/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:56:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2023/math-by-the-bay.aspxThe Math by the Bay Summit was held on September 19, 2023, in TECO Hall at the College of Education 91社区. Dr. Sarah Van Ingen Lauer and Dr. David Allsopp facilitated school district teams from Hillsborough, Sarasota, Pinellas, Hernando, Polk, and Manatee in a deep discussion related to the challenges and solutions of helping all students achieve in mathematics. District leaders showed appreciation for the time spent together sharing thoughts and ideas.David ScangaWed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF College of Education hosts Math by the Bay SummitThe Math by the Bay Summit was held on September 19, 2023, in TECO Hall at the College of Education 91社区. Dr. Sarah Van Ingen Lauer and Dr. David Allsopp facilitated school district teams from Hillsborough, Sarasota, Pinellas, Hernando, Polk, and Manatee in a deep discussion related to the challenges and solutions of helping all students achieve in mathematics. District leaders showed appreciation for the time spent together sharing thoughts and ideas.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/math-by-the-bay.aspxCenters and Institutes/education/blog/2023/state-and-district-teacher-of-the-year.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center hosted State and District Teachers of the Year for the program, 鈥淐elebrating Excellence: Professional Learning with 91社区 Teachers of the Year鈥�David ScangaWed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 The David C. Anchin Center hosted State and District Teachers of the Year for the program, 鈥淐elebrating Excellence: Professional Learning with 91社区 Teachers of the Year鈥�The David C. Anchin Center hosted State and District Teachers of the Year for the program, 鈥淐elebrating Excellence: Professional Learning with 91社区 Teachers of the Year鈥�COEDU Teco Room/education/blog/2023/state-and-district-teacher-of-the-year.aspxCenters and Institutes/education/blog/2023/apsi-2023-review.aspxThis past July, The 91社区 (USF) College of Education鈥檚 Anchin Center hosted its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI). The Anchin Center鈥檚 APSI is the third largest in the world, with participants joining from 32 states and 13 different countries, including Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, Myanmar, Panama, South Korea, and Turkey. This summer, they welcomed approximately 650 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers to campus for three consecutive weeks of collaborative professional learning.Rachel HattenFri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Advanced Placement Summer Institute 2023 RecapThis past July, The 91社区 (USF) College of Education鈥檚 Anchin Center hosted its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI). The Anchin Center鈥檚 APSI is the third largest in the world, with participants joining from 32 states and 13 different countries, including Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, Myanmar, Panama, South Korea, and Turkey. This summer, they welcomed approximately 650 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers to campus for three consecutive weeks of collaborative professional learning.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/apsi-2023-review.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center/education/blog/2023/experience-the-rise-caribbean-conference-if-you-missed-it.aspxThe RISE Caribbean Educational Research Conference was co-hosted last week from May 30 鈥� June 1, by the 91社区 and the University of the West Indies Cave Hill at the USF College of Education Tampa campus and the Patel Center for Global Solutions. Researchers from the Caribbean, across the U.S., as well as faculty from the USF College of Education presented on the topic of Building Solidarity Across Educational Communities: Cultivating Spaces Where Students Thrive.Communications and MarketingWed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Experience the RISE Caribbean Conference if you missed it!The RISE Caribbean Educational Research Conference was co-hosted last week from May 30 鈥� June 1, by the 91社区 and the University of the West Indies Cave Hill at the USF College of Education Tampa campus and the Patel Center for Global Solutions. Researchers from the Caribbean, across the U.S., as well as faculty from the USF College of Education presented on the topic of Building Solidarity Across Educational Communities: Cultivating Spaces Where Students Thrive.RISE Conference opening reception /education/blog/2023/experience-the-rise-caribbean-conference-if-you-missed-it.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchConferences/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxThe USF College of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.聽Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes David Scanga as new Director of the Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe USF College of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.