/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:52:42 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2024/education-in-action-2024.aspxEducation in Action is a seminal event for the USF College of Education (COEDU). It connects a diverse group of stakeholders from across the Tampa Bay region to explore critical issues facing the education profession. This year's event was a full day of networking and learning focused on “Celebrating and Innovating” that included a college expo, luncheon with engaging presentations, and special sessions for students and faculty.Communications and MarketingTue, 05 Mar 2024 14:19:46 Education in Action 2024 Event Focused on Innovation at USF’s College of EducationEducation in Action is a seminal event for the USF College of Education (COEDU). It connects a diverse group of stakeholders from across the Tampa Bay region to explore critical issues facing the education profession. This year's event was a full day of networking and learning focused on “Celebrating and Innovating” that included a college expo, luncheon with engaging presentations, and special sessions for students and faculty.Education in Action keynote speaker on stage/education/blog/2024/education-in-action-2024.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community EngagementEducation in Action/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-extra-yard-for-teachers-week.aspxUSF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week. From The Big Day to game day shoutouts, USF shows appreciation for area educators.Kiley Mallard, Advancement Communications and MarketingWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers WeekUSF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week. From The Big Day to game day shoutouts, USF shows appreciation for area educators.Nicolette Barone with her students and Rocky/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-extra-yard-for-teachers-week.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Events,Hillsborough County Public Schools/education/blog/2023/extra-yard-for-teachers-2023.aspxThank you for all you do to educate the Tampa Bay community! To show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted USF Football tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS CELEBRATION: SEPT. 23, 2023Thank you for all you do to educate the Tampa Bay community! To show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted USF Football tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week.Extra Yard for Teachers Information /education/blog/2023/extra-yard-for-teachers-2023.aspxCommunity Engagement/education/blog/2023/usf-pasco-pds-network-teacher-leader-academy-celebrates-graduates.aspxThrough a 5-year partnership between USF College of Education and Pasco County Schools, the Professional Development Schools (PDS) Network Teacher Leader Academy (TLA) program graduated their fourth cohort of teacher leaders.Communications and MarketingMon, 01 May 2023 15:30:00 USF Pasco PDS Network Teacher Leader Academy celebrates fourth cohort of graduates from school-university programThrough a 5-year partnership between USF College of Education and Pasco County Schools, the Professional Development Schools (PDS) Network Teacher Leader Academy (TLA) program graduated their fourth cohort of teacher leaders.Presenter during TLA celebration /education/blog/2023/usf-pasco-pds-network-teacher-leader-academy-celebrates-graduates.aspxCommunity EngagementEducational Leadership/education/blog/2023/high-school-aspiring-educators-visit-the-college-of-education.aspxLast week, over 100 high schoolers – all aspiring educators from River Ridge and Pasco e-School High Schools – were welcomed to the USF Tampa’s College of Education (COEDU). These students experienced a full-day of activities facilitated by college students, staff, and faculty; and, were able to engage in examples of hands-on, highly adaptive methods of instruction in the Collaboratory (i.e., a multi-functional STEM demonstration lab).Jennifer RinckFri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 High School aspiring educators visit the College of EducationLast week, over 100 high schoolers – all aspiring educators from River Ridge and Pasco e-School High Schools – were welcomed to the USF Tampa’s College of Education (COEDU). These students experienced a full-day of activities facilitated by college students, staff, and faculty; and, were able to engage in examples of hands-on, highly adaptive methods of instruction in the Collaboratory (i.e., a multi-functional STEM demonstration lab).Student visitors group photo/education/blog/2023/high-school-aspiring-educators-visit-the-college-of-education.aspxCommunity EngagementEvents/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-alumni-society-celebrates-new-teachers-with-welcome-gift-baskets.aspxDave Scanga, chair of the Alumni Society for the USF College of Education and Dean R. Anthony Rolle distributed Welcome to Teaching baskets full of classroom essentials, College of Education memorabilia and treats, such as chocolate and coffee, to alumni serving as first-time teachers across Tampa Bay.Kathleen RogersTue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 USF College of Education Alumni Society celebrates recent graduates and new teachers with Welcome to Teaching gift basketsDave Scanga, chair of the Alumni Society for the USF College of Education and Dean R. Anthony Rolle distributed Welcome to Teaching baskets full of classroom essentials, College of Education memorabilia and treats, such as chocolate and coffee, to alumni serving as first-time teachers across Tampa Bay.gift basket/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-alumni-society-celebrates-new-teachers-with-welcome-gift-baskets.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community EngagementAlumni Spotlight/education/blog/2022/usf-alumnni-and-adjunct-named-principal-of-year.