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Association of Teacher Educators 2025 Taylor & Francis Outstanding Article Award to be presented to Ilene R. Berson and Michael J. Berson
They are receiving the award for their article, "Cultivating Wonder: A Design-Based Approach to Elevating Social Studies in the Early Years," supported by a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources grant.
February 20, 2025College of Education News, Faculty and Staff

Student Spotlight: Darlshawn Patterson’s passion for literacy equity and education policy
A Ph.D. student in the Literacy Studies program at USF, Patterson discusses her drive to transform education and highlights the significance of building supportive communities.
February 19, 2025College of Education News

Two USF professors appointed to National Advisory Board for Library of Congress program
Ilene Berson and Michael Berson have been appointed to the Library of Congress's Teaching with Primary Sources Program Advisory Board, bringing their early childhood and elementary education expertise to this prestigious role.
February 13, 2025College of Education News, Faculty and Staff

USF's InsideART professional development program for teachers celebrates 15 years
A collaborative project between the USF Contemporary Art Museum and the USF College of Education, InsideART is an innovative arts-based learning and visual literacy program that integrates social studies with contemporary art in an examination and discussion of pressing societal issues.
February 6, 2025College of Education News

USF student group explores ways to use artificial intelligence in the classroom
Zafer Unal, an education professor at USF St. Petersburg, introduced students to TeacherServer, a platform he created that provides over 800 cost-free AI tools designed and tested by educators.
February 4, 2025College of Education News