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Patriann Smith elected as vice president of the Literacy Research Association
Smith will take on many leadership positions with this role, from serving as LRA conference chair and co-chair to acting as the organization's chief executive officer.
December 16, 2024College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
Ye Shen has been awarded two research grants to examine heritage language learning
One, a prestigious award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) - National Science Foundation (NSF), and the other from the Language Learning Journal, will fund separate studies examining heritage language learning.
December 5, 2024College of Education News, Research
Stacy-Ann January announced as co-director of the Institute for School Community Partnerships
Her leadership and dedication were evident in her previous role as associate director, where she has been pivotal in developing the ISCP's school-community partnerships focus area, which aims to develop and enhance community schools throughout the Tampa Bay region.
November 22, 2024College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
Sophia Han receives 2024 Phillip C. Chinn Multicultural Book Award
Han was honored for her book at the Awards Banquet during the 2024 Annual NAME International Conference in Anaheim, CA, on November 16.
November 21, 2024College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
Florida MESA hosts first USF Campus Day for local high school students interested in STEM
The immersive experience sought to inspire and engage students in USF's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree programs.
November 14, 2024College of Education News, Community Engagement
USF College of Education faculty make international impact participating in RISE Caribbean
This initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the USF College of Education, along with international partners, secured a $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), culminated in a RISE Caribbean Conference held at the USF Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.
November 12, 2024College of Education News, Research
USF College of Education and CORE Construction raised over $56,000 in inaugural GYOTL Academy Golf Tournament
The event was a success, thanks to the support of 69 golfers, including school district and Manatee County government officials, and 29 sponsors.
November 4, 2024College of Education News, Community Engagement
USF Physical Education students and faculty are providing a free PE program for homeschooled children
Now in its second year, the program has received an overwhelmingly positive reception in the local homeschool community, with spots for this fall filling up in 20 minutes.
November 1, 2024College of Education News, Community Engagement
College of Education students and faculty help clean up USF Botanical Gardens following Hurricane Milton
Craig Huegel, the director of the USF Botanical Gardens, put out a call for volunteers to help clean up the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The storm had uprooted trees and left debris scattered across the entire area.
October 23, 2024College of Education News
USF Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week by Honoring a Local Teacher and Hosting a Tailgate
The USF College of Education proudly honored Pasco County Teacher of the Year, LeAnne John, presenting her with a $1,000 gift card for Donors Choose and a bundle of exciting USF goodies to celebrate the Big Day for Teachers on Tuesday, September 17.
October 3, 2024College of Education News, Community Engagement
Dr. Alexandra Panos Receives the USF Outstanding Research Achievement Award
Panos' research agenda centers on providing learners with opportunities to explore texts related to the climate crisis.
October 1, 2024College of Education News, Research
USF School Counseling Interns Receive Valuable Prevention Education Training from the Monique Burr Foundation
They participated in the MBF Child Safety Matters program training, a K-5 evidence-based curriculum for prevention education. This program covers topics such as safety awareness, cyber safety, and bullying prevention.
September 18, 2024College of Education News