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 USF College of Education alumni and adjunct named principal of the yearCOEDU building/education/blog/2022/usf-alumnni-and-adjunct-named-principal-of-year.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community Engagement/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-celebrates-american-education-week.aspxThe College of Education is celebrating American Education Week, November 13-19, where the public-school community is being honored and recognized nationwide for its tremendous service to help students learn, grow and achieve their dreams.Janella NewsomeThu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 College of Education celebrates American Education Week, November 13-19The College of Education is celebrating American Education Week, November 13-19, where the public-school community is being honored and recognized nationwide for its tremendous service to help students learn, grow and achieve their dreams.Teacher with two young students/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-celebrates-american-education-week.aspxCommunity EngagementEvents/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-recently-awarded-over-two-million-in-grants.aspxProfessors Sara Smith, Terry Osborn and Connie Walker-Egea from the 91���� (USF) College of Education recently received a grant over $2M for their collaboration entitled: Project Parasol: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline.Janella NewsomeTue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 College of Education Faculty recently awarded over $2M in grants for ESOL Paraprofessional to Teacher PipelineProfessors Sara Smith, Terry Osborn and Connie Walker-Egea from the 91���� (USF) College of Education recently received a grant over $2M for their collaboration entitled: Project Parasol: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline.USF College of Educations building/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-recently-awarded-over-two-million-in-grants.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffElementary Education,Foreign Language Education,TESOL/education/blog/2022/usf-preschool-for-creative-learning-hosts-fall-festival.aspxChildren and parents enjoy a day of Fall festivities at USF’s Preschool for Creative Learning.Janella NewsomeThu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 USF’s Preschool for Creative Learning hosts Fall Festival, bringing joy to its studentsChildren and parents enjoy a day of Fall festivities at USF’s Preschool for Creative Learning.Happy Fall Sign/education/blog/2022/usf-preschool-for-creative-learning-hosts-fall-festival.aspxCommunity EngagementEarly Childhood Education,USF Preschool for Creative Learninghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/gus-stavrosThe 91���� 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���� 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/extray-yard-for-teachers-2022.aspxExtra Yard for Teachers will take place on September 10, 2022.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS CELEBRATION: SEPT. 10, 2022Extra Yard for Teachers will take place on September 10, 2022.Extra Yard for Teachers Flyer/education/blog/2022/extray-yard-for-teachers-2022.aspxCommunity EngagementEvents/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the USF associate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the USF Coalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Sandra RoaTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 USF associate professor marks symbolic milestone in her efforts to help teen mothers in The BahamasEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the USF associate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the USF Coalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears poses with her colleagues at the PACE Programme in The Bahamas /education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffInternational,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2022/eileen-hoffman-hafer-umatter-program-receives-student-success-award.aspxThe College of Education's Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program was selected to receive the USF Student Success Innovation Award for the 2021-22 academic year.Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program awarded USF Student Success Innovation AwardThe College of Education's Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program was selected to receive the USF Student Success Innovation Award for the 2021-22 academic year.UMatter group photo at USF's St. Peterburg campus./education/blog/2022/eileen-hoffman-hafer-umatter-program-receives-student-success-award.aspxCommunity EngagementHonors and Awards,Special Education,St. Petersburg campus,Student Success,UMatter/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxA community project proposed by the USF College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to support STEM teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations CommitteeA community project proposed by the USF College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to support STEM teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative press conference with U.S. Rep Kathy Castor/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools,STEM,Teacher Preparation/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxUSF was selected to host 91����'s first chapter of the MESA Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in STEM fields.Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF selected to host first 91���� chapter of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Schools ProgramUSF was selected to host 91����'s first chapter of the MESA Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in STEM fields.USF Professor David Rosengrant teaching during the Math Teacher Leader Institute hosted on USF’s St. Petersburg campus in 2018./education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementSTEM,STEM Education,St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/research-shows-importance-of-mulicultural-books.aspxWhen the pandemic began and schools moved to remote learning, many parents and caregivers were afraid their children would fall behind academically and socially. Responding to those concerns led College of Education professors AnnMarie Gunn and Susan Bennett to team up with the Police Athletic League (PAL) of St. Petersburg, which seeks to inspire hope and transform the lives of at-risk youth.External ArticleThu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Research shows importance of providing multicultural books that reflect children’s identity during the pandemicWhen the pandemic began and schools moved to remote learning, many parents and caregivers were afraid their children would fall behind academically and socially. Responding to those concerns led College of Education professors AnnMarie Gunn and Susan Bennett to team up with the Police Athletic League (PAL) of St. Petersburg, which seeks to inspire hope and transform the lives of at-risk youth.Police mentors delivering books to a childhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/research-shows-importance-of-mulicultural-books.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchCommunity Partnerships,Literacy Studies,St. Petersburg campus/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the 91���� on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.External ArticleFri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 City of St. Petersburg approves USF and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racismSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the 91���� on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.Building Bridges and Supporting Racial Equity logo/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchAnti-Racism,David C. Anchin Center,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2021/usf-cfp-foundation-give-support-teacher-led-projects-tampa-bay-schools.aspxThe USF College of Education, USF 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.Rocky D. BullFri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF, College Football Playoff Foundation give $6,700 to support teacher-led projects in Tampa Bay school districtsThe USF College of Education, USF 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.Extra Yard for Teachers Week | September 10-18, 2021/education/blog/2021/usf-cfp-foundation-give-support-teacher-led-projects-tampa-bay-schools.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Giving,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Polk County Public Schools,Sarasota County Schools,School District of Manatee County,USF Athletics/education/blog/2021/why-student-tutoring-great-opportunity-education-majors.aspxWhat are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at USF? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.Jessenia RiveraThu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 Why student tutoring is a great opportunity for education majorsWhat are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at USF? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.USF student tutors students in reading/education/blog/2021/why-student-tutoring-great-opportunity-education-majors.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeField and Clinical Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxA USF research team received a Library of Congress grant for a project that will strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:00 USF research team awarded Library of Congress grant to promote visual literacy and historical inquiry with young childrenA USF research team received a Library of Congress grant for a project that will strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Children using a laptop to access the KidCitizen website./education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchCommunity Partnerships,Early Childhood Education,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2021/extra-yard-for-teachers-usf-football-2021.aspxTo show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted USF Football tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, an annual salute to teachers supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation and its partners.External ArticleMon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Join us for USF's Extra Yard for Teachers Celebration on Sept. 18To show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted USF Football tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, an annual salute to teachers supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation and its partners.Extra Yard for Teachers with USF Football/education/about-us/news/2021/extra-yard-for-teachers-usf-football-2021.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News,Community EngagementEvents,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Polk County Public Schools,Sarasota County Schools,School District of Manatee County/education/blog/2021/high-school-usf-cybercamp.aspxWelcoming more than 50 participants this year, the 91���� (USF) CyberCamp enables high schoolers to learn about cybersecurity principles and take on cyber challenges while engaging with industry leaders in the Tampa Bay community.Jessenia RiveraThu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 High schoolers gain cybersecurity skills in virtual USF CyberCampWelcoming more than 50 participants this year, the 91���� (USF) CyberCamp enables high schoolers to learn about cybersecurity principles and take on cyber challenges while engaging with industry leaders in the Tampa Bay community.Screenshot of USF CyberCamp participants on MS Teams/education/blog/2021/high-school-usf-cybercamp.aspxCommunity EngagementCybersecurity Education,91���� Center for Instructional Technology,Instructional