聽David Scanga Headshot/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center/education/blog/2023/school-mental-health-collaborative-a-new-research-center.aspxThe School Mental Health Collaborative center located on the Tampa campus, utilizes a prevention approach with a resilience and well-being focus to address the student mental health crisis.Kathleen RogersFri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 The School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC), a new research center launches at the USF College of EducationThe School Mental Health Collaborative center located on the Tampa campus, utilizes a prevention approach with a resilience and well-being focus to address the student mental health crisis.Professor with student/education/blog/2023/school-mental-health-collaborative-a-new-research-center.aspxCenters and Institutes,ResearchMental Health,School Psychologyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/gus-stavrosThe 91社区 pays tribute to Gus Stavros who passed away recently. Mr. Stavros was a transformational leader who helped guide USF, particularly the College of Education through its period of tremendous growth and increase in stature, both in the community and throughout the country.External ArticleFri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 A Tribute to Gus StavrosThe 91社区 pays tribute to Gus Stavros who passed away recently. Mr. Stavros was a transformational leader who helped guide USF, particularly the College of Education through its period of tremendous growth and increase in stature, both in the community and throughout the country.Gus Stavros Portrait Photographhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/gus-stavrosAlumni and Friends,Centers and Institutes,Community EngagementGus A. Stavros Center/education/blog/2022/what-eye-tracking-research-tells-us-about-keeping-student-attention-in-the-classroom.aspxIn a recently published research brief for the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Professor David Rosengrant explores the use of eye trackers to study student attention and how educators can use the insights from this research to maintain interest in the classroom.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 What eye-tracking research tells us about keeping student attention in the classroomIn a recently published research brief for the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Professor David Rosengrant explores the use of eye trackers to study student attention and how educators can use the insights from this research to maintain interest in the classroom.Students with teacher in a classroom small group discussion/education/blog/2022/what-eye-tracking-research-tells-us-about-keeping-student-attention-in-the-classroom.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,STEM Education/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-peter-trakas-new-director-gus-a-stavros-center.aspxThe USF College of Education welcomes Peter Trakas, EdD, as the new director of the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education. In this role, Trakas will lead the Stavros Center in its mission of advancing the effective teaching and integration of economic education, free enterprise and financial literacy into K-20 curricula.Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 USF College of Education welcomes Peter Trakas as new director of Gus A. Stavros CenterThe USF College of Education welcomes Peter Trakas, EdD, as the new director of the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education. In this role, Trakas will lead the Stavros Center in its mission of advancing the effective teaching and integration of economic education, free enterprise and financial literacy into K-20 curricula.Peter Trakas headshot/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-peter-trakas-new-director-gus-a-stavros-center.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffGus A. Stavros Center/education/blog/2022/coca-cola-beverages-gift-stavros-center-sustainability-superheroes.aspxThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $40,000 gift from Coca-Cola Beverages 91社区 to support Sustainability Superheroes, a professional development program that provides 91社区 teachers with sustainability training, mentorship and resources.Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 Gift from Coca-Cola Beverages 91社区 supports USF Stavros Center鈥檚 鈥楽ustainability Superheroes鈥� initiativeThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $40,000 gift from Coca-Cola Beverages 91社区 to support Sustainability Superheroes, a professional development program that provides 91社区 teachers with sustainability training, mentorship and resources.Group photo at Stavros Center check presentation/education/blog/2022/coca-cola-beverages-gift-stavros-center-sustainability-superheroes.aspxCenters and InstitutesGiving,Gus A. Stavros Center/education/blog/state-farm-renews-gift-usf-stavros-center.aspxThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $20,000 gift from State Farm in support of the Center鈥檚 ongoing programming for K-12 teachers to help educate students in economics and financial literacy.Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 State Farm renews $20,000 gift to USF Stavros Center to fund economics education workshops for K-12 teachersThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $20,000 gift from State Farm in support of the Center鈥檚 ongoing programming for K-12 teachers to help educate students in economics and financial literacy.A plant growing out of a pile of coins on a table./education/blog/state-farm-renews-gift-usf-stavros-center.aspxCenters and InstitutesGiving,Gus A. Stavros Center,Professional Development/education/blog/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxAs the world鈥檚 largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF鈥檚 AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF鈥檚 Tampa campus.