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Kathryn Wiley, PhD candidate in educational foundations, policy and practice, has been selected as a 2016 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation Fellow . The fellowship program aims to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the...

A bestselling book, “Why Do English Learners Struggle with Reading? Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities” by CU-Boulder School of Education researchers was recently published in its second edition. The book asks readers do students’ reading difficulties reflect language acquisition issues or a learning disability? This essential guide helps educators...

After 15 years of scholarship, Alaina Beaver participated in her last commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, recognizing her Doctoral degree from the School of Education in Literacy Studies, Curriculum and Instruction. Beaver is the Universal Instructional Design Consultant for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) here at the University...

A new, sweeping national study of educational research use among school and district leaders finds generally positive attitudes toward the value of research and frequent use of research for decision-making. The report was published by the National Center for Research in Policy and Practice (NCRPP) , which is funded by...

CU Engage recently introduced the new cohort of Faculty Fellows in Community-Based Learning for the 2016-17 year. The aim of the Faculty Fellows Program is to expand, deepen, and institutionalize community-based learning at CU Boulder CU Engage is an interdisciplinary center based in the School of Education and serving the...

Kathy Schultz, the incoming dean for the School of Education, sat down with Nicholas Garcia from Chalkbeat to discuss teaching, the educational landscape, and her upcoming role in the School. Schultz will begin as dean in August, and she will succeed Lorrie Shepard, who has led the school as dean...

Pati Hernandez’s facebook page recently sent her a reminder about where she was two years ago — in a practicum classroom as an education student. The reminder was fitting as graduation looms and considering that classroom experience solidified her aspirations of becoming a teacher. In that class, Hernandez became particularly...

This month, graduates will celebrate their hard work and well-deserved degrees, but many students have also gone out of their way to earn a minor as well. Sayoni Nyakoon will pick up minors in Leadership Studies and Education . Here is why she — and many others — sought additional...

It has been a great couple of weeks for Chas Douthit as he approaches graduation. Last week he received an Outstanding Student Award from the College Music, and this week he will address fellow graduates as the honored student speaker at the College of Music Commencement Ceremony on May 6...

To whom and to what end? An analysis of knowledge mobilization and public scholarship strategies developed by schools of education Presented by Gustavo E. Fischman, professor of educational policy at Arizona State University University of Colorado School of Education Spring Colloquium April 27, 2016 Questions related to the relevance, accessibility,...