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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.
The CU Boulder School of Education recently welcomed more than 200 students, families, donors, faculty, and staff to the 2026 Scholarship Celebration, an annual event recognizing scholarship and fellowship recipients and the community that supports them. View the photos.
Keynote to focus on moving across differences in classroomsThe University of Colorado Boulder will celebrate and center excellence in teaching at the 2026 Best Should Teach Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the
With more than two decades of distinguished service to the School of Education community under his belt, Derek Briggs embarked on his new role of as Associate Dean of Faculty on Jan. 1. We caught up with Briggs for a conversation about his hopes for the role and to learn more about his passions at work and at play.
As we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, we in the CU Boulder School of Education are grateful for the many moments of joy, recognition, and community this year has brought. Looking forward to building on the opportunities that 2025 presented and making new memories in 2026.