Category: Graduate Students

Jingyuan Zhang teaching about disabilities at the Purdue CDF Freedom School® Program. She is seated in a chair in front of a group of children who are seated on the ground. In her hands are two books titled

Education PhD student creates disability awareness program for elementary students, teachers

A program created by a Purdue University College of Education doctoral student helps teach young children how to better understand difference and diversity - specifically, fellow classmates with disabilities. The program also supports general education teachers and students by teaching...
Three LDT students standing outside of the Hanna Center smiling at the camera.

Using AR to promote learning at local after school program

A team of Purdue educators are using augmented reality (AR) to promote environmental sustainability among underrepresented students at a local after school program in Lafayette, Indiana. William R. Watson, professor of learning design and technology (LDT) in the College of...
Dr. Alice Johnson meeting with online graduate students.

Post-master’s Ed Specialist degree requirements updated, helps school administrators

Educators who want to earn an Indiana school superintendent license must hold a degree beyond a master’s degree – either an Educational Specialist (EdS) or PhD, and take state approved courses in school district administration. Recently, Purdue University reduced the...
(l to r) Ryan Freeman, Josie Heidlage, and Matt Lindelien

Professionals jumpstart rewarding teaching careers via College’s Transition to Teaching program

Becoming an educator is a great way to impact the lives of young people, make a difference in a subject or field, and practice lifelong learning. Many teachers start their training in college and begin their teaching careers after graduation,...

College honors faculty, staff and students

The College of Education held its annual Faculty, Staff and Student award and recognition ceremony on April 28, 2023.  “For me, this event is a highlight of the academic year as we take time to pause and recognize the exemplary...
Midwest Social Studies Graduate Student Retreat

College to host Midwest Social Studies Graduate Student Retreat

The College of Education will host the annual Midwest Social Studies Graduate Student Retreat in Beering Hall on May 15-16. “This retreat is an annual event that brings together graduate students in the region to present research and get feedback...