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Registration now open for USF鈥檚 2022 sessions of AP Summer InstituteAs the world鈥檚 largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF鈥檚 AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF鈥檚 Tampa campus.USF Tampa campus entrance/education/blog/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/blog/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxUSF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board鈥檚 Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF to host Pre-AP Summer Institute for teachers in summer 2022USF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board鈥檚 Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.USF Tampa campus aerial view/education/blog/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/blog/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center鈥檚 professional development activities.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center to host 鈥�5K for K-12鈥� event for educators in March 2022The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center鈥檚 professional development activities.5k for K12 event artwork/education/blog/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Center,Events/education/blog/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxThe Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Kids with a teacher in a classroom disinfecting a table/education/blog/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).External ArticleMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Patriann Smith photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere./news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,International,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2021/stavros-center-receives-state-farm-grant-2021.aspxTo date, State Farm has provided more than $200,000 in financial support to the Stavros Center.USF College of EducationWed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Stavros Center receives $20,000 grant from State Farm to continue support of economics education workshops for K-12 teachersTo date, State Farm has provided more than $200,000 in financial support to the Stavros Center.Jar of money with plants growing out of it, on top of a stack of books/education/blog/2021/stavros-center-receives-state-farm-grant-2021.aspxCenters and InstitutesAwards and Honors,Gus A. Stavros Center/education/about-us/news/2020/dana-thompson-dorsey-anchin-director.aspxIn this role, Dr. Thompson Dorsey will advance the Anchin Center鈥檚 mission of collaborating with teachers, school leaders, districts and other educators to improve the quality of education for students and transforming the teaching profession to attract, retain and develop quality, culturally responsive educators.External ArticleWed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 USF College of Education welcomes Dana Thompson Dorsey as new endowed chair and director of David C. Anchin CenterIn this role, Dr. Thompson Dorsey will advance the Anchin Center鈥檚 mission of collaborating with teachers, school leaders, districts and other educators to improve the quality of education for students and transforming the teaching profession to attract, retain and develop quality, culturally responsive educators.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/education/about-us/news/2020/dana-thompson-dorsey-anchin-director.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-reimagining-education-conference.aspxCreated in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conference will discuss the urgency the education sector faces in developing enduring, transformative changes for how education is provided to diverse populations in 91社区 schools. The online conference will take place on Dec. 3-5, 2020.External ArticleThu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Registration now open for David C. Anchin Center 鈥楻eimagining Education鈥� Virtual ConferenceCreated in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conference will discuss the urgency the education sector faces in developing enduring, transformative changes for how education is provided to diverse populations in 91社区 schools. The online conference will take place on Dec. 3-5, 2020.Laptop on table with coffee/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-reimagining-education-conference.aspxCenters and InstitutesCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-online-teaching-course.aspxUSF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, 鈥淓ffective Online Teaching.鈥�External ArticleMon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center online course provides teachers with best practices for virtual instructionUSF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, 鈥淓ffective Online Teaching.鈥�World map with location pins/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-online-teaching-course.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center,Instructional Technology/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-scholars-residence-stem-fellow.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center welcomes USF faculty members each year to participate in the Scholar-in-Residence Program. New this year, the Anchin Center鈥檚 STEM Fellows Program welcomes faculty to explore research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.External ArticleWed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 David C. Anchin Center announces new Scholars-in-Residence, STEM FellowThe David C. Anchin Center welcomes USF faculty members each year to participate in the Scholar-in-Residence Program. New this year, the Anchin Center鈥檚 STEM Fellows Program welcomes faculty to explore research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.David C. Anchin Center front entrance to building/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-scholars-residence-stem-fellow.