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USF research team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of government
The USF College of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.
March 22, 2022College of Education News, Research
College of Education graduates named Teacher of the Year in partner school districts
Two graduates of the USF College of Education were recently named teacher of the year in the university’s partner school districts, and several others were nominated for the district-wide awards program.
February 21, 2022Alumni and Friends
USF team receives grant to help caregivers support preschoolers’ mental health
A USF research team has received a $50,000 grant from the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood to launch a new project that will help caregivers identify early warning signs of mental health issues in young children.
February 16, 2022Research, Resources for Educators
Student Spotlight: Alicia Miller
From the time she began her studies at USF, Mathematics Education major Alicia Miller has taken on opportunities such as working as a resident assistant for the Education Living Learning Community and becoming a part-time tutor through USF’s Tutor-A-Bull program. Now, with graduation just around the corner, she reflects on her teacher preparation program and the experiences that have led her to where she is today.
February 3, 2022Student Life
State Farm renews $20,000 gift to USF Stavros Center to fund 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.
January 31, 2022Centers and Institutes
Research shows importance of providing multicultural books that reflect children’s identity during the pandemic
When the pandemic began and schools moved to remote learning, many parents and caregivers were afraid their children would fall behind academically and socially. Responding to those concerns led College of Education professors AnnMarie Gunn and Susan Bennett to team up with the Police Athletic League (PAL) of St. Petersburg, which seeks to inspire hope and transform the lives of at-risk youth.
January 27, 2022Community Engagement, Research
Associate professor elected as fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science
College of Education Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears, PhD, was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Sears is the first Black faculty member at USF to receive this recognition, which is one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.
January 26, 2022Faculty and Staff
Assistant professor awarded Early Career Award by AERA Early Education and Child Development SIG
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley, PhD, was awarded the 2022 Early Career Award by the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Early Education and Child Development Special Interest Group (SIG).
January 24, 2022Faculty and Staff
PowerSchool gift to provide financial support to USF students completing teacher certification exams
The University of South Florida recently received an $80,000 gift made by education technology company PowerSchool that will support College of Education students with the financial costs associated with state teacher certification exams.
January 20, 2022College of Education News
USF doctoral student awarded national scholarship from Society of Health and Physical Educators
Craig Nieman, a doctoral student in the USF College of Education, was selected as a recipient of the Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, a national award presented by the Society of Health and Physical Educators.
January 18, 2022Student Life
Faculty and Staff Notes: Fall 2021
Learn about the accomplishments and achievements of the College of Education's faculty and staff during the Fall 2021 semester.
January 12, 2022Faculty and Staff
Associate professor receives USF Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching Award
Jennifer Jacobs, PhD, an associate professor in the USF College of Education, was selected to receive USF’s Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching Award for the 2020-21 academic year.
January 10, 2022Faculty and Staff