College of Education News
UF College of Education reclaims ranking as best in nation
Gainesville, Fla. – The College of Education at the University of Florida reclaimed its place as the nation’s best...
University of Florida Initiative Seeks Solutions to Critical Challenges Affecting Society
The University of Florida is spearheading the search for solutions to society’s most ever-present challenges through its latest initiative.
Students honored for outstanding scholarship and superior accomplishment
The College of Education recently hosted its 16th annual Recognition Dinner, honoring those who have contributed to the success of this past year. Although there are many accomplishments from our students that are a great source of pride, three graduate and three undergraduate students have been identified after a rigorous selection process for their superior accomplishments during this academic year: Charlotte Bolch, Emilie Lenes, Jiahui Wang, Adrianna Escobales, Ellie Chenoweth and Paige Fitzpatrick.
Novelist’s $3M gift could mean happy ending for struggling readers
Best-selling author James Patterson’s generous donation backs COE’s ‘Literacy Challenge’ to aid Florida’s youngest readers
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Six students honored for outstanding scholarship and professional work
The college bestowed the awards on April 21 at its annual recognition dinner, when COE alumni, donors, faculty and other supporters are invited to campus to hear updates about the college and honor the academic year’s high-achieving EduGators.
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Inspiring the next generation of Gators
A caravan of 30 fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls a part of Girlfriends of Pinellas County travelled to the University of Florida College of Education eager to experience a day in the life of a Florida Gator.
AERA recognizes multidisciplinary team with Best Paper Award
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) presented the Best Paper Award in the special interest group category of “Computer and Internet Applications in Education” to a multidisciplinary team of faculty and graduate students.
Students Honored at 2019 Recognition Dinner
The College of Education recently hosted it’s 17th annual Recognition Dinner, honoring those who have contributed to the success of this past year.
UF Professors Receive $956,733 To Pilot Cryptography-Focused Elementary-Level Curriculum
Cryptography has been used for thousands of years to conceal covert messages, but researchers believe it may serve another purpose — to help children become successful readers and writers.
College of Education professor appointed to UF Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Elizabeth “Buffy” Bondy, professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, was recently appointed to serve on the esteemed University of Florida Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars — an advisory group dedicated to enhancing the policies that maintain the university’s high-quality of academic excellence.
Nancy Dana Named Finalist for Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching
The University of Florida College of Education is proud to announce Nancy Fichtman Dana, professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, is one of the three finalists for the 2020 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.
Alumni Accolades
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Awards
Ritzhaupt named editor of FJER
Albert Ritzhaupt, UF assistant professor in educational technology, has been named editor of the Florida Journal of Educational Research, the official publication of the Florida Educational Research Association. Ritzhaupt joined the College of Education faculty last...
PKY’s Santiago named state’s top Spanish Teacher
Grisell Santiago, head of P.K. Yonge’s Spanish department, was named 2011-12 Teacher of the Year by the Florida chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Award winners are selected based on rapport with students, student achievement,...
Ed tech scholar named to EU panel on lifelong learning
Catherine Cavanaugh, UF associate professor of education technology, has been named to the International Advisory Panel for the European Union's Lifelong Learning Programme multi-year project examining innovative ICT-enhanced learning...
’08 PhD graduate wins Initial Research Award
Todd Haydon, a 2008 UF doctoral graduate in special education, is one of two recipients of the second annual Ted Carr Initial Research Award, presented by the international Association for Positive Behavior Support. Haydon is an assistant professor in the School of...
Workforce council recognizes UF-Teach math-science program
GAINESVILLE, Fla.---UF-Teach, an innovative teacher-preparation program that recruits some of the University of Florida’s top science and mathematics majors into the teaching profession, recently received STEMflorida’s Best Practices Award for excellence and...
School psychology doctoral candidate wins AASP scholarship
The American Academy of School Psychology has selected Carmelo Callueng, a UF doctoral candidate in school psychology, to receive its Hyman-Lambert Memorial Scholarship. The AASP awards the $1,000 scholarship annually to two to four deserving doctoral students in the...
COE In the News
FLDOE: STEM education/STEM-TIPS Center
Florida Department of Education 10-15-12 STEM education/STEM-TIPS Center The Florida Department of Education posted a press release about its awarding of a $2 million grant to the University of Florida’s College of Education. The grant will fund the creation of a...