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,Educational Leadership,STEM Education,Science Education/education/about-us/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-writing-project-dear-writer-summer-program.aspxThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.External ArticleFri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Area Writing Project launches 鈥楧ear Writer鈥� Summer Program to help students explore creative writing from homeThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Logo/education/about-us/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-writing-project-dear-writer-summer-program.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,English Education,Summer Programs,Tampa Bay Area Writing Project/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-free-professional-development-series-teaching-online.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center launches free professional development series to help educators teach onlineThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.Student using laptop to learn from teacher online/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-free-professional-development-series-teaching-online.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Instructional Technology,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2020/fcit-free-online-courses-k-12-teachers.aspxThe 91社区 Center for Instructional Technology, in partnership with USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, has launched the first in a series of fully-online professional development courses to help support K-12 teachers in virtual teaching environments.External ArticleThu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 FCIT launches free online course series to support K-12 teachers through virtual instructionThe 91社区 Center for Instructional Technology, in partnership with USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, has launched the first in a series of fully-online professional development courses to help support K-12 teachers in virtual teaching environments.Teacher with students at computers in school/education/about-us/news/2020/fcit-free-online-courses-k-12-teachers.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for Educators91社区 Center for Instructional Technology,Instructional Technology,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2020/state-farm-gift-stavros-center-2020.aspxThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $20,000 gift from State Farm to support the Center鈥檚 K-12 economics education professional development programs.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Gus A. Stavros Center receives gift from State Farm to support financial literacy education programsThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $20,000 gift from State Farm to support the Center鈥檚 K-12 economics education professional development programs.Stavros Center staff with State Farm representative/education/about-us/news/2020/state-farm-gift-stavros-center-2020.aspxCenters and InstitutesGiving,Gus A. Stavros Center/education/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center presentation explores strategies for supporting oral language development in pre-K classroomDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.Elizabeth Hadley/education/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center,Early Childhood Education,Language Development,Literacy Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/ap-summer-institute-usf-2020.aspxAs the largest College Board endorsed program in the southeast region, the USF AP Summer Institute offers more than 25 different courses to attendees over the course of two different weeks: July 20-23 and July 27-30.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2020 09:00:00 Registration Now Open for 2020 AP Summer Institute at USFAs the largest College Board endorsed program in the southeast region, the USF AP Summer Institute offers more than 25 different courses to attendees over the course of two different weeks: July 20-23 and July 27-30.Teachers at USF's AP Summer Institute in 2019/education/about-us/news/2020/ap-summer-institute-usf-2020.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsAP Summer Institute,David C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center hosts presentation on improving teacher well-beingAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.Nathaniel von der Embse presenting at a USF Anchin Center event in 2019/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2019/animation-gets-real-summer-camp-2019.aspxAn annual summer camp hosted by Arts4All 91社区 inspired students with disabilities to explore careers in animation and music production while being their own creative directors.External ArticleTue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 鈥楢nimation Gets Real鈥� summer camp provides creative outlet for students with disabilitiesAn annual summer camp hosted by Arts4All 91社区 inspired students with disabilities to explore careers in animation and music production while being their own creative directors.Arts4All 91社区 logo/education/about-us/news/2019/animation-gets-real-summer-camp-2019.