Education professor Luis Ponjuan, born in Havana, Cuba, was 3 years old in 1970 when he and his family fled their communist homeland, boarding a U.S. government plane on a "freedom flight" to Miami and the United States where they hoped to start a better life.
Ponjuan spoke only Spanish upon entering first grade in the rural town of Franklin, La., where his father worked in a sugarcane mill. Despite hardships, the better life would come.
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Some teachers—usually the best ones—just seem born to teach. Like they shot from the womb grasping a lesson plan in one tiny hand and an eraser and chalk in the other. And maybe a couple No. 2 pencils tucked between their tiny toes.
In the case of Alachua Elementary School teacher Kevin Berry, who was announced this week as the 2010 Outstanding Young Alumni Award winner by the University of Florida’s College of Education, this description actually is not too far from the truth.
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If Norman Hall is the home of the College of Education, then business office assistant Mike Carter is its devoted caretaker. He has been the guiding force and stabilizing influence in a sea of change that has occurred recently within the college and its historic academic building.
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GAINESVILLE, FL—College students who witness a threat of violence on their campus are more likely to report the incident if they feel connected to their school and trust campus police and administrators, according to a University of Florida study.
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In an article on the various forms of high school education teens can choose from today–charter schools, home-schooling, dual enrollment, etc.–Sevan Terzian pointed out that the original civics-instruction mission of high schools is not as prominent anymore due to heightened promotion of academic achievement.
Alumni, Faculty, Students ALUMNI Honors Alumnus Achievement: David Westling Outstanding Young Alumni: Kevin Berry FACULTY Honors Lifetime Achievement: W. Max Parker Graduate Teacher of the Year: Linda Behar-Horenstein STUDENT Honors Outstanding Graduate Research: Jennifer Drake Patrick Outstanding Graduate Leadership: Kali Davis Outstanding Graduate Professional Practice: Alexandria Harvey Phi Beta Kappa Induction: Andre Gutierrez, Kathryn Hermansen, […]
Leaders of the bipartisan effort to overhaul the controversial No Child Left Behind law have enlisted the aid of a University of Florida education professor to help them explore how technology can help advance school reform and improve student learning.
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The College of Education at the University of Florida has been granted full, continued accreditation of its educator preparation programs by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the nation’s primary accreditor of teacher-education programs.
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Since the early 2000s, UF’s College of Education has maintained a deep commitment to the core principle of “engaged scholarship”— innovative research and academic activities pursued specifically to make a meaningful difference in education and people’s lives. Engagement requires building connections with schools, families, school districts, community groups and government agencies to lead for change in a world where transformation in education and society is essential.
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Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, an expert in qualitative research at UF’s College of Education, has been named a University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) Professor for 2010-2013.
Luis Ponjuan: raising a voice against the ‘silent crisis' in education
Education professor Luis Ponjuan, born in Havana, Cuba, was 3 years old in 1970 when he and his family fled their communist homeland, boarding a U.S. government plane on a "freedom flight" to Miami and the United States where they hoped to start a better life.
Ponjuan spoke only Spanish upon entering first grade in the rural town of Franklin, La., where his father worked in a sugarcane mill. Despite hardships, the better life would come.
'Outstanding Young Alum' showed early promise as teacher
Posted May 27, 2010
Some teachers—usually the best ones—just seem born to teach. Like they shot from the womb grasping a lesson plan in one tiny hand and an eraser and chalk in the other. And maybe a couple No. 2 pencils tucked between their tiny toes.
In the case of Alachua Elementary School teacher Kevin Berry, who was announced this week as the 2010 Outstanding Young Alumni Award winner by the University of Florida’s College of Education, this description actually is not too far from the truth.
Business office assistant Mike Carter wins Superior Achievement Award
If Norman Hall is the home of the College of Education, then business office assistant Mike Carter is its devoted caretaker. He has been the guiding force and stabilizing influence in a sea of change that has occurred recently within the college and its historic academic building.
College students more likely to report campus threats if 'connected' to school—UF study
Posted June 7, 2010
GAINESVILLE, FL—College students who witness a threat of violence on their campus are more likely to report the incident if they feel connected to their school and trust campus police and administrators, according to a University of Florida study.
Daytona Beach News Journal: Sevan Terzian (social foundations of education)
In an article on the various forms of high school education teens can choose from today–charter schools, home-schooling, dual enrollment, etc.–Sevan Terzian pointed out that the original civics-instruction mission of high schools is not as prominent anymore due to heightened promotion of academic achievement.
College of Education 2010 Commencement Awards
Alumni, Faculty, Students ALUMNI Honors Alumnus Achievement: David Westling Outstanding Young Alumni: Kevin Berry FACULTY Honors Lifetime Achievement: W. Max Parker Graduate Teacher of the Year: Linda Behar-Horenstein STUDENT Honors Outstanding Graduate Research: Jennifer Drake Patrick Outstanding Graduate Leadership: Kali Davis Outstanding Graduate Professional Practice: Alexandria Harvey Phi Beta Kappa Induction: Andre Gutierrez, Kathryn Hermansen, […]
Education sec’y enlists UF professor to advise on NCLB overhaul
Posted May 19, 2010
Leaders of the bipartisan effort to overhaul the controversial No Child Left Behind law have enlisted the aid of a University of Florida education professor to help them explore how technology can help advance school reform and improve student learning.
College earns re-accreditation, with praise for high quality of faculty, students
Posted May 19, 2010
The College of Education at the University of Florida has been granted full, continued accreditation of its educator preparation programs by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the nation’s primary accreditor of teacher-education programs.
COE fetes 'engaged scholarship' efforts done for public good
Posted May 19, 2010
Since the early 2000s, UF’s College of Education has maintained a deep commitment to the core principle of “engaged scholarship”— innovative research and academic activities pursued specifically to make a meaningful difference in education and people’s lives. Engagement requires building connections with schools, families, school districts, community groups and government agencies to lead for change in a world where transformation in education and society is essential.
Qualitative researcher earns UFRF Professorship
Posted May 19, 2010
Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, an expert in qualitative research at UF’s College of Education, has been named a University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) Professor for 2010-2013.