GAINESVILLE SUN, INDEPENDENT FLORIDA ALLIGATOR: CEDAR Center
Gainesville Sun, Independent Florida Alligator, WUFT-FM Radio, Sunshine State News, Education Week, American Institutes for Research, SiloBreaker.com 10-1-12 CEDAR Center The Gainesville Sun, along with the Independent Florida Alligator, WUFT-FM Radio, Sunshine State...
GAINESVILLE SUN: Kids Count
Gainesville Sun 9-3-12 Kids Count The Gainesville Sun published an article about the re-opening of the Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County’s Rotary Campus & Mentor Center, which houses the Kids Count program, the America Reads literacy tutoring program through...
WUFT-FM: Dorene Ross
WUFT-FM Radio 8-15-12 Dorene Ross (teacher education) A local radio station, WUFT, aired a news report with an interview of Professor Dorene Ross offering back-to-school tips for parents of young schoolchildren. The coverage resulted from a COE media advisory.
INDEPENDENT FLORIDA ALLIGATOR: Suzanne Colvin
Independent Florida Alligator 7-12-12 Suzanne Colvin (School of Teaching and Learning) A story in the Independent Florida Alligator reported the College of Education’s launch of a new cutting-edge classroom in hopes of bringing education into the 21st century.
FLORIDA TODAY: James McLeskey
Florida Today (Cocoa) 7-6-12 James McLeskey (special education) Florida Today daily newspaper for the Cocoa area quoted McLeskey in a story on the Florida Education Department’s inclusion of disabled students and English Language Learners in their statewide school...
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Faculty Laurels
Eight education majors named ‘Anderson scholars’
Eight College of Education undergraduates have received a prestigious campus-wide award for academic achievement, and an education faculty member was recognized for his mentorship of several of the honored students. The College of Education student recipients are...
UF education researchers recognized at state research conference
Several University of Florida education researchers were honored at this year’s Florida Educational Research Association annual meeting, hosted last month by the College of Education at UF’s Hilton Conference Center Hotel. Walter Leite, an associate professor of...
UF education, dentistry schools team up to sharpen dental faculty’s teaching skills
For years, University of Florida education scholar Linda Behar-Horenstein has dreamed of helping UF dental faculty sharpen their teaching skills and chairside manner as they perform precise dental procedures on their patients. Behar-Horenstein, who has been teaching...
Math ed professor nominated for Spirit of Gainesville Award
Tim Jacobbe, a math education professor at UF’s College of Education, and his wife, Elizabeth, were nominees for The Gainesville Sun’s 2012 Spirit of Gainesville Awards. The awards were announced on Nov. 28. Now in its second year, the Spirit of Gainesville Awards...
PDK recognizes UF professor as ‘International Emerging Leader’
Crystal Timmons, UF clinical assistant professor in education, was named one of 22 “International Emerging Leaders” by Phi Delta Kappa International. Every year, Phi Delta Kappa International, an association for professional educators, recognizes leading educators...
New Fien Professor finding ways to reduce disruptive classroom behavior
Disruptive, anti-social behavior in the classroom—such as openly defying the teacher’s instructions or bullying a classmate—has been a major concern of school systems for years. Studies show the single most common request for assistance from teachers is related to...
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Press Releases
Orlando Sentinel: 40 fellows selected for teacher-leader program
Teachers tapped to help boost classroom performance Orlando Sentinel Feb. 29, 2016 A group of 40 educators were selected for a new UF College of Education leadership program to improve their classroom skills and student learning. The Florida Teacher Leader Fellowship...
School names corridor after former principal to honor daughter’s gift
Leslie Eggert Scales-Holloway (BAE '68) was visibly moved as she reflected on her late father’s role as the beloved principal at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School from 1947 to 1952. “He strongly believed in the connection between school and community,” she said...
Early learning ‘action network’ taps Lastinger Center specialist for national fellowship
Valerie Mendez-Fariñas of the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning didn’t have to think twice about joining a vibrant national movement over the next three years to improve early learning opportunities and resources for our youngest children....
EduGator Talk on standardized testing coming to Tampa March 8
Join the UF College of Education and Tampa Gator Club to connect with fellow Gators and gain insight into one of the most hotly debated topics in public education: standardized testing. In addition to hors d’oeuvres and genuine camaraderie, 30 minutes of the evening...
40 educators chosen for UF’s new leadership network
The College of Education named 40 public school educators to a new program to develop leadership skills and share their expertise with teachers across Florida.
UF Literacy Initiative hosts crossword puzzle tourney March 12
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