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Community EngagementArts4All 91社区,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/about-us/news/2019/migrant-center-family-day.aspxThe Center for Migrant Education's Family Day is more than an annual picnic. It鈥檚 also an opportunity for students and their families to reconnect after a semester-long separation and to meet other families from similar backgrounds.External ArticleMon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Center for Migrant Education Family Day welcomes students, families to celebrate successesThe Center for Migrant Education's Family Day is more than an annual picnic. It鈥檚 also an opportunity for students and their families to reconnect after a semester-long separation and to meet other families from similar backgrounds.Students and alumni at USF Migrant Family Day/education/about-us/news/2019/migrant-center-family-day.aspxAlumni and Friends,Centers and InstitutesCenter for Migrant Education/education/about-us/news/2019/stavros-sustainability-superheroes-grant.aspxTo help K-12 educators teach their students about sustainability in all subjects and grade levels, the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education is teaming up with the 91社区鈥檚 Patel College for Global Sustainability to create new training and lesson plans for teachers throughout the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleThu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 USF Stavros Center receives Coca-Cola Foundation grant to help educators integrate lessons on sustainability into K-12 curriculumTo help K-12 educators teach their students about sustainability in all subjects and grade levels, the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education is teaming up with the 91社区鈥檚 Patel College for Global Sustainability to create new training and lesson plans for teachers throughout the Tampa Bay region.Group photo of Stavros Center Sustainability Grant Presentation/education/about-us/news/2019/stavros-sustainability-superheroes-grant.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementGus A. Stavros Center,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2019/state-farm-grant-stavros-center-2019.aspxThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $20,000 gift from State Farm in support of the Center鈥檚 ongoing programming for K-12 teachers to help educate students in economics and financial literacy.External ArticleMon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Stavros Center receives $20,000 grant from State Farm to continue support of economics education workshops for K-12 teachersThe Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education received a $20,000 gift from State Farm in support of the Center鈥檚 ongoing programming for K-12 teachers to help educate students in economics and financial literacy.Group photo of State Farm check presentation at Gus A. Stavros Center/education/about-us/news/2019/state-farm-grant-stavros-center-2019.aspxCenters and InstitutesEconomics Education,Giving,Gus A. Stavros Center,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2018/anchin-interim-director.aspxThe 91社区鈥檚 College of Education is pleased to welcome Constance Hines as the interim director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.External ArticleTue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes interim director to David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe 91社区鈥檚 College of Education is pleased to welcome Constance Hines as the interim director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.USF College of Education logo/education/about-us/news/2018/anchin-interim-director.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2018/alumna-sumerian-shark-tank.aspxThe hallways at Learning Gate Community School buzzed with excitement as students in Kara Windish鈥檚 6th grade class rehearsed their business pitches and adjusted their homemade inventions.External ArticleFri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Alumna inspires students to become budding entrepreneurs through Sumerian 鈥楽hark Tank鈥� activityThe hallways at Learning Gate Community School buzzed with excitement as students in Kara Windish鈥檚 6th grade class rehearsed their business pitches and adjusted their homemade inventions.Students at Learning Gate Community School giving a class presentation/education/about-us/news/2018/alumna-sumerian-shark-tank.aspxAlumni and Friends,Centers and InstitutesEconomics Education,Gus A. Stavros Center,Hillsborough County Public Schools/education/about-us/news/2018/usf-preschool-green-apple-service.aspxThe USF Preschool for Creative Learning explored what it takes to create and maintain sustainable food resources through a national initiative to celebrate the central role that schools play in preparing the next generation of global leaders in sustainability.External ArticleMon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 USF Preschool for Creative Learning builds gardens, sustainability projects during Green Apple Day of ServiceThe USF Preschool for Creative Learning explored what it takes to create and maintain sustainable food resources through a national initiative to celebrate the central role that schools play in preparing the next generation of global leaders in sustainability.Preschoolers with teacher gardening at USF preschool/education/about-us/news/2018/usf-preschool-green-apple-service.aspxCenters and InstitutesEarly Childhood Education,USF Preschool for Creative Learning/education/about-us/news/2018/pasco-tla-2018.aspxThe award-winning USF Teacher Leader Academy is expanding to eight schools in the Pasco County school district through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and USF鈥檚 College of Education and David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.External ArticleWed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 USF Teacher Leadership Academy model expands to eight schools through partnership with Pasco County SchoolsThe award-winning USF Teacher Leader Academy is expanding to eight schools in the Pasco County school district through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and USF鈥檚 College of Education and David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.Pasco Teacher Leader Academy group photo/education/about-us/news/2018/pasco-tla-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesCommunity Partnerships,David C. Anchin Center,Pasco County Schools,Professional Development,Teacher Leadership/education/about-us/news/2018/uspto-2018.aspxEducators from across the nation gained hands-on experience while learning about inventions and innovations as part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office鈥檚 annual National Summer Teacher Institute at the USF Tampa campus.External ArticleWed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 USF hosts U.S. Patent and Trademark Office鈥檚 Annual National Summer Teacher InstituteEducators from across the nation gained hands-on experience while learning about inventions and innovations as part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office鈥檚 annual National Summer Teacher Institute at the USF Tampa campus.Educators at the United States Patent and Trademark Office鈥檚 annual National Summer Teacher Institute/education/about-us/news/2018/uspto-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018-recap.aspxMore than 40 K-12 educators participated in a week-long teacher training to learn how they can bring robotics curriculum into their classrooms.External ArticleMon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 VEX Robotics Teacher Training helps educators bring robotics programs to their schoolsMore than 40 K-12 educators participated in a week-long teacher training to learn how they can bring robotics curriculum into their classrooms.VEX Robot on competition floor/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018-recap.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Education/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018.aspxMore than 40 educators from across the U.S. are participating in a week-long training to learn how they can implement robotics curriculum in their schools.External ArticleMon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Training session aims to equip more K-12 educators to teach robotics in schoolsMore than 40 educators from across the U.S. are participating in a week-long training to learn how they can implement robotics curriculum in their schools.Teachers building a robot at VEX Robotics workshop/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Education/education/about-us/news/2018/cybercamp-2018.aspxTo encourage more high school students to pursue careers in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry, the USF College of Education hosted a week-long cybersecurity camp at SecureSet Cybersecurity Academy in Ybor City.External ArticleTue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 CyberCamp inspires high school students to explore careers in cybersecurityTo encourage more high school students to pursue careers in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry, the USF College of Education hosted a week-long cybersecurity camp at SecureSet Cybersecurity Academy in Ybor City.Students on laptops at USF CyberCamp 2018/education/about-us/news/2018/cybercamp-2018.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementCybersecurity Education,91社区 Center for Instructional Technology,Summer Programs,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/about-us/news/2018/tampa-theatre-film-camp-fcit-2018.aspxStudents in grades 3-12 learned the process of digital filmmaking during the Tampa Theatre's 15th annual summer film camp, hosted in collaboration with the 91社区 Center for Instructional Technology.External ArticleTue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Film camp puts local students in the director鈥檚 chairStudents in grades 3-12 learned the process of digital filmmaking during the Tampa Theatre's 15th annual summer film camp, hosted in collaboration with the 91社区 Center for Instructional Technology.Tampa Theatre Film Camp participants with instructor at the Tampa Theatre/education/about-us/news/2018/tampa-theatre-film-camp-fcit-2018.aspxCenters and Institutes91社区 Center for Instructional Technology,Summer Programs,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/about-us/news/2018/tbawp-leadership-institute-2018.aspxThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project hosted a two-week leadership institute to welcome a new cohort of writing teacher consultants to the program.External ArticleMon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Leadership Institute empowers writing teachers to share expertise, improve practiceThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project hosted a two-week leadership institute to welcome a new cohort of writing teacher consultants to the program.Photo of a Tampa Bay Area Writing Project event sign/education/about-us/news/2018/tbawp-leadership-institute-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Summer Programs,Tampa Bay Area Writing Project/education/about-us/news/2018/vsa-animation-camp-2018.aspxThe Animation Gets Real summer camp celebrated its fifth anniversary, welcoming students between 13 and 22 years old with autism and related disabilities to camps in both Tampa and Miami to learn the basics of creating animated videos, music and sound effects.External ArticleThu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Animation camp helps students with disabilities discover passions, career opportunitiesThe Animation Gets Real summer camp celebrated its fifth anniversary, welcoming students between 13 and 22 years old with autism and related disabilities to camps in both Tampa and Miami to learn the basics of creating animated videos, music and sound effects.Animation camp instructor Dani Bowman working with a student on a laptop/education/about-us/news/2018/vsa-animation-camp-2018.