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Kathyrn Obenchain and Megan Percell and their new book,

Obenchain, Purcell’s new book shows how to make social studies developmentally appropriate

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,…

June 3, 2026

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Janet Alsup with her new book,

New book by Alsup

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…

June 1, 2026

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‘You are a treasure hunter, a treasure seeker, a treasure giver’: Celebrating future teachers

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…

May 29, 2026

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Terron Phillips holding a certificate and giving Wayne Wright a high five.

‘Highlight of the academic year’: College’s spring awards

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….

May 27, 2026

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Mark Eutsler, Eric Holcomb, and Jay Gephart standing outside in front of a parade.

He Loves A Parade: Alum Eutsler co-chairs 500 Festival Parade for 30 years

When the 70th Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade steps off at noon in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, May 23, alumnus and Education Engagement board member Mark Eutsler (MSEd Administration & Curriculum ’84) will be celebrating the 30th year he has co-chaired the parade….

May 21, 2026

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B. Allen Talbert

Teacher of most of Indiana’s current ag teachers: Retirement tribute to B. Allen Talbert

B. Allen Talbert, professor of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication in the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the College of Agriculture, will retire on July 1, 2026, after a 32-year career as a faculty member and…

May 20, 2026

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Marlo Reeves and Mike Poletika

ELRC welcomes 2 new research associates

The College of Education’s Evaluation Learning and Research Center recently welcomed two new evaluation and research associates to its team. Marlo Reeves is an applied sociologist of education specializing in program evaluation across formal and out-of-school educational settings. Her research explores…

May 18, 2026

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EdTech quotes Watson on how Higher Ed can support K–12 AI literacy

“It’s crucial that we help educators understand how the technology simultaneously equips students to learn both more and less than ever before,” Bill Watson told EdTech.

May 13, 2026

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Seven men in lab coats standing next to Purdue Pete.

Former Purdue Pete weighs in on innovative Purdue mascot technology

“It was hot because you’d get no airflow at all,” education alum Bo Pratt (BA elementary education ’07) said about wearing an older version of Purdue Pete’s “head” when he served as a Purdue Pete (2005-07).

May 11, 2026

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Xiang Zhou, Yukiko Maeda

Spencer Foundation awards Zhou team a Small Research Grant

The Spencer Foundation awarded Xiang Zhou a Small Research Grant for education research. Zhou, associate professor of counseling psychology in the College’s Department of Educational Studies, is the PI with co-PI Yukiko Maeda, professor of educational psychology and research methodology…

May 6, 2026

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100+ rural educators attend 5th Annual Rural Education Summit

More than 124 educators, administrators, and policy leaders convened on April 17 at Made@Plainfield for the fifth annual Rural Education Summit, a daylong convening co-sponsored by the Purdue Center for Rural Research, Education, and Outreach and the Indiana Small and…

April 24, 2026

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9 College of Education faculty promoted by trustees

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (April 10) approved faculty promotions, including those of nine College of Education faculty members. The following promotions are effective with the 2026-27 academic year. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION To Associate Professor Rebekah Hammack To Full Professor…

April 21, 2026

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