Wellness Institute Faculty

Crown gift to establish unique wellness research institute at CU 麻豆影院

April 30, 2019

CU 麻豆影院 is establishing a new research institute committed to building a world in which health and wellness are valued, promoted and protected for all children and youth. The five founding faculty members of the Ren茅e Crown Wellness Institute, established by philanthropist Patricia Crown, include: Professors Sona Dimidjian, Erik Willcutt and Yuko Munakata from arts and sciences, and Professor Ben Kirshner and Dean Kathy Schultz from education.

Valeria Praga-Rodr铆guez

Meet Valeria Praga-Rodr铆guez, an inspiration to teachers, students and her family

April 29, 2019

It can be hard to see the distinctions between the many lives that Valeria Praga-Rodr铆guez lives as an educator, mother, advocate and learner. She is also setting a positive example for daughters, students and the countless educators she works with at Denver Public Schools.

CU teach Class

Generous gift supports and invests in education and more

April 25, 2019

Thanks to the generosity of CU 麻豆影院 supporters Suzanne and Dave Hoover, the School of Education is well on its way to getting a new home featuring state-of-the-art learning labs and dynamic collaborative spaces. The Hoovers are donating $2.5 million toward a renovation project that will help the school transform space in its future new home to reflect its mission of excellence and innovation in education.

Estelle Silk at the Build a Better Book showcase

Envisioning an inclusive future

April 24, 2019

Build a Better Book intern Estelle Silk, a sophomore and student ambassador for the CU 麻豆影院 School of Education, learned about the importance of inclusivity in teaching and the importance of learning to teach in new ways through the program. 鈥淚 thought it was really cool because I鈥檇 never considered 3D picture books before," Silk said. "It's different from normal braille so it gets kids interested. Adults who go blind also find it really interactive.鈥

STEM literacy showcase

Learning by design: STEM infographics help students, teachers cultivate scientific inquiry

April 23, 2019

Through the STEM Literacy through Infographics project, students often take on the role of a science journalist, and they are invited to embark on scientific research and author infographics about STEM 鈥 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 鈥 topics that personally interest them.

Manuela at Ed Talks

Ed Talks on May 2 to explore trauma, bilingualism, kindergarten, assessment and more

April 17, 2019

Join the CU 麻豆影院 School of Education on Thursday, May 2 at 麻豆影院's Dairy Arts Center for the thought-provoking series, Ed Talks. Inspired by TED Talks, Ed Talks are not-to-be-missed short, engaging presentations exploring topics like What Reality TV Taught Me about Everyday Assessment, Trauma as Peril and Potential in Schools, and more.

Denver teachers strike

How to address distrust to create lasting change in education

March 27, 2019

Dean Kathy Schultz has an explanation for the tensions behind recent teacher strikes and throughout education: distrust. Schultz has authored a new book called Distrust and Educational Change that draws on her experiences and makes the case that distrust is rarely talked about head-on but still capable of stifling even well-meaning attempts at change.

AERA Toronto

Your CU 麻豆影院 Guide to AERA 2019

March 19, 2019

We are looking forward to the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting from Friday, April 5 鈥 Tuesday, April 9 in Toronto. Please use the following schedule to connect with and support colleagues at AERA. Also, don't forget to join alumni and friends for the AERA Colorado Reception on April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Fleming exterior

An Expanded Opportunity for the School of Education

March 19, 2019

Exciting news 鈥 the School of Education will be relocating to a new, remodeled campus home in May 2020! What is currently known as the Fleming Building is undergoing renovations to create beautiful, collaborative spaces that will house all our students, faculty, staff and research centers over the course of...

Best should teach award Susan Jurow

Who is your most inspiring CU 麻豆影院 educator? A campus-wide call for 2019 Best Should Teach nominations

March 15, 2019

The campus is calling on students to answer one question: who is your most inspiring educator at CU 麻豆影院? Each fall, the Best Should Teach Awards honor CU 麻豆影院 faculty, graduate teachers, and K-12 teachers. Nominate an inspiring professor by April 15.

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