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Iowa Student Loan Funds Scholarships for UI REACH Students
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Iowa students seeking to meet career and college aspirations through the University of Iowa's REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) program will receive the support they need thanks to a contribution from Iowa Student Loan.
The University of Iowa Partners with HigherEducation.com to Launch New Online Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
HigherEducation.com is proud to announce that it is partnering with the University of Iowa to offer a new online Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) that is available for enrollment now.
Schmidt, Thein discuss aim of Strong Girls Read Strong Books
Monday, January 23, 2017
Strong Girls Read Strong Books, a weekly after-school program, is using books to talk with girls at local elementary schools about how to be strong.
New Iowa Reading Research Center program to address need-based literacy challenges
Thursday, January 19, 2017
A new Iowa Reading Research Center initiative will provide expert training in literacy instruction, need-based improvement planning, and continuous support to four local education agencies in order to bring improved literacy outcomes for students facing multiple challenges.
Assouline discusses need for rural educational opportunities
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Susan Assouline, director of the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa College of Education, provides several insights on the need for rural educational opportunities in this column.
Online MA in Educational Leadership ranks 16th nationally by US News & World Report
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Program at the University of Iowa College of Education has been ranked number 16 by U.S. News & World Report in the 2017 Best Online Graduate Education Programs category, up from number 17 in 2016.
Composing a new narrative
Friday, January 6, 2017
DaVida Anderson, a PhD student in higher education and student affairs at the University of Iowa College of Education, is motivated to create more diversity around the leadership table in academia.
Watt discusses inclusion on NASPA Leadership Podcast
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Professor Sherry Watt appears on the NASPA Leadership Podcast hosted by NASPA Student Leadership Programs. Watt provides insights on the alignment of leadership with inclusion, working through defenses during discussions about sensitive issues, and other topics. Listen to the full podcast here.
Cardenas helps students find math in music
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Henry Cardenas, an M.C. Ginsberg Artist in Residence, hopes to pursue a career in elementary education.
Cohen reflects on Oakdale Prison Community Choir season
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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.