (MA ‘17 Educational Leadership).
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Michael Jacobsen
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday, Hawkeyes! Meet alumnus Michael Jacobsen (‘15 endorsement in Secondary Education- Social Studies).
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College of Education and Engineering faculty awarded Obermann Research Grant
Monday, December 7, 2020
An interdisciplinary team of College of Education and College of Engineering faculty were awarded with an Obermann Center for Advanced Studies Interdisciplinary grant for virtual mathematics education for teachers.
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Linley selected as Diamond Honoree for international association
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Jodi Linley, associate professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs, has been selected as a Diamond Honoree for the American College Personnel Association: College Student Educators International (ACPA) Foundation Class of 2021.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Justin Le
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! Today we would like you to meet alumnus Justin Le (BA ‘19 History and BA ‘19 Social Studies Education).
Iowa-Oslo Partnership Increases Internationalization for Graduate Students
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The partnership with Oslo is a joint virtual mobility learning project for internationalization for higher education. The collaboration between the UI College of Education and Oslo encourages internationalization in the graduate curriculum.
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Transforming education in Kosovo
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Pristina, Kosovo, and Iowa City, Iowa are more than five thousand miles apart. Yet, the two countries are now closely linked together thanks to the vision and commitment of a Kosovar student as well as leaders within both countries who saw the potential for a partnership that would be beneficial.
Supporting home learning during the pandemic
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
As schools began to close in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) immediately responded to the growing need for home learning resources. “We committed to creating resources for families to support their children’s home learning because literacy development is too important to be sidelined by social distancing,” said Iowa Reading Research Center Director Dr...
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