/news/Recent posts from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Newsen-usTue, 26 Nov 2024 09:45:05 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 14:31:06 Three аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech AwardsAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.Graphic that says Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Muma College of Business,Research and Innovation,аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/professor-creates-popular-online-ai-platform.aspxA new online platform created by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Professor Zafer Unal features hundreds of free AI tools designed to assist educators with planning, assessment, preparation, research and more.External ArticleMon, 12 Aug 2024 00:59:03 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researcher helping K-12 educators incorporate AI in the classroomA new online platform created by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Professor Zafer Unal features hundreds of free AI tools designed to assist educators with planning, assessment, preparation, research and more.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Professor Zafer Unalhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/professor-creates-popular-online-ai-platform.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxU.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.External ArticleTue, 05 Mar 2024 11:33:15 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps following response to mass shootingU.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.Military members stand for U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,MyUSFhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/florida-center-for-paint-director-awarded-2.6-million-grant.aspxDenise Davis-Cotton will launch a professional development program for educators who teach social studies in elementary and middle schools that serve low-socioeconomic status households and communities.External ArticleMon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Florida Center for PAInT director awarded $2.6 million grant to bring arts-integrated pedagogy to civics classroomsDenise Davis-Cotton will launch a professional development program for educators who teach social studies in elementary and middle schools that serve low-socioeconomic status households and communities.Denise Davis-Cottonhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/florida-center-for-paint-director-awarded-2.6-million-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education,MyUSF,аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/umatter-first-cohort-graduates.aspxThe innovative program provides young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life, learning social skills and career training along the way.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 First cohort of students with intellectual disabilities completes UMatter ProgramThe innovative program provides young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life, learning social skills and career training along the way.Group of students stand infront of the Bull logohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/umatter-first-cohort-graduates.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxTwo separate projects led by faculty in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 U.S. Department of Education awards аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programsTwo separate projects led by faculty in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Blurred photo of students on a playground/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/associate-professor-develops-motivational-chatbot-and-candyland-like-maze-to-ensure-student-success.aspxSanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:00 Associate professor develops motivational chatbot and digital Candyland-like maze to ensure student successSanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.Instructional design students learning with augmented reality/news/2023/associate-professor-develops-motivational-chatbot-and-candyland-like-maze-to-ensure-student-success.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Education,MyUSF/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢share who inspired their passion and careers.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 Celebrating the women of USFFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢share who inspired their passion and careers.Graphic that says, "аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢celebrates women's history month"/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxUSF’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 U.S. News ranks USF’s online MBA program among the nation’s top 25USF’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Woman sits at table with her laptop outdoors/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Education,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report/education/blog/2022/rise-caribbean-initiative-celebrates-year-1-of-project.aspxAn interdisciplinary research center is now up and running in Barbados thanks to a $3.6 million grant provided by USAID to support education policy development and timely decision-making on issues impacting schools in the sub-region.External ArticleTue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers celebrate successes of new Caribbean research centerAn interdisciplinary research center is now up and running in Barbados thanks to a $3.6 million grant provided by USAID to support education policy development and timely decision-making on issues impacting schools in the sub-region.Group of people gather outside building that says, "School of Education."/education/blog/2022/rise-caribbean-initiative-celebrates-year-1-of-project.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education,аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/college-of-education-receives-grant-to-support-underrepresented-students-in-pursuing-careers-in-stem-fields.aspxA $75,000 grant from Duke Energy will allow the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg campus to establish programming that helps initiate partnerships with schools, developing curriculum, establishing STEM-focused clubs and recruiting female and minority students in Pinellas County.External ArticleThu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 College of Education receives grant to support underrepresented students in pursuing careers in STEM fieldsA $75,000 grant from Duke Energy will allow the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg campus to establish programming that helps initiate partnerships with schools, developing curriculum, establishing STEM-focused clubs and recruiting female and minority students in Pinellas County.Students stand in classroom with teacherhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/college-of-education-receives-grant-to-support-underrepresented-students-in-pursuing-careers-in-stem-fields.