Aquetza draws high school students to CU Boulder to learn, reflect, and lead

Aug. 15, 2016

This summer, around 30 high school students from across the state immersed themselves in Aquetza , a youth leadership, education, and community empowerment summer program at CU Boulder. But their work is far from complete, as the students return to their high schools and home communities 鈥 Aurora, Boulder, Colorado...

Summer School: CU-Boulder INVST students study sustainability throughout the U.S. southwest

Aug. 6, 2016

Article by Jennifer Ciplet Manager of Communications and International Partnerships, CU Engage Manager of Communications, Research + Practice Collaboratory CU Boulder student Meredith Nass grew up in Durango, Colo., a region where diverging perspectives about energy, use of resources and sustainability are the norm. But growing up there, Nass didn鈥檛...

Alumna Jamie Gay awarded 2016 Knowles Science Foundation Teaching Fellowship

July 6, 2016

The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) recently named CU Boulder School of Education alumna Jamie Gay one of only 34 nationally selected Teaching Fellows for 2016. Gay is currently teaching at Longmont High School in the St. Vrain Valley School District . KSTF Teaching Fellowships are highly competitive and awarded...

Alumna Carrie Allen nominated for best paper at International Conference of the Learning Sciences

June 24, 2016

School of Education Alumna Carrie Allen was nominated for both Best Student Paper and Best Overall Paper out of 100+ submissions at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences held in Singapore from June 20-24. Her paper titled, 鈥淔ighting for Desired Versions of a Future Self: Young African American Women's...

Teacher workshop brings past to present, Latino history into classrooms

June 16, 2016

At a time when many teachers are enjoying summer break, about 35 local teachers, including four from Estes Park and Fort Lupton, gathered this week for a three-day workshop honing in on a common interest 鈥 learning about and incorporating local Latino history into the classroom. In partnership with the...

Wagma Mommandi selected for Philosophy of Education Institute

June 13, 2016

Wagma Mommandi , PhD student in educational foundations, policy and practice, has been selected for the new Graduate Institute in Philosophy of Education, which begins this month with a 10-day intensive summer course held June 13-24 in Chicago. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Madison鈥檚 Center for Ethics and Education...

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Kathy Escamilla named new Bob and Judy Charles Chair of Education

June 2, 2016

Kathy Escamilla, professor of social, bilingual and multicultural foundations, has been appointed the next Bob and Judy Charles Endowed Chair of Education. 鈥淒ecades before it was popular to conduct high-impact research in the context of practice, Professor Escamilla was a model, demonstrating to all of us how it was possible...

Kathryn Wiley earns prestigious National Academy of Education Spencer Dissertation Fellowship

June 1, 2016

Kathryn Wiley, PhD candidate in educational foundations, policy and practice, has been selected as a 2016 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation Fellow . The fellowship program aims to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the...

New edition now available: Why Do English Learners Struggle with Reading?

May 26, 2016

A bestselling book, 鈥淲hy Do English Learners Struggle with Reading? Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities鈥 by CU-Boulder School of Education researchers was recently published in its second edition. The book asks readers do students鈥 reading difficulties reflect language acquisition issues or a learning disability? This essential guide helps educators...

PhD alumna Alaina Beaver champions support for diverse learners

May 11, 2016

After 15 years of scholarship, Alaina Beaver participated in her last commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, recognizing her Doctoral degree from the School of Education in Literacy Studies, Curriculum and Instruction. Beaver is the Universal Instructional Design Consultant for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) here at the University...

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