News

Publication Title Early Childhood Social Studies: Purpose, Content, and Methods from a Developmental Perspective Author Kathryn M. Obenchain (College of Education), Megan L. Purcell (College of Health and Human Sciences) Publisher Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group Publication Date May 1,...

The Science of Reading (SoR) has brought attention to the cognitive-linguistic foundations of literacy development, emphasizing that learning to read is not a natural process but one that depends on specific underlying skills that must be explicitly supported (Castles et...

Literacy skills are essential for academic success in school, in postsecondary education and the workforce, as well as for effective communication in our personal lives. As students progress through middle and high school, the level of literacy required increases significantly...

Publication Title Critical Reflections on Leading in Educational Contexts: Entering Identity Portals Author Janet Alsup Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Publication Date May 2, 2026 About the Book This book is a written account of a qualitative, narrative-based critical autoethnography exploring the...

The College of Education held its Spring 2026 Teacher Education Pinning Ceremony in Loeb Playhouse followed by a reception in Stewart Center’s west lobby (May 14). Phillip J. VanFossen, who was appointed the College’s Suzi and Dale Gallagher Dean of...

The College of Education held its annual Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards and Recognition Ceremony on April 24, 2026.  “Our faculty, staff, and students are collaborative and motivated people who take on what are often very challenging tasks,” said Phillip J....