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USF Stavros Center receives Coca-Cola Foundation grant to help educators integrate lessons on sustainability into K-12 curriculum
To help K-12 educators teach their students about sustainability in all subjects and grade levels, the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education is teaming up with the University of South Florida’s Patel College for Global Sustainability to create new training and lesson plans for teachers throughout the Tampa Bay region.
March 28, 2019Centers and Institutes, Community Engagement
USF-hosted robotics competition showcases student skills in problem-solving, teamwork
The University of South Florida’s College of Education hosted the USF VEX Robotics Signature event, a competition developed by the REC Foundation that could provide an opportunity for many students to achieve their goal of attending the World Championships competition.
March 27, 2019College of Education News, Community Engagement
Stavros Center receives $20,000 grant from State Farm to continue support of economics education workshops for K-12 teachers
The Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $20,000 gift from State Farm in support of the Center’s ongoing programming for K-12 teachers to help educate students in economics and financial literacy.
March 25, 2019Centers and Institutes
USF partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools receives Exemplary PDS Achievement Award at NAPDS National Conference
The USF College of Education’s partnership with Mort Elementary School was recognized at the National Association for Professional Development Schools’ 2019 National Conference in Atlanta, Ga.
February 18, 2019College of Education News, Community Engagement
Encyclopedia edited by USF associate professor receives multiple awards, honors
An encyclopedia of English language teaching edited by a College of Education associate professor received multiple awards and honors for its contributions to the field of English language teaching.
February 11, 2019Faculty and Staff
Student-led service project strives to improve parent involvement at local elementary school
A part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.
December 7, 2018Academics, Community Engagement
Exercise Science students gain experience as personal trainers through USF FIT Program
Created in 2005, the FIT Program pairs seniors in USF’s Exercise Science program with faculty and staff members of the university as a part of the program’s course, “Individualized Fitness and Wellness Program.” Through the FIT Program, the students help their clients complete fitness evaluations, develop individualized training plans, and oversee a post-assessment to measure the results of their client’s efforts.
December 6, 2018Academics
USF research conference explores challenges and opportunities for inclusive education
To explore innovative solutions and research taking place on inclusive education, the University of South Florida hosted a conference that brought together researchers from both USF and the University of Exeter.
December 5, 2018College of Education News, Research
College of Education welcomes interim director to David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching
The University of South Florida’s College of Education is pleased to welcome Constance Hines as the interim director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.
December 4, 2018Centers and Institutes, College of Education News
Student Spotlight: Ryan Blew
Ryan Blew has known what he wanted to be when he grew up since the third grade. The USF junior says the feeling has stuck with him into the present day. He was inspired by his third-grade teacher, silver-medalist Olympic swimmer Kristy Kowal, but she didn’t inspire him to become an Olympian.
December 4, 2018Student Life
Alumna inspires students to become budding entrepreneurs through Sumerian ‘Shark Tank’ activity
The hallways at Learning Gate Community School buzzed with excitement as students in Kara Windish’s 6th grade class rehearsed their business pitches and adjusted their homemade inventions.
November 16, 2018Alumni and Friends, Centers and Institutes
College of Education to host 16th Annual Education in Action Luncheon
The USF College of Education and the Florida State Fairgrounds are proud to host the 16th Annual Education in Action Luncheon on Wednesday, November 14 at the Florida State Fairgrounds Florida Center.
October 30, 2018College of Education News