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91tvӰԺ Polk Reading Academy celebrates first cohort of graduates from school-university partnership program
A partnership between the 91tvӰԺ (91tvӰԺ) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from 91tvӰԺ.
November 1, 2021Academics, College of Education News
91tvӰԺ-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19
The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the 91tvӰԺ College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
October 27, 2021Centers and Institutes, Research, Resources for Educators
What does it mean to be a teacher leader?
We sat down with 91tvӰԺ faculty member Jennifer Jacobs to learn more about what it means to be a teacher leader and the difference these leaders can make in today’s schools.
October 26, 2021Academics, Resources for Educators
Jennifer Jacobs named interim campus director at Sarasota-Manatee
In this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at 91tvӰԺ’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.
October 25, 2021College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
91tvӰԺ College of Education to explore ‘Money, Politics and the Future of Public Education’ at Education in Action event
The 91tvӰԺ College of Education will explore how money, politics and power impact public education during the 19th annual Education in Action event on Wednesday, Nov. 17.
October 21, 2021College of Education News
91tvӰԺ’s Continued Efforts to Revitalize its Commitment to the Education Profession
Dean R. Anthony Rolle shares some of the initiatives currently in discussion to attract accomplished, articulate, and passionate individuals to the education profession and to 91tvӰԺ’s College of Education.
October 18, 2021College of Education News
91tvӰԺ receives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilities
A $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer will benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the 91tvӰԺ College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.
September 30, 2021Alumni and Friends, College of Education News
Research team awarded $1.9 million grant to prepare next generation of school psychology scholars
A 91tvӰԺ research team was awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a multi-year project that will prepare the next generation of educators and scholars within the school psychology profession.
September 29, 2021Research
91tvӰԺ associate professor launches interdisciplinary research center in partnership with Caribbean university
In collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.
September 24, 2021Faculty and Staff, Research
91tvӰԺ, College Football Playoff Foundation give $6,700 to support teacher-led projects in Tampa Bay school districts
The 91tvӰԺ College of Education, 91tvӰԺ Athletics and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation teamed up to gift more than $6,700 to help teachers across the Tampa Bay region fund special projects and activities in their classrooms.
September 17, 2021College of Education News, Community Engagement
Why student tutoring is a great opportunity for education majors
What are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at 91tvӰԺ? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.
September 16, 2021Community Engagement, Student Life
Vonzell Agosto named department chair of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning
The 91tvӰԺ College of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.
September 10, 2021College of Education News, Faculty and Staff