College of Education News
University of Florida’s College of Education to expand undergraduate research and transform math learning statewide
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=21054
UF team seeks to double math learning through AI
The ALTER-Math team aims to double math learning progress for middle school students by developing AI-powered teachable agents using large language models (LLMs) through UF’s HiPerGator 3.0.
Bojan Lazarevic and Timothy Vetere awarded 2022 COE Teacher and Mentor of the Year
Bojan Lazarevic and Timothy Vetere, clinical assistant professors in the School of Teaching and Learning, have been selected as the 2022 College of Education Undergraduate Teacher of the Year and Mentor of the Year, respectively.
From Gainesville to Global — EduGator Alumna receives UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development
“Haiti can serve as an example of how teaching can be transformed by putting teachers at the center.”
Featured News
UF’s CEEDAR Center secures additional $17.5 million for nationwide effort
With a decade of marked success, this UF-led effort has received an additional $17.5 million to support technical assistance efforts through 2027. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs has already invested $46.5 million in the CEEDAR Center to improve teaching and school leadership for students with disabilities in states across the nation.
Taryrn Brown awarded 2021 COE Teacher of the Year
Undergraduate Teacher of the Year is awarded to faculty who excel in the classroom. Brown feels that despite the transition to emergency remote learning in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, she was able to cultivate connections with her students and foster a transformative academic experience.
UF researcher earns inaugural Egon G. Guba Award for Outstanding Contributions to Qualitative Research
Kakali Bhattacharya, professor of research evaluation and methodologies, has received the inaugural Egon G. Guba Award for Outstanding Contributions to Qualitative Research from the American Educational Research Association’s Qualitative Research Special Interest Group.
UF College of Education Demonstrates Consistent Leadership in U.S. News Rankings
The College of Education at the University of Florida ranks No. 14 among public education colleges, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report annual survey of America’s Best Graduate Education Schools.
Latest Posts
Christopher Thomas deciphers education law on the Chalk and Gavel Podcast
Assistant professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Christopher Thomas, Ph.D., shares his passion for the intersection of the law and education as co-host of Chalk and Gavel podcast.
Parker Van Hart selected for national entrepreneurship and policy fellowship
UF doctoral student Parker Van Hart received the 2023 Entrepreneurship Policy Fellowship from the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management.
University of Florida’s College of Education to expand undergraduate research and transform math learning statewide
With support from University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s strategic funding initiative, two projects are taking shape in the College of Education: one to accelerate undergraduate research and another to transform mathematics education in Florida.
Takeshia Pierre Awarded CADRE STEM Fellowship
UF Graduate Research Assistant, Takeshia Pierre, is one of the 15 nationwide recipients of the highly regarded STEM Fellowship from the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE).
SEC Mathematics Teacher Summit Hosted at the College of Education
Driven by the goal of increasing the number of mathematics teachers nationwide, mathematics education faculty from across the SEC held their second annual in-person summit at the University of Florida College of Education.
Students Honored at Scholarship and Awards Dinner
Donors and supporters of the college gathered to recognize the determination of our 2023 scholarship and award recipients.
Alumni Accolades
Special ed. alumni cited for early research success
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=14824
UF doctoral student leads Florida elementary school with nation’s top-rated STEM program
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=14639
NSF fellowship is just the latest achievement for UFTeach alum Xavier Monroe
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13855
’72 grad Renee Tipton Clift honored as 2015 UF Distinguished Alumna
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13800
Social studies ed. graduate named district’s top teacher
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13120
Benedict joins growing list of special ed. students to win prestigious CEC research award
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=12836
Alumni Accolades
Young Alum honoree named to state education post
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=11882
Alumna’s calendar photo inspires others with Parkinson’s disease
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=11738
Higher Ed alum heads elite university program for veterans
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=11603
ESOL ed alumnus named ‘Top 40 Innovator’ in digital education
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=11490
UF higher ed alum named to Florida university system post
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=11195
Education Leadership grad leaves UF campus a friendlier place for Asian Pacific Islanders
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=10690
Awards
Seven Students Honored for Outstanding Scholarship
We have much to celebrate about the past year, but know there is much work to do aligned with our efforts to strengthen our society. Where education and reliance meet is where you will find EduGators. With students like these, we know that we are up to the task.
Congratulations to each of these scholars and thank you to all those who support them.
College of Education staff receives J. Michael Rollo Diversity Impact Award
The College of Education congratulates Dr. Maria Leite, coordinator of College Assessment and Diversity Initiatives, who was recently awarded the esteemed University of Florida J. Michael Rollo Diversity Impact Award. This award recognizes a UF staff member who exemplifies the values of diversity and inclusive excellence by actively contributing to and supporting multiple communities across campus.
