Year 3 Elementary Ed teacher candidates visit local Montessori school
As part of the Purdue College of Education’s innovative teacher preparation curriculum, Year 3 teacher candidates (TCs) learn about different educational approaches by visiting and working in non-traditional classrooms.
June 24, 2025
College of Ed’s BCBA® exam pass rate is highest in Indiana
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) certifies Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®) and publishes pass rates for masters students. College of Education Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) students have had the highest pass rate in the state of Indiana in both 2024 and 2023.
June 17, 2025
Exter’s new book published
Springer published a new book co-edited by College of Education faculty member Marisa Exter.
June 13, 2025
IPS Names Finalists for 2026 IPS Teachers of the Year
Indianapolis Public Schools announced eight finalists for the 2026 IPS Teacher of the Year Award.
June 6, 2025
Dr. Jason Ware appointed as Office of Engagement Fellow
Purdue University Office of Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason Ware as the new Office of Engagement Fellow.
June 3, 2025
The ABCs of Learning the ABCs
A fundamental aspect of learning to read is mastering the ABCs. This includes recognizing the letter names and their corresponding sounds. In some classrooms, the focus is on memorizing each letter name and sound, with equal attention to each letter. Researchers have demonstrated that children’s letter learning is influenced by many factors. Some of these may be obvious, but others are less so. Understanding how letter learning takes place is practically useful as parents and teachers impart this critical skill to their children (McBride, in press).
June 1, 2025