Technology,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/blog/2021/online-talk-show-educate-hispanic-community-autism.aspxAfter meeting at a USF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) conference last year, two College of Education graduates and an employee in USF’s Department of Child and Family Studies emerged with an idea to educate the Hispanic community on autism-related issues.Jessenia RiveraMon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF team creates online talk show to educate Hispanic community about autism spectrum disordersAfter meeting at a USF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) conference last year, two College of Education graduates and an employee in USF’s Department of Child and Family Studies emerged with an idea to educate the Hispanic community on autism-related issues.Online talk show screenshot/education/blog/2021/online-talk-show-educate-hispanic-community-autism.aspxCommunity EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Special Education/education/blog/2021/upc-community-educators-award.aspxSix educators and community partners from throughout the Tampa Bay region were selected for a new award presented by the 91���� (USF) College of Education’s Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) in celebration of their contributions to undergraduate education at USF.Rocky D. BullThu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Six community educators, partners recognized for contributions to undergraduate education at USFSix educators and community partners from throughout the Tampa Bay region were selected for a new award presented by the 91���� (USF) College of Education’s Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) in celebration of their contributions to undergraduate education at USF.Headshots of undergraduate program committee award recipients /education/blog/2021/upc-community-educators-award.aspxCommunity EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools/education/blog/2021/professor-mini-service-grant-literacy-initiative-st-petersburg.aspxLaSonya Moore, an assistant professor in the College of Education at USF’s St. Petersburg campus, has launched a literacy project through a mini service grant she received from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.Jessenia RiveraThu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 Assistant professor uses mini service grant to launch literacy project in St. PetersburgLaSonya Moore, an assistant professor in the College of Education at USF’s St. Petersburg campus, has launched a literacy project through a mini service grant she received from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.Grandmother reading with grandchildren/education/blog/2021/professor-mini-service-grant-literacy-initiative-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchLiteracy Studies,St. Petersburg campus/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the 91����.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Kianna PintadoHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the 91����.Kianna Pintado/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeElementary Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/usf-students-lead-happiness-tools-project.aspxThis spring, about 100 students in the College of Education are providing school-aged youth with evidence-based tools to improve their overall happiness.Jessenia RiveraTue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 USF students help local youth practice evidence-based happiness strategies through class projectThis spring, about 100 students in the College of Education are providing school-aged youth with evidence-based tools to improve their overall happiness.USF student working with elementary student on happiness strategies/education/blog/2021/usf-students-lead-happiness-tools-project.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementPositive Psychology,School Psychology/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxDuring her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Jessenia RiveraThu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Hillary Van DykeDuring her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Hillary Van Dyke headshot/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlighthttp://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2020/08/25/umatter-program-to-provide-young-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-the-opportunity-for-a-college-education-and-experience/A new program led by a team in the College of Education on USF's St. Petersburg campus will provide a population of students who aren’t typically represented on college campuses the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.External ArticleWed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 UMatter program to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity for a college education and experienceA new program led by a team in the College of Education on USF's St. Petersburg campus will provide a population of students who aren’t typically represented on college campuses the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.Girl outside at sunsethttp://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2020/08/25/umatter-program-to-provide-young-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-the-opportunity-for-a-college-education-and-experience/College of Education News,Community EngagementExceptional Student Education,UMatterhttps://cyberflorida.org/2020/07/30/usf-successfully-hosts-virtual-elementary-cybercamp-for-29-students/USF hosted the first-ever Elementary CyberCamp to introduce elementary students grades 3-5 to cybersecurity. The camp's curriculum was designed as an engaging, educational, and fun virtual experience for the campers.External ArticleThu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 USF successfully hosts Virtual Elementary CyberCamp for 29 studentsUSF