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Education in Action 2024 Event Focused on Innovation at USF’s College of Education
Education 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.
March 5, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community Engagement
USF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week
USF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week. From The Big Day to game day shoutouts, USF shows appreciation for area educators.
October 4, 2023Alumni and Friends, Community Engagement
EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS CELEBRATION: SEPT. 23, 2023
Thank 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.
September 18, 2023Community Engagement
USF Pasco PDS Network Teacher Leader Academy celebrates fourth cohort of graduates from school-university program
Through 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.
May 2, 2023Community Engagement
High School aspiring educators visit the College of Education
Last 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).
April 14, 2023Community Engagement
USF College of Education Alumni Society celebrates recent graduates and new teachers with Welcome to Teaching gift baskets
Dave 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.
February 28, 2023Alumni and Friends, Community Engagement
College of Education celebrates American Education Week, November 13-19
The 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.
November 17, 2022Community Engagement
College of Education Faculty recently awarded over $2M in grants for ESOL Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline
Professors Sara Smith, Terry Osborn and Connie Walker-Egea from the University of South Florida (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.
November 15, 2022Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff
USF’s Preschool for Creative Learning hosts Fall Festival, bringing joy to its students
Children and parents enjoy a day of Fall festivities at USF’s Preschool for Creative Learning.
November 3, 2022Community Engagement
A Tribute to Gus Stavros
The University of South Florida 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.
October 21, 2022Alumni and Friends, Centers and Institutes, Community Engagement
USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations Committee
A 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.
April 5, 2022College of Education News, Community Engagement
USF, College Football Playoff Foundation give $6,700 to support teacher-led projects in Tampa Bay school districts
The 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.
September 17, 2021College of Education News, Community Engagement