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USF-hosted robotics competition showcases student skills in problem-solving, teamwork
The Թϱ’s College of Education hosted the ԹϱVEX 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
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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
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Student Spotlight: Bretton Varga
Doctoral student Bretton Varga was nationally recognized for using digitally interactive technology to introduce historic LBGTQ+ concepts into social studies curriculum.
February 27, 2019Student Life
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Թϱpartnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools receives Exemplary PDS Achievement Award at NAPDS National Conference
The ԹϱCollege 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
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Alumnus receives research award from AERA special interest group
College of Education graduate Travis Marn was selected to receive the 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association’s Qualitative Research Special Interest Group.
February 12, 2019Alumni and Friends
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Encyclopedia edited by Թϱassociate 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
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Student Spotlight: Ashley White
From campus to country, ԹϱCollege of Education doctoral candidate Ashley White is using her time at Թϱto help reform special education policy and make a lasting impact on the field.
February 1, 2019Student Life
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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," Թϱstudents completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.
December 7, 2018Academics, Community Engagement
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Exercise Science students gain experience as personal trainers through ԹϱFIT 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
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Թϱresearch conference explores challenges and opportunities for inclusive education
To explore innovative solutions and research taking place on inclusive education, the Թϱ hosted a conference that brought together researchers from both Թϱand the University of Exeter.
December 5, 2018College of Education News, Research
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College of Education welcomes interim director to David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching
The Թϱ’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
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Student Spotlight: Ryan Blew
Ryan Blew has known what he wanted to be when he grew up since the third grade. The Թϱjunior 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