Category: EDCI

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CL2EAR to enhance literacy, English language learning, and teacher professional development

The Purdue University College of Education launched the new Center for Literacy and Language Education and Research (CL2EAR) on August 1, 2022. CL2EAR will focus on faculty-led research, use literacy and language research at its core, and generate funding from...
Dr. Phillip VanFossen

Dr. Phillip VanFossen appointed to new Indiana Civics Education Commission

The proposed civics education standards for middle school students were discussed during a public meeting Tuesday of the commission that authored the guidelines. Beginning in 2023, middle school students will be required to take one semester of civics before starting high school.
Dr. Tara Star Johnson

Dr. Tara Star Johnson selected for 2022-2023 Purdue Faculty Insights Forum

Dr. Tara Star Johnson, Program Convener and Director of English Education & Associate Professor of Literacy and Language in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been chosen as a participant in the Purdue Faculty Insights Forum for the 2022-2023...

Purdue University program named among top in country for preparing future elementary math

West Lafayette, Indiana—The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Purdue University has been named among the best in the nation when it comes to ensuring future elementary teachers have the essential content and skills they need to teach mathematics. The...
Dr. Signe Kastberg speaking at podium.

Dr. Signe Kastberg named Mary Endres Endowed Chair of Elementary Education

Dr. Signe Kastberg, Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been selected by the Purdue University Board of Trustees as the Mary Endres Endowed Chair of Elementary Education. The position was formally ratified during the...
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Richardson 2022 Purdue Teaching Academy Fellow

Dr. Jennifer Richardson selected as Purdue Teaching Academy Fellow

Dr. Jennifer Richardson, Professor of Learning Design and Technology in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, has been inducted as a Fellow into the Purdue University Teaching Academy in recognition of outstanding and scholarly teaching...