hosted the first-ever Elementary CyberCamp to introduce elementary students grades 3-5 to cybersecurity. The camp's curriculum was designed as an engaging, educational, and fun virtual experience for the campers.CyberCamp counselor introduces themselves to student camperhttps://cyberflorida.org/2020/07/30/usf-successfully-hosts-virtual-elementary-cybercamp-for-29-students/Community EngagementCybersecurity Education,Summer Programs,USF CyberCamp/education/about-us/news/2020/virtual-cybercamp-high-school-2020.aspxNow in its fifth year, the 91����’s CyberCamp gives high school students of different ability levels and backgrounds hands-on experience in cybersecurity principles while providing them with opportunities to network with industry professionals in the Tampa Bay cybersecurity community.External ArticleMon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Virtual CyberCamp helps high school students develop cybersecurity skills, explore careers pathsNow in its fifth year, the 91����’s CyberCamp gives high school students of different ability levels and backgrounds hands-on experience in cybersecurity principles while providing them with opportunities to network with industry professionals in the Tampa Bay cybersecurity community.Screenshot of high school CyberCamp virtual session/education/about-us/news/2020/virtual-cybercamp-high-school-2020.aspxCommunity EngagementCybersecurity Education,USF CyberCamp/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-students-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxIn response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave USF students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.External ArticleThu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 USF students gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring programIn response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave USF students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.Consuelo Blake holding up a sign to welcome a student/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-students-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementCOVID-19,Elementary Education,Literacy Studies,Teacher Preparation/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 ‘Dear Writer’ 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/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxFaculty and graduate students in USF’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 USF School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educatorsFaculty and graduate students in USF’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.ChooSELove To Thrive/education/about-us/news/2020/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxCommunity EngagementCOVID-19,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2020/passport-to-literacy-event.aspxHosted by the Caribbean Community Association, the 'Passport 2 Literacy' MLK event was presented with the goal of joining children and families together in order to develop and motivate young readers. To help make the event a success, representatives from the College of Education’s Literacy Studies program volunteered.External ArticleMon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Literacy Studies Program collaborates with Caribbean Community Association in 'Passport 2 Literacy' EventHosted by the Caribbean Community Association, the 'Passport 2 Literacy' MLK event was presented with the goal of joining children and families together in order to develop and motivate young readers. To help make the event a success, representatives from the College of Education’s Literacy Studies program volunteered.USF faculty member at Passport to Literacy event/education/about-us/news/2020/passport-to-literacy-event.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffCommunity Partnerships,Literacy Studies,Reading Education/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, USF researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 USF Research Team Trains Middle School Educators in Identifying, Improving Student Mental Health ProblemsTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, USF researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.School psychology professor leads workshop in local school/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Community Engagement,ResearchPasco County Schools,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2019/animation-gets-real-summer-camp-2019.aspxAn annual summer camp hosted by Arts4All 91���� 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 ‘Animation Gets Real’ summer camp provides creative outlet for students with disabilitiesAn annual summer camp hosted by Arts4All 91���� inspired students with disabilities to explore careers in animation and music production while being their own creative directors.Arts4All 91���� logo/education/about-us/news/2019/animation-gets-real-summer-camp-2019.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Community EngagementArts4All 91����,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/about-us/news/2019/ese-majors-pepin-summer-institute-2019.aspxUSF students led their own classrooms as part of the Pepin Summer Institute, an annual summer program that gives USF students hands-on teaching experience while providing students at Pepin Academies an opportunity to continue learning outside of the regular school year.External ArticleTue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Exceptional Student Education majors lead their own classrooms during Pepin Summer InstituteUSF students led their own classrooms as part of the Pepin Summer Institute, an annual summer program that gives USF students hands-on teaching experience while providing students at Pepin Academies an opportunity to continue learning outside of the regular school year.Art at USF Pepin Summer Institute/education/about-us/news/2019/ese-majors-pepin-summer-institute-2019.