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.External ArticleTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢associate professor marks symbolic milestone in her efforts to help teen mothers in The BahamasEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears (second from left) poses with her colleagues at the PACE Programme in The Bahamas./education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxA community project proposed by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleWed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations CommitteeA community project proposed by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.Group of individuals surround U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyUSF,Rep. Kathy Castor/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ (USF) was selected to host a chapter of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.External ArticleFri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢selected to host first Florida chapter of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Schools ProgramThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ (USF) was selected to host a chapter of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.group gathers at wipe board/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Education/news/2022/phone-calls-add-personal-touch-to-usfs-recruitment-of-underrepresented-students.aspxNearly 200 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢faculty, administrators and staff have been working to boost enrollment among underrepresented populations by personally reaching to admitted students to answer questions or address concerns they might have as they finalize their college decisions.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Phone calls add personal touch to USF’s recruitment of underrepresented studentsNearly 200 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢faculty, administrators and staff have been working to boost enrollment among underrepresented populations by personally reaching to admitted students to answer questions or address concerns they might have as they finalize their college decisions.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and American flags wave in the wind/news/2022/phone-calls-add-personal-touch-to-usfs-recruitment-of-underrepresented-students.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyUSF,Paul Dosal,Student Success/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ (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.External ArticleTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢research team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of governmentThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ (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.map of florida/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Florida Department of Education/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:22:19 Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellenceSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellence/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Education/news/2022/bridging-math-and-social-justice-for-inclusive-education.aspxAs a mathematics educator, Ruthmae Sears has a true flair for problem solving. Her work extends far beyond using formulas and finding solutions to abstract mathematical problems. Using mathematical reasoning to examine social disparities, Sears develops community-centric solutions.Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:48:01 Bridging math and social justice for inclusive educationAs a mathematics educator, Ruthmae Sears has a true flair for problem solving. Her work extends far beyond using formulas and finding solutions to abstract mathematical problems. Using mathematical reasoning to examine social disparities, Sears develops community-centric solutions.Bridging math and social justice for inclusive education/news/2022/bridging-math-and-social-justice-for-inclusive-education.aspxResearch and InnovationBoundless Bulls,College of Education/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 City of St. Petersburg approves аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racismSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.Illustration of the Skyway Bridge with Black fists for the supports/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyUSF/news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ today announced a $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer to benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.Rocky D. BullThu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢receives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilitiesThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ today announced a $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer to benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.The first cohort of students participating in the Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program with the program team at USF’s St. Petersburg campus./news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,UMatter Program,аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Foundation/education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxThe Library of Congress grant will fund a project designed to strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.External ArticleFri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢research team awarded Library of Congress grant to promote visual literacy and historical inquiry with young childrenThe Library of Congress grant will fund a project designed to strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Two children stand around a computer/education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/education/about-us/news/2021/research-team-nsf-grant-ai-technologies.aspxA аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.External ArticleWed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢research team receives NSF grant to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence, cybersecurityA аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.A stock image of a child using a tablet computer./education/about-us/news/2021/research-team-nsf-grant-ai-technologies.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education,artificial intelligence/news/2021/rolle-selected-as-new-usf-college-of-education-dean.aspxThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education. Rolle returns to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢after serving as dean of the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Rhode Island for the past four years.Rocky D. BullTue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Rolle selected as new аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ College of Education deanThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education. Rolle returns to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢after serving as dean of the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Rhode Island for the past four years.R. Anthony Rolle, dean of the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education/news/2021/rolle-selected-as-new-usf-college-of-education-dean.