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New grant expands partnership efforts to recruit, retain teachers in Northeast Colorado

Nov. 5, 2018

A collaboration between the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education and Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services has received a new grant from the Colorado Department of Higher Education that bolsters collaborative efforts to create a more sustainable teacher force in Northeast Colorado.

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Scholarship Ceremony celebrates and honors our students and supporters

Nov. 5, 2018

The annual School of Education Scholarship Awards Ceremony united and honored more than 136 scholarship and fellowship recipients and supporters on Thursday, Oct. 18.

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In support of our trans community

Oct. 24, 2018

As a community of educators, researchers, staff and students, we affirm our support and love for our transgender and gender nonbinary students, friends, colleagues, and family members. Here are a few ways that you can join us in fighting against trans erasure by increasing support and visibility of trans people in particular.

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American Physical Society honors scientists, educators & the Learning Assistant Program for excellence in science education

Oct. 23, 2018

The American Physical Society, a "leading voice in physics,鈥 will honor CU Boulder scientists and educators as part of its spring 2019 awards. The Excellence in Physics Education Award will recognize an interdisciplinary CU Boulder team for their work with the Colorado Learning Assistant Program and the Learning Assistance Alliance, an international initiative based in the School of Education. Congrats to Valerie Otero, Laurie Langdon, and team.

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Susan Jurow earns the Provost鈥檚 Faculty Achievement Award

Oct. 22, 2018

Susan Jurow, associate professor of learning sciences and human development, was recently honored with the Provost鈥檚 Faculty Achievement Award for her contributions to learning in the food movement and her work focused on the organization of learning, participation, knowledge production, and social practices.

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Guaranteed admission now offered to high schoolers who study education

Oct. 19, 2018

Colorado high school students interested in becoming teachers and community leaders can earn guaranteed admissions to the CU Boulder School of Education thanks to a new agreement between CU Boulder and two high school concurrent enrollment programs, Teacher Cadet and Pathways2Teaching庐 programs. The admission agreement comes at a critical time as Colorado and the nation face significant teacher shortages.

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From engaging with Spanish-speaking families to youth as agents for change, join us for Ed Talks on Nov. 7

Oct. 16, 2018

Join us for Ed Talks, a series of short, engaging talks led by CU Boulder School of Education change-makers and collaborators, on Nov. 7 at 7p.m. at the Dairy Center Arts Center in Boulder. Inspired by TED Talks, our fall Ed Talks will explore the collective power of students of color and more!

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New grant expands partnership with Denver Public Schools and student leadership program

Oct. 12, 2018

Two national organizations have awarded a grant that will deepen and advance our partnership between Denver Public Schools, CU Boulder, CU Denver and Rowan University. Professor Ben Kirshner is one of the Principal Investigators on the project that received a $1.4 million grant from the Hewlett Foundation and Jobs for the Future to expand the Student Voice and Leadership Program.

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Calling all minds for educators: A talk with Temple Grandin Oct. 9

Oct. 2, 2018

Bestselling author and renowned autism advocate Temple Grandin will share a blueprint for different ways of looking at the world and engaging with learners at a public event Tuesday, Oct. 9, on campus. Geared toward teachers and future educators, her talk will explore the beauty in asking questions, fostering curiosity and engaging with a vast variety of thinkers and learners.

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The Long View film screening and discussion to explore community organizing and education Oct. 10

Sept. 30, 2018

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6:15 p.m. in Norlin Library鈥檚 Center for British and Irish Studies for an engaging conversation and screening of the documentary, The Long View, which shows how persistent community organizing can connect students and parents with educators to catalyze sustainable school improvement in Oakland, Calif.

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