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Literacy Studies faculty and students to present research, receive awards at Literacy Research Association Annual Conference
Students, faculty members and alumni from USF’s Literacy Studies Program present their research at the Literacy Research Association’s 70th Annual Conference.
December 1, 2020College of Education News, Faculty and Staff, Research
Student Spotlight: Wilfredo Pena
Becoming a school counselor wasn’t something Wilfredo Pena originally set out to do. After earning his bachelor’s degree in special education from St. Petersburg College, Pena’s plan to continue his studies and work as a school administrator shifted when one of his mentors encouraged him to consider a career in counselor education.
November 17, 2020Academics, Student Life
Preschool for Creative Learning receives $1.3 million grant to support USF student parents
The USF Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to USF students who are parents of preschool-aged children.
November 9, 2020College of Education News, Research
Virtual characters created at USF to teach emergent bilingual students English
A new research-based app developed by College of Education Assistant Professor Sara Smith will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.
November 9, 2020Research
Student Spotlight: Hillary Van Dyke
During her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.
November 5, 2020Community Engagement, Student Life
Registration now open for David C. Anchin Center ‘Reimagining Education’ Virtual Conference
Created in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conference will discuss the urgency the education sector faces in developing enduring, transformative changes for how education is provided to diverse populations in Florida schools. The online conference will take place on Dec. 3-5, 2020.
October 29, 2020Centers and Institutes
Faculty and Staff Notes: Summer 2020
Learn about the accomplishments and achievements of faculty and staff in the College of Education during the Summer 2020 semester.
September 23, 2020College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
College of Education Welcomes New Faculty for the 2020-21 Academic Year
The College of Education is proud to welcome new faculty for the 2020-21 academic year.
September 23, 2020College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
USF partners with College Football Playoff Foundation to inspire student-athletes to ‘Go Teach’
The USF College of Education and USF Athletics are proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation to motivate college student-athletes to enter teaching careers after graduation.
September 17, 2020College of Education News
USF selects 23 research projects for funding in anti-racism effort
A USF research task force working to address racial issues and attitudes on a local, national and global scale has selected 23 projects exploring a wide range of issues in systemic inequality, economic and health disparities, Black history and contemporary challenges for funding. Multiple research projects from faculty and staff in the College of Education were selected for funding.
September 9, 2020Research
Student Spotlight: Deeksha Aradhya
After earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.
September 3, 2020Student Life
UMatter program to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity for a college education and experience
A new program led by a team in the College of Education on USF's St. Petersburg campus will provide a population of students who aren’t typically represented on college campuses the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.
August 26, 2020College of Education News, Community Engagement