Awards and Recognition
With research-backed curriculum development and passionate educators who are preeminent in their fields, online students get access to the best resources for becoming future leaders. Read more about previous awards and recognition below.
2023
Leading the nation for eight years and setting the standard for online education, our momentum continues to grow by working together to push the boundaries of teaching and learning.
Learn more about our No. 1 U.S. News ranking
2019
The UF College of Education reclaims the No. 1 spot for online graduate education degree programs.
Learn more about the U.S. News ranking
2018
The UF College of Education remains a leader in online education tied for the No. 2 spot nationally.
Learn more about the U.S. News & World Report ranking
2017
The College of Education at the University of Florida repeats No. 1 ranking in online graduate education degree program from U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more about making the program America’s best
2016
Ranked the best online education graduate programs in the nation (#1 tie) by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more about the college’s number one ranking
2013
Ranked one of the best online education graduate programs in the nation (#18) by US News & World Report.
U.S. News ranks college’s online ed program 1st in state, 18th in nation
2012
1) Two TLSI teachers (one graduate and one current student) were selected to attend the NBC Teacher Town Hall in New York City, September 2012. Virginia Blackburn, TLSI graduate from Immokalee, and Sherif Watson, TLSI student from Miami, represented us well at this highly visible national meeting where issues near and dear to teachers’ hearts were discussed with education experts. To view a 45-minute clip from NBC about one session at the Teacher Town Hall, click here.
2) TLSI Professor-in-Residence, Dr. Crystal Timmons, recognized as “International Emerging Leader” by Phi Delta Kappa International.
2011
Distinguished Program in Teacher Education, awarded by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). This award is given annually to one teacher education program in the country. Our award was significant because it was the first time that this award went to a program focused on practicing teachers, rather than initial teacher preparation.
2010
U.S. Department of Education Investing in Innovation (i3) grant ($6,400,000). This comprehensive and highly visible national grant focuses on a variety of initiatives aimed at improving teacher quality. Based in Miami-Dade County, the i3 grant includes tuition for 100 teachers to participate in the TLSI program and provides stipends for teachers to engage in inquiry within professional learning communities at their schools. With support from researchers at SRI International, the grant also includes a rigorous research study using experimental design to measure changes in teacher practice and student outcomes, as a result of participation in grant activities, and compared to a matched control group.
To read more about it on the Lastinger Center for Learning website, please click here.
To submit a news story, local recognition or award related to the TLSI program, please click here to email Dr. Magdalena Castaneda, faculty coordinator.