UF College of Education rises to No. 12 among America’s best public graduate education schools
The College of Education at the University of Florida continues to rise as a leader among the nation’s top graduate colleges of education climbing to No. 12 among public education colleges, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report annual survey of America’s Best Graduate Education Schools, released Tuesday (March 17, 2020).
College of Education awarded an A+ ranking from the National Council on Teacher Quality
The University of Florida College of Education was recently given an A+ ranking from the National Council on Teacher Quality for our Unified Elementary ProTeach Program.
The UF College of Education remains a leader in online education
The UF College of Education has been ranked No. 1 or 2 by U.S. News & World Report for the past five years.
FERA honors Ritzhaupt and Kim
Two University of Florida faculty were recently honored at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association.
COE In the News
Florida Alligator: Best-selling authors talk philanthropy, passion
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1487
Gainesville Sun: Disciplined students become experts in school community
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1483
University of Florida opens office in UM’s backyard
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1432
The Alligator: Despite DeVos confirmation, UF education students hopeful
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1429
The Alligator: UF education students petition Rubio to oppose DeVos
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1422
Newspapers: US News Ranks UF’s College of Education Online No. 1
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1403
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Faculty Laurels
Educational technology professor awarded NSF grant to foster inclusive computer science education
The National Science Foundation has awarded $299,624 to Maya Israel, associate professor of educational technology, and a team of computer science education leaders to explore ways to expand inclusion in CS education for students with disabilities.
Team led by higher education professor receives NSF grant to improve access and success in Information Technology programs
The Institute of Higher Education (IHE) at the University of Florida received $600,000 from the National Science Foundation to enhance access and success among underrepresented students in community college Information Technology (IT) programs.
Mary Brownell named UF Distinguished Professor
Mary Brownell, professor of Special Education and director of the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR) Center, was named a University of Florida Distinguished Professor.
UF professor recognized with Mary Frances Early College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award
Kakali Bhattacharya, professor in the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education, was recently recognized with the University of Georgia Mary Frances Early College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award.
Endowed professor creates online literacy curriculum for eighth grade students
Preparing students in online literacy education and practice is becoming increasingly important as children grow up in an overwhelmingly digital world. Angela Kohnen, the most recent recipient of the B.O. Smith Professorship, hopes to create a comprehensive curriculum to ensure our students are prepared for their futures in an inevitably online world.
Endowed Professor Strives to Improve Literacy Education
For more than 22 years, Professor Zhihui Fang has been impacting students at the University of Florida. With his recent endowment of the Irving and Rose Fien Professorship, he hopes to use his research to transform the way teachers approach reading and writing in content area subjects, a common struggle for many K-12 educators.
Featured News
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
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.
Giving
UF gift from novelist James Patterson creates 8 scholarships in elementary education
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=11145
Gift honors long College-PKY lab school partnership
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9262
Memory of brothers killed in car crash lives on with mother’s gift to UF
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9122
Couple adds to $2 million gift to make up for losses during recession
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=4592
Headlines
UF center partners with states’ school system chiefs to boost teaching of students with disabilities
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=14020
Paul Sindelar joins select group as UF Distinguished Professor
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13987
5 more states join UF’s $25M effort to improve teaching of students with disabilities
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13953
Conroy named as first Zucker Professor in Early Childhood Studies
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13944
UF awarded $2.7M for new center aiming to transform elementary teacher preparation
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13623
Job prospects look brighter for minority pre-service teachers after FFMT symposium
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=13857
Insider News
UF teacher inquiry ‘ambassadors’ create buzz in Netherlands, Belgium
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=10348
Nov. 14 event celebrates education around the world
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=10007
Easing children’s anxiety before first day of school
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9843
Success tips for new college students–and their parents
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9804
UF ranks 6th in U.S. among public online teacher education programs
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9583
Incentive grants support promising studies likely to draw additional funding
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9596
News and Notes
Novelist’s $3M gift for literacy initiatives kick-starts college’s capital campaign
James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author, has donated $3 million to support the college’s transformative literacy initiatives aimed at doubling the number of students in Florida who can read proficiently.
Norman Hall Rehabilitation
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=2033
He will be missed: Professor Emeritus John Newell dies at 91
John Michael Newell, Ph.D., 91, a professor emeritus of educational psychology and a 30-year member of the graduate faculty at the UF College of Education, passed away Sunday, June 11, in Gainesville. He was a longtime instructor in the Department of Foundations of Education and served as acting director of the unit for two years in 1981-1983.
World’s largest education research group honors UF grad school dean
Henry “Hank” Frierson, associate vice president and dean of the Graduate School at the University of Florida with a faculty appointment at the College of Education, has received the Presidential Citation from the American Educational Research Association.
UF hosting leadership summit for Florida educators June 13-16
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1715
Can a ‘nudge’ prompt ex-students to re-enroll to earn a college degree?