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementArts4All 91社区,Summer Programs,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/about-us/news/2018/stavros-state-farm-gift-2018.aspxThe USF College of Education announced that State Farm awarded $20,000 to the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education in support of the Center鈥檚 2018 K-12 Economics Education Professional Development Program.External ArticleMon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 State Farm makes $20,000 gift to Gus A. Stavros Center Free Enterprise and Economic EducationThe USF College of Education announced that State Farm awarded $20,000 to the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education in support of the Center鈥檚 2018 K-12 Economics Education Professional Development Program.State Farm makes gift to USF Stavros Center/education/about-us/news/2018/stavros-state-farm-gift-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesEconomics Education,Giving,Gus A. Stavros Center,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2018/vsa-my-art-my-way.aspxHome to the artwork and installations of notable contemporary artists, the 91社区鈥檚 (USF) Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) held a reception for the work of another group of rising artists in May.External ArticleFri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 鈥楳y Art My Way鈥� program empowers students with disabilities to explore artistic potentialHome to the artwork and installations of notable contemporary artists, the 91社区鈥檚 (USF) Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) held a reception for the work of another group of rising artists in May.VSA 91社区 waves of change exhibit/education/about-us/news/2018/vsa-my-art-my-way.aspxCenters and InstitutesArts4All 91社区/education/about-us/news/2017/girl-powered-robotics-day.aspxAt the Girl Powered Robotics Day, school-aged girls from across the Tampa Bay area got a hands-on experience in the field of robotics.External ArticleMon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 College of Education hosts 鈥楪irl Powered鈥� workshop to inspire girls to participate in roboticsAt the Girl Powered Robotics Day, school-aged girls from across the Tampa Bay area got a hands-on experience in the field of robotics.USF student shows elementary-aged students how to use a VEX robot/education/about-us/news/2017/girl-powered-robotics-day.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,Robotics Education,STEM Education/education/about-us/news/2017/stavros-workshop-cars.aspxA financial literacy workshop at the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Education helped educators prepare their students to analyze data and make decisions.External ArticleMon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 Stavros Center workshop empowers educators to use cars to teach analysis, decision makingA financial literacy workshop at the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Education helped educators prepare their students to analyze data and make decisions.USF Stavros Center building exterior/education/about-us/news/2017/stavros-workshop-cars.aspxCenters and InstitutesEconomics Education,Gus A. Stavros Center,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2017/education-2017-online-gkt-prep-courses.aspxUSF's 91社区 Center for Instructional Technology has launched a series of online courses that provide test takers with the skills needed to pass the General Knowledge Test portion of the 91社区 Teacher Certification Exam.External ArticleTue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 USF launches online prep courses to help teachers pass state certification examUSF's 91社区 Center for Instructional Technology has launched a series of online courses that provide test takers with the skills needed to pass the General Knowledge Test portion of the 91社区 Teacher Certification Exam.iTeach Professional Learning logo/education/about-us/news/2017/education-2017-online-gkt-prep-courses.aspxCenters and Institutes91社区 Center for Instructional Technology,Teacher Certification,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/stavros-literacy-education-award.aspxDeborah Kozdras, PhD, instructor and chief creative officer at the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education, received the 2017 Friend of Newspaper in Education (NIE) award from 91社区 Press Educational Services.External ArticleMon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 Stavros Center professor receives award for work in literacy educationDeborah Kozdras, PhD, instructor and chief creative officer at the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education, received the 2017 Friend of Newspaper in Education (NIE) award from 91社区 Press Educational Services.Deborah Kozdras headshot/education/about-us/news/2017/stavros-literacy-education-award.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Economics Education,Gus A. Stavros Center/education/about-us/news/2017/education-vex-robotics-training-2017.aspxMore than 40 educators participated in a week full of activities related to robotics and STEM education during the David C. Anchin Center's VEX Robotics Professional Development Teacher Training.External ArticleThu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 Teachers build robots, gain hands-on training at VEX STEM Robotics Teacher TrainingMore than 40 educators participated in a week full of activities related to robotics and STEM education during the David C. Anchin Center's VEX Robotics Professional Development Teacher Training.A VEX robot placed on a table next to a computer/education/about-us/news/2017/education-vex-robotics-training-2017.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Education,STEM,STEM Education