Elementary Education

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Staying tech-savvy

Wednesday, August 30, 2017
When it comes to the way future teachers learn, staying tech-savvy is crucial.

By The Numbers 2016-2017

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
41 degree programs offered 27,822 alumni in 78 countries, all 50 states, and every Iowa county $8.6 million awarded in grants 125 books and peer-reviewed publications 155 professional development workshops in the Baker Teacher Leader Center 10:1 student to faculty ratio 372,505 Iowa students took Iowa Testing Programs' Iowa Assessments 58 UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) students...
Young students smile at interactive learning game

Inspiring STEM innovation and exploration

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
From elementary students’ early understanding of science and math concepts to the many post-graduate research explorations we champion, the College of Education leads the charge in STEM education.
young students on a stage

Student teaching in New Zealand an impactful experience

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Alison Failor had the opportunity to student teach at Birkdale North School in New Zealand.
Convocation stage

Kaplan inspires students at a critical time

Friday, May 12, 2017
Middle school can be an important turning point for students. Samantha Kaplan wants to help guide them toward enjoying learning as much as she did as a student. Kaplan, of Naperville, Illinois, is an elementary education and psychology double-major at the University of Iowa who spoke at the Spring 2017 Teacher Education Convocation. Also on her plate are endorsements for middle school science and...
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Read the UI College of Education Alumni Magazine 2017

Friday, May 12, 2017
Learn about all of our amazing endeavors.
Ms. Fredrickson and Mr. Ruffalo

Ruffalo scholarship ‘means everything’ to student

Friday, April 28, 2017
Courtney Fredrickson, of Forest City, Iowa, has wanted to be a teacher since she was in the sixth grade. After earning an Albert and Martha Ruffalo First Generation Education Scholarship, which is given to first-generation UI College of Education students, Fredrickson’s confidence in her future as a teacher has skyrocketed. “It feels like I get to make a new path for my family,” says Fredrickson...
Student group in India

Going global

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Whether traveling to India or Italy or coming to Iowa from afar, College of Education students gain global knowledge that enriches their ability to teach, conduct research, and engage in a more closely-connected world.
Megan Dietz

Generations of Hawkeyes

Thursday, April 27, 2017
The love of teaching is passed down from generation to generation.
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Why I Give

Thursday, April 27, 2017
More than 6,000 donors contributed a total of $55 million to the College of Education as part of For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa. This is a rare achievement, only made possible thanks to your generosity and support!
Henry Hartzler

Student Spotlight: Henry Hartzler

Friday, February 24, 2017
Henry Hartzler, of Byron, Minnesota, is an elementary education major and is also seeking an English as a second language endorsement.
Professor with students

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.