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USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19

The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

October 27, 2021Centers and Institutes, Research, Resources for Educators

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What does it mean to be a teacher leader?

We sat down with USF faculty member Jennifer Jacobs to learn more about what it means to be a teacher leader and the difference these leaders can make in today’s schools.

October 26, 2021Academics, Resources for Educators

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Jennifer Jacobs named interim campus director at Sarasota-Manatee

In this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.

October 25, 2021College of Education News, Faculty and Staff

Education in Action Event | November 17, 2021

USF College of Education to explore ‘Money, Politics and the Future of Public Education’ at Education in Action event

The USF College of Education will explore how money, politics and power impact public education during the 19th annual Education in Action event on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

October 21, 2021College of Education News

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USF’s Continued Efforts to Revitalize its Commitment to the Education Profession

Dean R. Anthony Rolle shares some of the initiatives currently in discussion to attract accomplished, articulate, and passionate individuals to the education profession and to USF’s College of Education.

October 18, 2021College of Education News

UMatter students and project team at USF St. Petersburg

USF receives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilities

A $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer will benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the USF College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.

September 30, 2021Alumni and Friends, College of Education News

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Research team awarded $1.9 million grant to prepare next generation of school psychology scholars

A USF research team was awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a multi-year project that will prepare the next generation of educators and scholars within the school psychology profession.

September 29, 2021Research

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USF associate professor launches interdisciplinary research center in partnership with Caribbean university

In collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.

September 24, 2021Faculty and Staff, Research

Extra Yard for Teachers Week | September 10-18, 2021

USF, College Football Playoff Foundation give $6,700 to support teacher-led projects in Tampa Bay school districts

The USF College of Education, USF Athletics and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation teamed up to gift more than $6,700 to help teachers across the Tampa Bay region fund special projects and activities in their classrooms.

September 17, 2021College of Education News, Community Engagement

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Why student tutoring is a great opportunity for education majors

What are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at USF? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.

September 16, 2021Community Engagement, Student Life

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Vonzell Agosto named department chair of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning

The USF College of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.

September 10, 2021College of Education News, Faculty and Staff

Children using a laptop to access the KidCitizen website.

USF research team awarded Library of Congress grant to promote visual literacy and historical inquiry with young children

A USF research team received a Library of Congress grant for a project that will strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.

September 10, 2021Community Engagement, Research

About the USF College of Education:

As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the University of South Florida College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education.