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Awards and Recognition<\/h1>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.
\nLearn more about our No. 1 U.S. News ranking<\/a><\/p>\n

2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The UF College of Education reclaims the No. 1 spot for online graduate education degree programs.
\nLearn more about the U.S. News ranking<\/a><\/p>\n

2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The UF College of Education remains a leader in online education tied for the No. 2 spot nationally.
\nLearn more about the U.S. News & World Report ranking<\/a><\/p>\n

2017<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.
\nLearn more about making the program America’s best<\/a><\/p>\n

2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ranked the best online education graduate programs in the nation (#1 tie) by U.S. News & World Report.
\nLearn more about the college’s number one ranking<\/a><\/p>\n

2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ranked one of the best online education graduate programs in the nation (#18) by US News & World Report.
\nU.S. News ranks college’s online ed program 1st in state, 18th in nation<\/a><\/p>\n

2012<\/h2>\n
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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.\u00a0Virginia 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\u2019 hearts were discussed with education experts.\u00a0To view a 45-minute clip from NBC about one session at the Teacher Town Hall,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2) TLSI Professor-in-Residence, Dr. Crystal Timmons, recognized as \u201cInternational Emerging Leader\u201d\u00a0by Phi Delta Kappa International.<\/p>\n

Click here for the full UF story<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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2011<\/h2>\n

Distinguished Program in Teacher Education, awarded by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).\u00a0This 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.<\/p>\n

Click here to visit the ATE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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2010<\/h2>\n

U.S. Department of Education Investing in Innovation (i3) grant ($6,400,000).\u00a0This 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.<\/p>\n

To read more about it on the Lastinger Center for Learning website, please\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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To submit a news story, local recognition or award related to the TLSI program, please click here to\u00a0email Dr. Magdalena Castaneda<\/a>, faculty coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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