https://www.usf.edu/education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 29 Apr 2026 14:28:54 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2025/celebrating-30-years-of-impact-anchin-center-anniversary-event.aspxThe event brought together Anchin family members, USF faculty, community partners, and educational leaders to honor the Center's legacy, celebrate its global impact, and look ahead to its continued innovation in supporting educators.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:16:15 Celebrating 30 Years of Impact: The Anchin Center Anniversary EventThe event brought together Anchin family members, USF faculty, community partners, and educational leaders to honor the Center's legacy, celebrate its global impact, and look ahead to its continued innovation in supporting educators.Members of the Anchin family at the David C. Anchin Center 30th anniversary event on May 31.https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2025/celebrating-30-years-of-impact-anchin-center-anniversary-event.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2023/apsi-2023-review.aspxThis past July, The University of South Florida (USF) College of Education’s Anchin Center hosted its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI). The Anchin Center’s APSI is the third largest in the world, with participants joining from 32 states and 13 different countries, including Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, Myanmar, Panama, South Korea, and Turkey. This summer, they welcomed approximately 650 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers to campus for three consecutive weeks of collaborative professional learning.Rachel HattenFri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Advanced Placement Summer Institute 2023 RecapThis past July, The University of South Florida (USF) College of Education’s Anchin Center hosted its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI). The Anchin Center’s APSI is the third largest in the world, with participants joining from 32 states and 13 different countries, including Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, Myanmar, Panama, South Korea, and Turkey. This summer, they welcomed approximately 650 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers to campus for three consecutive weeks of collaborative professional learning.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2023/apsi-2023-review.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxThe USF College of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes David Scanga as new Director of the Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe USF College of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. David Scanga Headshothttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty HonorsDavid C. Anchin Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2022/what-eye-tracking-research-tells-us-about-keeping-student-attention-in-the-classroom.aspxIn a recently published research brief for the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Professor David Rosengrant explores the use of eye trackers to study student attention and how educators can use the insights from this research to maintain interest in the classroom.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 What eye-tracking research tells us about keeping student attention in the classroomIn a recently published research brief for the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Professor David Rosengrant explores the use of eye trackers to study student attention and how educators can use the insights from this research to maintain interest in the classroom.Students with teacher in a classroom small group discussionhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2022/what-eye-tracking-research-tells-us-about-keeping-student-attention-in-the-classroom.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,STEM Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxAs the world’s largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF’s AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF’s Tampa campus.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Registration now open for USF’s 2022 sessions of AP Summer InstituteAs the world’s largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF’s AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF’s Tampa campus.USF Tampa campus entrancehttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxUSF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board’s Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF to host Pre-AP Summer Institute for teachers in summer 2022USF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board’s Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.USF Tampa campus aerial viewhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center to host ‘5K for K-12’ event for educators in March 2022The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.5k for K12 event artworkhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Center,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxThe Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Kids with a teacher in a classroom disinfecting a tablehttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).External ArticleMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Patriann Smith photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere.https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty Honors,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,International,Literacy Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-online-teaching-course.aspxUSF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, “Effective Online Teaching.”External ArticleMon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center online course provides teachers with best practices for virtual instructionUSF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, “Effective Online Teaching.”World map with location pinshttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-online-teaching-course.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center,Instructional Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-writing-project-dear-writer-summer-program.aspxThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.External ArticleFri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Area Writing Project launches ‘Dear Writer’ Summer Program to help students explore creative writing from homeThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Logohttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-writing-project-dear-writer-summer-program.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,English Education,Summer Programs,Tampa Bay Area Writing Projecthttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-free-professional-development-series-teaching-online.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center launches free professional development series to help educators teach onlineThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.Student using laptop to learn from teacher onlinehttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-free-professional-development-series-teaching-online.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Instructional Technology,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/archive/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center presentation explores strategies for supporting oral language development in pre-K classroomDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.Elizabeth Hadleyhttps://www.usf.edu/education/archive/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty HonorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Early Childhood Education,Language Development,Literacy Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/ap-summer-institute-usf-2020.aspxAs the largest College Board endorsed program in the southeast region, the USF AP Summer Institute offers more than 25 different courses to attendees over the course of two different weeks: July 20-23 and July 27-30.