April 7, 2021 Have Children Lost an Entire Year of Schooling and Social Development? It Depends, UArizona Experts Say The pandemic has upended education, social development and progress for children across the country. Experts in the College of Education offer advice for parents.
March 2, 2021 Here's What to Expect From All-Virtual Tucson Festival of Books The online format promises just as much interaction with authors, just as many engaging children's activities and, of course, plenty of opportunities to get your hands on your next favorite book.
Oct. 13, 2020 $3M Grant Establishes Program to Help Hispanic Students Prepare, Succeed in STEM The Department of Education grant strengthens university partnerships with Arizona high schools that have student bodies that are predominantly Hispanic or from low-income households.
Sept. 15, 2020 UArizona Receives $4M in Federal Grants to Support Underrepresented Students The three grants from the U.S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs will help first-generation students, students from low-income households and students with disabilities pursue STEM majors, earn bachelor's degrees and become teachers.
April 30, 2020 College of Education Fellowship Will Support STEM Education Along Border The program will create field-trip sites in rural Cochise County to provide students with informal STEM-learning opportunities, and teachers will receive training and support to improve their leadership skills.
March 24, 2020 UArizona Expert Offers Tips for First-Time Home-School Teachers Rebecca Friesen in the College of Education says home schooling can be "a delightful experience" if parents can show children their own genuine enjoyment of learning.
Feb. 19, 2020 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Funds Education Research by UArizona, TUSD With the support of $650,000, the College of Education and Tucson Unified School District will research the impact of what is known as "asset-based dialogic teaching" on student outcomes.
Nov. 7, 2019 Federal Funding Targets Critical Need in Disability Education Nearly $2.5 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education will help the University of Arizona Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies address critical needs in disability education.
Nov. 2, 2019 Pathways to Teaching Program Launching in Tucson Pathways to Teaching is a new College of Education teacher preparation program that supports eligible Tucson-area residents in earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an ESL endorsement.
Aug. 28, 2019 Building a Bridge to STEM Degrees for Transfer Students The UA has received a $4.8 million grant from the NSF to provide scholarships and mentor support for Pima Community College students looking to complete STEM degrees at the UA.
