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At the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) held at the London Festival of Learning in London from June 23-27, the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) will appoint CU Â鶹ӰԺ School of Education Professor and Associate Dean for Research Joseph Polman as president.

Ofelia Schepers is a doctoral graduate in the Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity program and studied teacher stress in a rural school district that is culturally, linguistically and economically diverse. Read Schepers’ inspiring keynote speech to learn more about her journey here.

Tyler LeCroy found his passion for math and science education first at a community college and then through the Secondary Science Teacher Licensure program with the School of Education's CU Teach program. Read LeCroy's keynote speech to learn more about his journey here.

Congratulations to our recent graduates! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Macky Auditorium in May. We are so proud of all our minors program, teacher licensure and graduate degree recipients. View and download photos here.

To her dismay, Mónica González Ybarra faced resistance and questioning about her readiness for college when she was a high school student. Now, González Ybarra incorporates her experiences and Latinx youth voices into her community work and research.

To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week this year, our Undergraduate Student Ambassadors Anisah Spahn and Hannah Rieder interviewed CU Â鶹ӰԺ professors to learn what inspires them, what advice they'd give to new teachers, and what they like about living in Colorado.

Brenda Ortiz Torres has always wanted to change the world, and in finding her path to becoming a teacher, she believes she and her students can truly "be the change." Working with students is the reasons she is so hopeful for the future.

Known for his thoughtful insights and engaging lessons, Tyler LeCroy found his love for math and science when he started community college and then transferred to CU Â鶹ӰԺ, soon driving a passion for education.

With steady dedication to her studies and to her 6-year-old son, Alita Smith shows strength in every endeavor of hers. After two decades in the hospitality industry, Smith took the leap to pursue her lifelong dream of being an educator.

My name is Davis and I’m from Frisco, Colorado. I’m currently majoring in International Affairs and completing the licensure program in secondary social studies. This coming May, I will be graduating from the University and will be student teaching at Fox Ridge Middle School this coming fall. My journey to...