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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

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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

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What’s the connection between literacy and climate change? How teachers can introduce eco-justice literacies into their classrooms

How can teachers prepare to introduce escalating social justice issues like climate change into their literacy curriculum? USF Assistant Professor Alexandra Panos offers some tips in-service teachers can follow.

September 9, 2021Research, Resources for Educators

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Faculty and Staff Notes: Summer 2021

Read about the latest accomplishments and recognitions of faculty and staff in the College of Education.

September 7, 2021Faculty and Staff

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Meet Your Librarian: Susan Ariew

We interviewed USF Librarian Susan Ariew to learn more about her role at the university and the resources and support she provides to the College of Education’s students.

September 7, 2021Academics

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Wall Street Journal: Kids Anxious About Going Back to School? Here Are Some Signs

USF Associate Professor Nathaniel von der Embse was featured in an article from The Wall Street Journal that discusses signs of anxiety that parents should be watching for in their children as they return to school.

September 6, 2021

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College of Education launches two new online graduate certificates in global, digital literacies

Starting this spring, the USF College of Education will offer two new online graduate certificate programs in global and digital literacies.

September 3, 2021Academics, College of Education News

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Professor receives dedicated service award from Association on Higher Education and Disability

College of Education Professor Lyman Dukes III, PhD, was awarded the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, an international professional organization for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.

August 27, 2021Faculty and Staff

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Associate professor receives USF Outstanding Research Achievement Award

College of Education Associate Professor Patriann Smith, PhD, was a recipient of USF’s Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Presented by USF Research and Innovation, this year’s awards recognized 22 faculty members for their achievements in research productivity.

August 19, 2021Faculty and Staff, Research

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Elementary Education majors prepare for the new school year through participating in classroom pre-planning

Cutting summer break short to get an early start on an internship isn’t something that’s typical for college students. But for several Elementary Education majors at the University of South Florida, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.

August 13, 2021Academics

Extra Yard for Teachers with USF Football

Join us for USF's Extra Yard for Teachers Celebration on Sept. 18

To show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted USF Football tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, an annual salute to teachers supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation and its partners.

August 9, 2021Alumni and Friends, College of Education News, Community Engagement

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.