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Learning to play: New resource helps educators understand teaching through play
See how USF educators are transforming the way teachers learn to educate through play with a new resource featuring real classroom videos, practical strategies and tools for putting play-based teaching into practice.
September 29, 2026College of Education News

USF researchers explore how augmented reality can better support young learners
A new National Science Foundation-funded project is underway to develop augmented reality learning experiences that are more engaging, accessible and responsive to the way young learners think and learn.
September 28, 2026Research

USF project advancing ESOL teachers toward graduate degrees
With a new $2.1 million grant, USF’s Project Parasol is building an educator pipeline that’s turning career aspirations into lasting opportunities for students and schools.
September 23, 2026College of Education News

2026 Extra Yard for Teachers: USF honors local educators
The local celebration led by the USF College of Education recognizes teachers in their classrooms and during a special halftime show.
September 15, 2026Alumni and Friends, College of Education News

Project MENTOR: USF partnership brings caring, consistent support to Hillsborough County elementary students
USF researchers are helping Hillsborough County students build confidence, motivation and stronger connections to school through the power of mentorship.
August 28, 2026Centers and Institutes, College of Education News, Research

Remembering Ron and Jean Linder: A life of love, learning and exploration
Through their love of teaching and bringing people together, Ron and Jean Linder left a lasting mark on USF and generations of educators, children and families who continue to benefit from the programs they helped build.
August 27, 2026College of Education News

Does AI shape decisions before we do?
A USF College of Education researcher is examining what it really means to keep a human in the loop as AI is increasingly being used as a tool to help shape the information and choices behind decisions.
August 25, 2026Research

Rethinking pedagogy: Two USF researchers explore how teachers navigate history, policy and practice
Two College of Education faculty members will use protected research time through the Anchin Center’s Scholar in Residence Program to develop research, pursue external funding and create meaningful impact for educators and students.
August 25, 2026Centers and Institutes, Research

Stavros Center educator Lisa Lawson receives national award for excellence in economics teaching
Lisa Lawson, a Master Teacher with the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education at the University of South Florida’s College of Education, has been selected by the Council for Economic Education to receive the 2026 John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Award at the elementary school level.
August 20, 2026Centers and Institutes

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation provides $10,000 to USF’s Gus A. Stavros Center
The Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Education announces a charitable gift of $10,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation in support of its Financial Literacy Workshop Series for teachers.
August 17, 2026College of Education News

Twelve Stavros Center Educators Recognized as REEL Award Winners at FCEE Annual Conference
The REEL Awards honor outstanding educators across Florida who are helping students develop critical skills in personal finance, economics, entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system.
July 27, 2026College of Education News

How USF College of Education undergraduates are researching solutions to real-world challenges
The Undergraduate Summer Research Academy provided an opportunity to students to transform personal experiences and professional interests into research focused on improving lives and communities.
July 23, 2026Research