Elementary Education

Mary Cohen works with Oakdale prison choir

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.
Angie Miller speaking at a convocation event.

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.
Coryn VanBeek

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.
illustration of people reading books

Read the UI College of Education Annual Report 2015-2016

Thursday, December 8, 2016
Take a look at our Annual Report 2015-2016.
Teacher with students

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. 
Professor with students

Strong books for Strong Girls

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.
students stretching

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.

UI alumna shares high expectations for classroom

Thursday, August 25, 2016
Haley Kaplan, a first-year teacher and 2016 UI College of Education graduate in elementary education, had a perfectly organized classroom to welcome her fourth graders to Jefferson Elementary School in Bettendorf, encouraging them to do their best and be school leaders.
Three grad students

Three receive Fulbright grants

Monday, May 9, 2016
The University of Iowa College of Education saw a record-breaking year for those receiving Fulbright grants, with the highly competitive program awarding 2016-2017 English Teaching Assistantships to Lauren Darby, Abigail Grilli, and Amanda Kloser.

Literacy Program Puts Research and Theory into Practice

Monday, May 26, 2014
Joshua Levai-Baird, a senior Elementary Education major, is one of several College of Education students who have participated in the Adult and Family Literacy Program in West Liberty.