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Hoffman brings expertise in quantitative methods to College of Education

Thursday, September 5, 2019
Lesa Hoffman, a new professor in the UI College of Education Educational Measurement and Statistics program, wants to bring quantitative methods to more people.
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"Where Do You Work" Wednesday: Andrew Davis

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Andrew Davis, associate principal and activities director at Prairie Point Middle School in Cedar Rapids, is this week's Where Do You Work Wednesday feature.
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Croft recognized for lifetime commitment to gifted children

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Laurie Croft, clinical professor in the University of Iowa College of Education’s Belin-Blank Center, has been selected to receive the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.
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IMRF helps to fund faculty research efforts

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Iowa Measurement Research Foundation has awarded four faculty members with grants to assist in their research.
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Bevins honored with a 2019 Outstanding Staff Award

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Bobbie Bevins, academic/clinical program management specialist in the Department of Teaching and Learning, has been selected as a recipient of a 2019 University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award. The University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award is given to six staff members who have made outstanding accomplishments and contributions that have significantly benefited the university. UI Staff Council...
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King joins College of Education as assistant professor in special education

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
As a new assistant professor, Seth King seeks to answer big questions in special education. 
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Foley Nicpon takes on new leadership role in College of Education

Friday, August 30, 2019
Megan Foley Nicpon recently accepted a new position as the Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) for the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations.
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Exceptional students

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Thanks to the Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy, students like Keishanique Moton-Tyler get the opportunity to jumpstart their college career.

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: JeanAnn Starcevic

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
It’s our favorite day of the week… “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna JeanAnn Starcevic (B.S. ’98 in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement). Originally from Albia, Iowa, Starcevic has been teaching for 27 years, 20 of those teaching first through sixth grade in the Newton Community School District. Starcevic says she enjoys teaching reading and writing to her students...
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UI, DMACC join together to increase diversity in math education

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
A new collaborative project between the University of Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College is aiming to increase the number of secondary school mathematics teachers in Iowa from underrepresented communities teaching in high-need school districts.