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Cohen reflects on Oakdale Prison Community Choir season
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Press-Citizen
Mary Cohen, associate professor in music education, reflects on the most recent season of the Oakdale Prison Community Choir in this column appearing in the Press-Citizen.
Rechkemmer honored as a Champion for Student Success
Friday, December 23, 2016
Molly Rechkemmer, an instructor within the University of Iowa College of Education's Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, was honored by Excelling@Iowa as a Champion for Student Success.
Student convocation speaker strengthened by knowing ‘all students can learn’
Monday, December 19, 2016
Each and every student, regardless of their ability level, deserves a high-quality education. Angie Miller, who recently earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English Education at the University of Iowa College of Education, knows this well.
Langguth touts online MA
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
The Daily Iowan
Nancy Langguth, associate dean for Teacher Education and Student Services, discusses how educators can continue to expand their education. She touts a new all-online master’s degree program in this article appearing in The Daily Iowan.
Student Spotlight: Coryn Van Beek
Monday, December 12, 2016
Coryn Van Beek, an elementary education major from Rock Rapids, Iowa, has received a number of scholarships and awards and has been on the Dean’s List every semester from Fall 2013 to this fall.
Vice President Rocklin to retire from the University of Iowa
Friday, December 9, 2016
Iowa Now
Rocklin joined the UI in 1986 as a faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa College of Education.
Read the UI College of Education Annual Report 2015-2016
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Take a look at our Annual Report 2015-2016.
Cardenas uses engaging musical curriculum
Friday, December 2, 2016
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Henry Cardenas, who hopes to pursue a career in elementary education, is utilizing an engaging musical curriculum in the Iowa City Community School District.
Iowa Reading Research Center Study Shows Summer Reading Programs Prevent Learning Loss
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Iowa Reading Research Center
Read about the results from the Iowa Reading Research Center's Intensive Summer Reading Program study in this story.
Bowman offers insight on diversity-themed courses
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Associate Professor Nicholas Bowman offers his analyses-based insight on the impact of diversity-themed courses in this article appearing in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Strong books for Strong Girls
Monday, November 21, 2016
Iowa Now
A weekly after-school program founded by faculty in the University of Iowa College of Education is using books to talk with girls at local elementary schools about how to be strong.
Grad student offers insights on celebrating points of pride
Friday, November 18, 2016
Iowa Now
The University of Iowa’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Resource Center recently marked a decade of serving the community. While opening the center was a significant milestone in the university’s LGBTQ history, it is one of many accomplishments spearheaded by people committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming campus. Chanelle Thomas, a multicultural programs graduate assistant...
Students gain global perspective on The Right to Rest and Leisure at International Day
Monday, November 14, 2016
At the beginning of November, hundreds of middle school students from around eastern Iowa attended the 20th Annual International Day at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
Ihrig earns honor named for her mentor
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Lori Ihrig has earned one of the University of Iowa College of Education’s most prestigious awards, which is named after the very mentor that helped shape her career in science education. Ihrig, Supervisor for Curriculum and Instruction at the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa College of Education, says she was touched to learn that she had earned the Yager Educational Accomplishment...
Navy veteran embraces passion for science education
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Iowa Now
After serving in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserves, University of Iowa student Spencer Gibson is pursuing his dream of teaching science.
Flynn highlights STEM Innovator program encouraging entrepreneurial thinking in students
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
The Daily Iowan
Leslie Flynn, Clinical Assistant Professor, a co-founder of the new STEM Innovator program, discusses the many benefits and opportunities offered to students through the program.
Boddicker discusses veterans' mental health needs, benefits of I-SERVE
Monday, November 7, 2016
The Gazette
University of Iowa College of Education alumna Laura Boddicker tells her story, offers insight into mental health needs of veterans, and talks about the many benefits of the College of Education's I-SERVE program, which stands for Support, Education, Resources for Veterans and Enlisted.
Assouline comments on which students would benefit from skipping a grade
Friday, November 4, 2016
The Washington Post
Susan Assouline, director of the Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at the University of Iowa, helped develop a tool called the Iowa Acceleration Scale to aid schools in deciding which kids would benefit from skipping a grade.
Artificial intelligence forms a conduit to critical, creative thinking in future teachers
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
The intelligence of human beings may be complemented by that of the artificial variety found in robots. Discussing potential methods of harnessing this relationship in the world of education is one focus of the Topics in Education course taught at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa. Mark McDermott, clinical associate professor in Science Education at the University of Iowa...
Recent alum earns Teacher of Promise honor
Monday, October 24, 2016
The Iowa World Language Association (IWLA) is pleased to announce the 2016 Teacher of Promise has been awarded to Emily Wallace, a Spanish language teacher at Maquoketa High School in Maquoketa, Iowa. Wallace graduated from the University of Iowa College of Education Teacher Education Program in the spring of 2016 with undergraduate licensure in 5-12 Spanish Education and a K-12 ESL Endorsement...
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