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1692
P.K. Yonge
PKY high-schoolers in China visiting UF partner schools
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=10654
PKY-COE host gathering to map out transformation of middle school science education
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=10542
PKY lab school students score in Top 5 on statewide FCAT, end-of-course exams
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9765
Roaring Riptide robotics team makes big splash in FIRST season
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9480
P.K. Yonge erects new elementary building in bid to become ‘technological powerhouse’
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9394
Performing Arts students to stage ‘Spelling Bee’ musical comedy at annual spring show
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=9157
Press Releases
UF Researchers Earn Grant to Teach Middle Schoolers About Shark Teeth Using AI
With the goal of recruiting more students to STEM and computer science careers, a cross-University team will partner with the Calvert Marine Museum in Maryland on a three-year, $1.3 million project funded by the National Science Foundation to teach Florida middle school teachers and students how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify fossil shark teeth.
Brian K. Marchman Named Next Director of P.K. Yonge
The College of Education at the University of Florida has appointed Brian K. Marchman, Ph.D. as the next director of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. Lynda F. Hayes will remain on as the school’s director during the leadership transition.
College of Education alumna named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year
Sarah Ann Painter (M.Ed.’12) was recognized as the 2022 Teacher of the year by the Florida Department of Education.
$200 Million for Florida Literacy Initiative
House Bill 3 establishes the New Worlds Reading Initiative, a statewide book delivery and family-engagement program, to be administered by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning.
UF faculty named Irving and Rose Fien Endowed Professors
UF faculty John Kranzler, Holly Lane and Walter Leite have been appointed to the esteemed Irving and Rose Fien Endowed Professorship.
Remembering Catherine Emihovich
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=20574
Research News
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.
Exceptional Children honors two COE faculty for impactful contributions
Patricia Snyder, director of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, and Nicholas Gage, assistant professor of special education, were awarded Reviewer of the Year by Exceptional Children, the nation’s most respected scholarly journal in special education.
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.
Endowed professor raises the bar on teaching English language learners
Bilingual Ed. scholar Maria Coady fills a prestigious endowed Fien professorship that allows her to expand her landmark multilingual studies aimed at helping at-risk English language learners at rural high-poverty schools.
Higher Ed assistant professor gets UF excellence award
UF has honored Justin Ortagus, a faculty researcher in Higher Ed Administration and Policy, with its 2018 Excellence Award for Assistant Professors. He also is the new director of the UF Institute of HIgher Education.
Acclaimed study adds new dimension to college chemistry instruction
To 3D or not to 3D? College instructors in chemistry and other science disciplines are debating whether it’s best to use traditional, two-dimensional renderings of basic structures like organic molecules and crystals, or to adopt new technology that can render images of molecular structures in three dimensions.
Spotlights
SITE Program Awarded Innovation in Teacher Education by SRATE
The University of Florida Site-based Implementation of Teacher Education (SITE) program has been recognized as an outstanding teacher education program and was selected to receive the Innovation in Teacher Education Award by the Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE).
Study Abroad in the Republic of Ireland
As future educators, looking cross-culturally at different educational practices creates an enriching experience unlike any other. This summer, 2018, Fein Endowed Professor Maria Coady lead 22 UF College of Education study abroad students’ exploration of education in the Republic of Ireland.
Endowed professor raises the bar on teaching English language learners
Bilingual Ed. scholar Maria Coady fills a prestigious endowed Fien professorship that allows her to expand her landmark multilingual studies aimed at helping at-risk English language learners at rural high-poverty schools.
UF is feeder to leadership posts for LGBT counselor groups
Faculty member John Super and two students in UF’s nationally ranked Counselor Education program have been elected officers of the Florida Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (FALGBTIC).
Gov. Scott appoints UF Higher Ed doctoral student
Gov. Scott has appointed John D. Hooker II, a UF doctoral student in Higher Education Administration, to the Higher Education Facilities Financing Authority of Florida.
EduGators awarded editor posts at national journals
COE faculty scholars Albert Ritzhaupt and Cynthia Griffin have been awarded editorships of leading research journals in their respective disciplines. Alumna Melinda Leko (PhD ’08) also landed a editorship alongside Griffin, her former UF professor.
Student Laurels
PhD scholar designs community workshops to help preschoolers, English language learners
https://education.ufl.edu/etc/?p=1457
Counselor Ed. volunteers reflect on Orlando Pulse nightclub tragedy
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=16157
Nepali PhD candidate cited for promoting global engagement
Doctoral candidate Uttam Gaulee, a native of Nepal, has scaled some impressive peaks as he has pursued a doctorate in higher education administration at the UF College of Education.
Dissertation proposal on police in schools earns Noble UF fellowship
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=15560
UF Anderson Scholars program honors 17 ProTeach students–most ever!–plus 2 faculty mentors
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=15502
Leite and Collier win best paper award
https://education.ufl.edu/news/?p=14500