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Community EngagementExceptional Student Education/education/about-us/news/2019/robotics-summer-camp-2019.aspxA new summer camp hosted by the USF College of Education is providing students in grades 2-8 with the opportunity to explore coding, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.External ArticleTue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Robotics summer camp sparks student creativity using STEAM curriculumA new summer camp hosted by the USF College of Education is providing students in grades 2-8 with the opportunity to explore coding, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.Robotics summer camps /education/about-us/news/2019/robotics-summer-camp-2019.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementSTEM,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/about-us/news/2019/wipro-program-second-cohort.aspxA new cohort of 20 science educators was welcomed into the Tampa Bay Wipro Science Education Fellowship Program at the program’s annual induction ceremony.External ArticleThu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 Second cohort of teachers joins Tampa Bay Wipro Science Education Fellowship ProgramA new cohort of 20 science educators was welcomed into the Tampa Bay Wipro Science Education Fellowship Program at the program’s annual induction ceremony.USF Wipro SEF second cohort group photo/education/about-us/news/2019/wipro-program-second-cohort.aspxCollege of Education News,Community Engagement,ResearchHillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Science Education/education/about-us/news/2019/lemelson-mit-camp-spring-break.aspxThe College of Education hosted a camp created by the Lemelson-MIT Program that encourages young inventors to develop hands-on skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the process of invention and creative problem-solving.External ArticleTue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Spring break camp inspires local students to pursue STEM-related inventing and problem-solvingThe College of Education hosted a camp created by the Lemelson-MIT Program that encourages young inventors to develop hands-on skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the process of invention and creative problem-solving.Lemelson MIT Spring Break camp at USF/education/about-us/news/2019/lemelson-mit-camp-spring-break.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementHillsborough County Public Schools,STEM 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����’s 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����’s 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/usf-vex-signature-event.aspxThe 91����’s College of Education hosted the USF VEX Robotics Signature event, a competition developed by the REC Foundation that could provide an opportunity for many students to achieve their goal of attending the World Championships competition.External ArticleWed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 USF-hosted robotics competition showcases student skills in problem-solving, teamworkThe 91����’s College of Education hosted the USF VEX Robotics Signature event, a competition developed by the REC Foundation that could provide an opportunity for many students to achieve their goal of attending the World Championships competition.USF College of Education logo/education/about-us/news/2019/usf-vex-signature-event.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementRobotics Education/education/about-us/news/2019/napds-award-2019.aspxThe USF College of Education’s partnership with Mort Elementary School was recognized at the National Association for Professional Development Schools’ 2019 National Conference in Atlanta, Ga.External ArticleMon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 USF partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools receives Exemplary PDS Achievement Award at NAPDS National ConferenceThe USF College of Education’s partnership with Mort Elementary School was recognized at the National Association for Professional Development Schools’ 2019 National Conference in Atlanta, Ga.NAPDS Award 2019/education/about-us/news/2019/napds-award-2019.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementAwards and Honors,Community Partnerships,Conferences/education/about-us/news/2018/service-learning-crayon-potter.aspxA part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.External ArticleFri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Student-led service project strives to improve parent involvement at local elementary schoolA part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.USF student working with an elementary school student at Potter Elementary/education/about-us/news/2018/service-learning-crayon-potter.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2018/mort-urban-education-impact-award.aspxThe USF College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools were selected to receive the 2018 Dr. Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact Award by the Council of the Great City Colleges of Education.External ArticleFri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Mort Teacher Leader Academy awarded 2018 Dr. Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact AwardThe USF College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools were selected to receive the 2018 Dr. Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact Award by the Council of the Great City Colleges of Education.Group photo at an awards ceremony/education/about-us/news/2018/mort-urban-education-impact-award.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Teacher Leadership/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���� Center for Instructional Technology,Summer Programs,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/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����,Summer Programs,Summer Programs for K-12 Students