Estelle Silk at the Build a Better Book showcase

Envisioning an inclusive future

April 24, 2019

Build a Better Book intern Estelle Silk, a sophomore and student ambassador for the CU Boulder School of Education, learned about the importance of inclusivity in teaching and the importance of learning to teach in new ways through the program. 鈥淚 thought it was really cool because I鈥檇 never considered 3D picture books before," Silk said. "It's different from normal braille so it gets kids interested. Adults who go blind also find it really interactive.鈥

STEM literacy showcase

Learning by design: STEM infographics help students, teachers cultivate scientific inquiry

April 23, 2019

Through the STEM Literacy through Infographics project, students often take on the role of a science journalist, and they are invited to embark on scientific research and author infographics about STEM 鈥 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 鈥 topics that personally interest them.

Manuela at Ed Talks

Ed Talks on May 2 to explore trauma, bilingualism, kindergarten, assessment and more

April 17, 2019

Join the CU Boulder School of Education on Thursday, May 2 at Boulder's Dairy Arts Center for the thought-provoking series, Ed Talks. Inspired by TED Talks, Ed Talks are not-to-be-missed short, engaging presentations exploring topics like What Reality TV Taught Me about Everyday Assessment, Trauma as Peril and Potential in Schools, and more.

Denver teachers strike

How to address distrust to create lasting change in education

March 27, 2019

Dean Kathy Schultz has an explanation for the tensions behind recent teacher strikes and throughout education: distrust. Schultz has authored a new book called Distrust and Educational Change that draws on her experiences and makes the case that distrust is rarely talked about head-on but still capable of stifling even well-meaning attempts at change.

AERA Toronto

Your CU Boulder Guide to AERA 2019

March 19, 2019

We are looking forward to the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting from Friday, April 5 鈥 Tuesday, April 9 in Toronto. Please use the following schedule to connect with and support colleagues at AERA. Also, don't forget to join alumni and friends for the AERA Colorado Reception on April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Fleming exterior

An Expanded Opportunity for the School of Education

March 19, 2019

Exciting news 鈥 the School of Education will be relocating to a new, remodeled campus home in May 2020! What is currently known as the Fleming Building is undergoing renovations to create beautiful, collaborative spaces that will house all our students, faculty, staff and research centers over the course of...

Best should teach award Susan Jurow

Who is your most inspiring CU Boulder educator? A campus-wide call for 2019 Best Should Teach nominations

March 15, 2019

The campus is calling on students to answer one question: who is your most inspiring educator at CU Boulder? Each fall, the Best Should Teach Awards honor CU Boulder faculty, graduate teachers, and K-12 teachers. Nominate an inspiring professor by April 15.

Matthew Parone in Into the Woods

All the World鈥檚 a Stage: Melding Passions with Social Innovation

March 12, 2019

Leadership and Community Engagement sophomore Matthew Parone transferred to CU Boulder this last fall but is already moving full speed ahead. Parone can be found discussing how to encourage respect in the Greek community, acting through CU鈥檚 theater program and more all while brainstorming a micro-theater capstone for his major.

Reading together illustration

New Reading for Social Justice Guide available for schools, teachers, parents

Feb. 19, 2019

Amidst a turbulent political climate and activist- and youth-led social movements, many educators have been wondering not only how to teach but also how to parent during challenging times. We have partnered with Teaching Tolerance to publish Reading for Social Justice, a guide for educators and families interested in starting intergeneration social justice reading groups.

Bill Penuel in a seminar

Bill Penuel elected to the National Academy of Education

Feb. 12, 2019

Bill Penuel has been elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd), which advances high quality education research and its use in policy and practice. Penuel, a pioneer in the development of research-practice partnerships, joins several CU Boulder scholars who have been elected to the Academy and just 15 newly elected national members.

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