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Readers, teachers, kids, families, librarians—and all those who love children’s literature—are invited to celebrate the magic of books at the Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Boulder Public Library. Co-hosted by the CU Boulder School of Education and the Boulder Bookstore, the free event features nationally acclaimed, award-winning authors and more.
CU Boulder's BUENO Center for Multicultural Education celebrated its 50th anniversary with an evening in September honoring its roots in community, culture and biliteracy while coming together to invest in the next generation and the future of educational equity. See photos from the event and learn more about the evening.
Earlier this October, CU Boulder School of Education students hiked the trails in Boulder for the annual Teachers Hit the Trail event. Created and organized by the School of Education Student Government, the Teachers Hit the Trail is an annual event where elementary and secondary education students and leadership students are able to learn more about creating experiences for outdoor education, connect with peers of different majors and years and enjoy Boulder’s beautiful Flatirons.
For the first Educators Day with the Buffs, we asked: Who are the Colorado educators who are “going the extra yard” this year in their classrooms and schools? Four finalists emerged from a nomination pool of outstanding Colorado educators and were recognized at the Buffs football game against Weber State on Sept. 12 on Folsom Field.
Last fall, students in the student development class were asked a perennial question: “If you had a magic wand, what would you change about CU Boulder to better support students?” Nuvia Mendoza’s magic-wand wish was clear: CU Boulder needs an orientation for Spanish-speaking families.
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) announced recently two University of Colorado Boulder education scholars, doctoral candidate Danielle Aguilar and alumnus Christopher Saldaña, have been selected for two of the nation’s
Educators will engage in virtual workshops focused on biliteracy, queer justice and creating inclusive learning environmentsCU Boulder is launching a new 10-month professional learning series designed to help educators create safe
William “Bill” Penuel, Distinguished Professor of Learning Sciences and Human Development in the School of Education, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences—one of the highest honors in academia and a historic milestone for the school. Penuel, whose election was announced on April 22, is the first faculty member from education ever elected to the Academy.
The CU Boulder Boulder School of Education has selected two initial projects— professional development in nonfiction writing and deepening a community partnership—to launch the new Dean’s Public Scholarship Fund, an initiative designed to strengthen public‑facing scholarship and deepen the impact in communities across Colorado and beyond.
Each year, the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting represents the world's largest gathering of education researchers and is a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative research. The 2026 AERA Annual Meeting will take place in Los Angeles from April 8 to 12. Read the CU Boulder's guide to AERA to see our faculty and graduate students participating in this year's conference.