/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usMon, 25 Aug 2025 04:33:05 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxA community project proposed by the USF College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to support STEM teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations CommitteeA community project proposed by the USF College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to support STEM teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative press conference with U.S. Rep Kathy Castor/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools,STEM,Teacher Preparation/education/blog/2021/��ܽ��Ƶapp-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a ��ܽ��Ƶapp in USF's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Elizabeth EngasserFri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Bonnie SkyeAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a ��ܽ��Ƶapp in USF's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Bonnie Skye at USF Tampa/education/blog/2021/��ܽ��Ƶapp-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxStudent LifeCommencement,English Education,Field and Clinical Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/why-becoming-an-educator-great-career-path-��ܽ��Ƶapp-veterans.aspxFeeling the call to serve at an early age, Ashley Duckett and Luissette Lopez began their military journeys with a desire to do something bigger than themselves. Later in life, they both found themselves called to serve in the teaching profession and enrolled at USF to earn their education degrees.Jessenia RiveraThu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Why becoming an educator is a great career path for ��ܽ��