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2020 09:00:00 Registration Now Open for 2020 AP Summer Institute at USFAs the largest College Board endorsed program in the southeast region, the USF AP Summer Institute offers more than 25 different courses to attendees over the course of two different weeks: July 20-23 and July 27-30.Teachers at USF's AP Summer Institute in 2019https://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/ap-summer-institute-usf-2020.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsAP Summer Institute,David C. Anchin Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center hosts presentation on improving teacher well-beingAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.Nathaniel von der Embse presenting at a USF Anchin Center event in 2019https://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty Honors,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,School Psychologyhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/anchin-interim-director.aspxThe University of South Florida’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.External ArticleTue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes interim director to David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe University of South Florida’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.USF College of Education logohttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/anchin-interim-director.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/pasco-tla-2018.aspxThe award-winning USF Teacher Leader Academy is expanding to eight schools in the Pasco County school district through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and USF’s College of Education and David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.External ArticleWed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 USF Teacher Leadership Academy model expands to eight schools through partnership with Pasco County SchoolsThe award-winning USF Teacher Leader Academy is expanding to eight schools in the Pasco County school district through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and USF’s College of Education and David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.Pasco Teacher Leader Academy group photohttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/pasco-tla-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesCommunity Partnerships,David C. Anchin Center,Pasco County Schools,Professional Development,Teacher Leadershiphttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/uspto-2018.aspxEducators from across the nation gained hands-on experience while learning about inventions and innovations as part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s annual National Summer Teacher Institute at the USF Tampa campus.External ArticleWed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 USF hosts U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Annual National Summer Teacher InstituteEducators from across the nation gained hands-on experience while learning about inventions and innovations as part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s annual National Summer Teacher Institute at the USF Tampa campus.Educators at the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s annual National Summer Teacher Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/uspto-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018-recap.aspxMore than 40 K-12 educators participated in a week-long teacher training to learn how they can bring robotics curriculum into their classrooms.External ArticleMon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 VEX Robotics Teacher Training helps educators bring robotics programs to their schoolsMore than 40 K-12 educators participated in a week-long teacher training to learn how they can bring robotics curriculum into their classrooms.VEX Robot on competition floorhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018-recap.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018.aspxMore than 40 educators from across the U.S. are participating in a week-long training to learn how they can implement robotics curriculum in their schools.External ArticleMon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Training session aims to equip more K-12 educators to teach robotics in schoolsMore than 40 educators from across the U.S. are participating in a week-long training to learn how they can implement robotics curriculum in their schools.Teachers building a robot at VEX Robotics workshophttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/tbawp-leadership-institute-2018.aspxThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project hosted a two-week leadership institute to welcome a new cohort of writing teacher consultants to the program.External ArticleMon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Leadership Institute empowers writing teachers to share expertise, improve practiceThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project hosted a two-week leadership institute to welcome a new cohort of writing teacher consultants to the program.Photo of a Tampa Bay Area Writing Project event signhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/tbawp-leadership-institute-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Summer Programs,Tampa Bay Area Writing Projecthttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2017/girl-powered-robotics-day.aspxAt the Girl Powered Robotics Day, school-aged girls from across the Tampa Bay area got a hands-on experience in the field of robotics.External ArticleMon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 College of Education hosts ‘Girl Powered’ workshop to inspire girls to participate in roboticsAt the Girl Powered Robotics Day, school-aged girls from across the Tampa Bay area got a hands-on experience in the field of robotics.USF student shows elementary-aged students how to use a VEX robothttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2017/girl-powered-robotics-day.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,Robotics Education,STEM Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2017/education-vex-robotics-training-2017.aspxMore than 40 educators participated in a week full of activities related to robotics and STEM education during the David C. Anchin Center's VEX Robotics Professional Development Teacher Training.External ArticleThu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 Teachers build robots, gain hands-on training at VEX STEM Robotics Teacher TrainingMore than 40 educators participated in a week full of activities related to robotics and STEM education during the David C. Anchin Center's VEX Robotics Professional Development Teacher Training.A VEX robot placed on a table next to a computerhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2017/education-vex-robotics-training-2017.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Education,STEM,STEM Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-announces-new-leadership.aspxThe University of South Florida College of Education is proud to announce three individuals have joined the college's leadership team.External ArticleFri, 17 Jun 2016 00:00:00 USF College of Education Announces New Associate Deans, Director of Anchin CenterThe University of South Florida College of Education is proud to announce three individuals have joined the college's leadership team.College of Education building wall exteriorhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-announces-new-leadership.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty HonorsDavid C. Anchin Center