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College of Education

2015 News Archive

USC PACES program getting kids moving

While the academic classroom setting has traditionally not been a place for children to get physical activity, Collin Webster and his team are seeking to change that.

UofSC College of Education and Children's Center STEM Fair Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015

Teachers rights around the world

The College of Education Dept. of Educational Studies has invited Dr. Vavrus to share her research insights on postcolonial education, critical development studies, and comparative teacher education in a public talk followed by a public forum at USC.

College of Education Alumni invited to UofSC Homecoming 2015

Alumni are invited to attend the university's homecoming celebration this year to celebrate the opening of the new Alumni Center

Sub-Saharan Africa beckons Fulbright Scholar to return

"This experience," Boutte says, "will allow me to gain firsthand experience, insights, and understandings about the dynamics in Nigeria in order to offer a more balanced view of Africa in general and Nigeria in particular."

Dr. Charles H. Witten: Remembering a monolithic leader

He possessed a discerning disciplined presence befitting a leader. Lives depended on him. Lives were influenced by him. Dr. Charles H. Witten shaped the future for all he encountered.

Matthew Owens named Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow

M.Ed. in Educational Technology student and Richland Two high school math specialist one of 11 selected nationally for top honor

A mustard seed of hope

"I present my story," says Dr. Karen Worthy, "which is quite unique. I was a single, teen mother from a low-income, underrepresented population in rural Chester County, South Carolina..."

As the Witnesses Fall Silent

Dr. E. Doyle Stevick launches book at UNESCO-International Bureau of Education event in Geneva, Switzerland

Distinguished College of Education alumni leading education nationally

The College of Education is proud to announce the achievements of two alumni who are shaping education at the highest levels nationally.

Lauren Brown distinuishes the College of Education

Academic adviser and licensure administrator in the College of Education, Lauren Brown is honored with the UofSC M. Stuart Hunter Award for Outstanding Teaching in University 101.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Share Fair comes to Columbia

A quarter century of PDS success

As a nationally accredited PDS institution, the college has forged an efficacious collaboration with fifteen P-12 partnerships.

Mihaela Ene named 1 of 15 SAS Student Ambassadors worldwide

This SC Educational Policy Center graduate research assistant was recently honored for using SAS technologies. in innovative ways

USC College of Education Special Education faculty win $1.158 million U.S. Department of Education grant to "Focus on Transition"

Kathleen Marshall and Tony Plotner were recently awarded $1.158 million to equip 12 Ph.D. scholars in special education with the newly-developed SC graduate endorsement in Transition Practices.

Teach Science & Mathematics launches video on National Teacher Appreciation Day

Get ready to sing along with and share this viral video hit in support of teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics education careers.

A tradition that every elementary education senior must do

Data-driven research presentations about what these future teachers have learned

Advocate for diversity in counseling awarded a $20,000 Fellowship

I have a passion for helping others, especially those from under-served populations.

Kridel receives AERA Division B's coveted Lifetime Achievement Award

"Craig Kridel has a synoptic vision of education that is generous and caring, generative, wise, and humane..."

USC offers week-long summer Science & Technology Enrichment Program for middle school students

STEP offers students a hands-on, inquiry-based investigation of the world surrounding them.

College of Education Celebrates Excellence

Join us in honoring our high achievers and go-getters. We've got lots of them!

I want to leave something worthwhile

"I'm a storyteller. I am a teacher at heart" says William Hale.

Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education wins Spirit of Partnership Award

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University believes in its people -- and supports their career development

Integrating STEM more deliberately into our teaching

TI-Nspire, CSI class, and assessment writing tips

Lower Richland High School class visits the college

The students said that they would love to go to a college class.

Saturdays in Barnwell

Dr. Thomas Hébert has been working with educators from Hampton, Colleton, Barnwell and Jasper counties.

Six-year study wins SCEPUR Distinguished Paper Award

SCEPUR distinguished paper entries were evaluated and selected based on the usefulness, significance, and educational interest of the topic as well as quality of the research, accuracy of data analysis, appropriateness of the presentation of results; validity of the content; and conformity to APA style.

Innovations in South Carolina Research and Praxis - How it's done

Collaborate, investigate, analyze, qualify, quantify, mentor, evaluate, develop, inform, implement, and influence. These pursuits are what dedicated College of Education faculty, students and staff at college are revolutionizing daily.

College of Education hosts Maya Christina Gonzalez, artist, author, educator, activist, peacemaker and publisher on April 8

Gonzalez will share her quirky, soulful, introspective journey through life as a promoter of creativity, culture, education and respect.

USC Museum of Education hosts A Remembrance of the Orangeburg Massacre Feb. 4

Seven local SICs named to School Improvement Council Honor Roll for 2015

The School Improvement Councils (SICs) of seven South Carolina public schools have been named to the SC School Improvement Council's (SC-SIC) 2015 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education.

Students can explore careers in high school math or science and earn $300 this spring

Earn a $300 stipend when you complete EDSE 210, a one credit-hour elective in which you will work in a local high school math and science classroom and explore teaching as a career.

Get ahead with College of Education summer 2015 classes

Complete coursework toward your major, or take courses toward admission to the Secondary Master of Teaching Degree with summer classes.

College online graduate education programs rank tops nationally

U.S. News & World Report ranks our programs among the best nationally -- no surprise to us.

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.