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyUSF/education/about-us/news/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s (USF) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.External ArticleFri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative endorsed for appropriations funding by Rep. Kathy CastorA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s (USF) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.Teacher works in a STEM lab./education/about-us/news/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyUSF/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish an interdisciplinary educational research center to help support decision making and policy development for educational innovation and expansion in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.Rocky D. BullMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish an interdisciplinary educational research center to help support decision making and policy development for educational innovation and expansion in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.Patriann Smith is photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere./news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/news/2021/city-of-st-petersburg-selects-usf-researchers-to-identify-make-recommendations-to-address-systemic-racism.aspxAn interdisciplinary team of researchers from the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ will assist the city of St. Petersburg in identifying structural racism and make recommendations on how to address the multi-faceted issue.Rocky D. BullTue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 City of St. Petersburg selects аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers to identify, make recommendations to address systemic racismAn interdisciplinary team of researchers from the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ will assist the city of St. Petersburg in identifying structural racism and make recommendations on how to address the multi-faceted issue.Skyline of St. Petersburg, Florida/news/2021/city-of-st-petersburg-selects-usf-researchers-to-identify-make-recommendations-to-address-systemic-racism.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,St. Petersburg/education/about-us/news/2021/usf-best-practice-innovative-use-technology-award-aacte.aspxThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ College of Education has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)’s Best Practice Award for Innovative Use of Technology for its cybersecurity education initiatives that provide teachers and aspiring educators with knowledge and skills in cybersecurity awareness and training, preparing them for roles in various educational settings.External ArticleThu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education receives Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of TechnologyThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ College of Education has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)’s Best Practice Award for Innovative Use of Technology for its cybersecurity education initiatives that provide teachers and aspiring educators with knowledge and skills in cybersecurity awareness and training, preparing them for roles in various educational settings.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education building/education/about-us/news/2021/usf-best-practice-innovative-use-technology-award-aacte.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-grant-supports-student-parents.aspxThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢students who are parents of preschool-aged children.External ArticleMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Preschool for Creative Learning receives $1.3 million grant to support аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢student parentsThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢students who are parents of preschool-aged children.A stock photo of a child sitting in a classroom/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-grant-supports-student-parents.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education/news/2020/virtual-characters-created-at-usf-teach-emergent-bilingual-students-english.aspxA new research-based app developed at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Virtual characters created at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢to teach emergent bilingual students EnglishA new research-based app developed at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.A person using the USF-developed app designed to help bilingual students learn English/news/2020/virtual-characters-created-at-usf-teach-emergent-bilingual-students-english.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/education/about-us/news/2020/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxFaculty and graduate students in USF’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.External ArticleFri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educatorsFaculty and graduate students in USF’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.A graphic stating 'Choose Love to Thrive, daily action steps for conquering adversity.'/education/about-us/news/2020/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,Coronavirus/education/about-us/news/2020/resources-coronavirus.aspxA series of online resources developed by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education to support parents and educators as they navigate the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.External ArticleMon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Coronavirus: Resources for Parents and Educators from USF's College of EducationA series of online resources developed by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Education to support parents and educators as they navigate the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.A person on the computer/education/about-us/news/2020/resources-coronavirus.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Education,Coronavirus/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Research Team Trains Middle School Educators in Identifying, Improving Student Mental Health ProblemsTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.Pasco County Middle School teachers learning to identify mental health issues/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/news/2018/usf-launches-new-program-to-prepare-tampa-bay-science-teachers.aspxDozens of area teachers will receive professional development and mentorship aimed at improving student outcomesRocky D. BullThu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Launches New Program to Prepare Tampa Bay Region’s Science TeachersDozens of area teachers will receive professional development and mentorship aimed at improving student outcomesаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-launches-new-program-to-prepare-tampa-bay-science-teachers.aspxCollege of Education/news/2018/usf-appoints-new-college-education-dean.aspxRobert Knoeppel joins аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢from Clemson University.Rocky D. BullWed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Appoints New College of Education DeanRobert Knoeppel joins аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢from Clemson University.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-appoints-new-college-education-dean.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education/news/2018/new-tool-helps-prevent-behavioral-mental-health-problems-escalating.aspxEducators across the country are implementing an update to a USF-developed comprehensive system that allows teachers to better identify students at risk of turning violent.Tina MeketaThu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 New Tool Helps Prevent Behavioral and Mental Health Problems from Escalating in SchoolEducators across the country are implementing an update to a USF-developed comprehensive system that allows teachers to better identify students at risk of turning violent.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/new-tool-helps-prevent-behavioral-mental-health-problems-escalating.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education