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U.S. Department of Education grant addresses teacher shortage, diversifies workforce
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the UI College of Education a $1.26 million grant for a program that will partner with Iowa school districts, community colleges, and community partners. The program will support 40 high quality elementary teachers through coursework and field experiences, resulting in a Bachelor of Arts, a teaching license, and a K12 ESL endorsement in Iowa.
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Coleman selected as national fellow to study book-banning practices and LGBTQ+ activism
James Joshua (Josh) Coleman, assistant professor of English education, is the recipient of a National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer postdoctoral fellowship to research book-banning practices and LGBTQ+ educational activism in the Midwest.
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Eight faculty-led projects funded by Seeding Excellence Initiative
UI's Office of the Vice President for Research has selected the winners of eight pilot grants--several of which are led by College of Education faculty--intended to sustain the continued growth of the campus research enterprise by providing competitive seed funding in strategic areas.
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Lia Plakans
Departmental Executive Officer
N259 Lindquist Center
319-335-5565
lia-plakans@uiowa.edu