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Becoming An Online Teacher Even When I Didn’t Sign Up For It

We are pleased to announce that an interdisciplinary team from our college, led by Timothy Newby, professor in learning design and technology, has been awarded a $1,548,823 grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief fund, which, in turn, was funded...

August 20, 2020

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Innovation Initiative: Pursuing a Curriculum Buoyed in Big Ideas

Grounded in the pursuit of resiliency and reflection, the College of Education’s Innovation Initiative is the most comprehensive change in two decades for the teacher education curriculum. Faculty are collaborating to infuse the new curriculum with advances that answer the...

August 11, 2020

Events around our nation have reminded us yet again of the work that remains for all of us in creating a country where racism and bigotry are eliminated and where African American men and women, boys and girls, can live without fear. We are angered and saddened by the death o George Floyd, the victims who came before him, and those killed or otherwise harmed in the wake of Mr. Floyd’s death. We hurt with those who are hurting ad we pledge to continue to work toward a solution in which everyone is treated with civility and respect. Boilermakers must persist, now more than ever, to build a better world together. #purduetogether

A Letter from our Leadership Team

College of Education faculty, staff, students, and alumni, We support and amplify the message released from Purdue University on Monday, June 1 (graphic shared with this post). In addition, we share in the outrage and acknowledge the pain, anger, and...

June 4, 2020

Mandy Rispoli and Anne Traynor

Rispoli and Traynor selected as University Faculty Scholars

Mandy Rispoli, professor of special education, and Anne Traynor, associate professor of educational psychology and research methodology, have been selected for the University Faculty Scholars Program. The selection is a five-year appointment and includes an annual allocation of $10,000 to support...

May 6, 2020

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Rosa and Duke Honored at Spring 2020 Commencement

We have two students who will be recognized for their achievements at commencement this year! Tori J.K. (TJ) Rosa, elementary education and Honors College, was one of two students selected for the France A. Córdova Award for Leadership in Action....

April 30, 2020

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Rapoport honored with Outstanding Leadership in Globalization award

Anatoli Rapoport, associate professor of curriculum and instruction, has been selected as Purdue University's 2020 Outstanding Leadership in Globalization. The award recognizes Rapoport's efforts with global outreach and includes $5,000 to support globalization in learning, discovery or engagement. The Outstanding...

April 14, 2020