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Tackling the rural teacher shortage in Colorado and beyondAs a new school year approaches, Brittni Laura Hernandez cannot wait to get into the classroom. Born and raised in Greeley in northeast Colorado, it has always been her end game to teach in

With poetry, self-reflection, dialogue and community-building, more than 130 educators from 15 school districts gathered at �鶹ӰԺ’s Casey Middle School for the state’s first LGBTQ-Inclusive Educational Practices Institute over the summer.

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.

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.

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 �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.

Join the CU �鶹ӰԺ School of Education on Tuesday, May 22 for Ed Talks at the Dairy Arts Center. Open to and aimed at the public, these short and engaging talks will be led by CU �鶹ӰԺ education professors who will explore topics such as teacher walkouts, hate speech on college campuses, distrust in education, and more.

A new $2.8 million federal grant will fund a five-year Science Teachers Learning from Lesson Analysis project, or STeLLA CO2, in a unique partnership between CU �鶹ӰԺ, UCCS, UNC and BSCS Science Learning — an independent nonprofit dedicated to research-driven innovation in science education.

The campus is calling on students to answer one question: who are your most inspiring educators at CU �鶹ӰԺ? Nominations for the 2018 Best Should Teach faculty awards are due Monday, April 23.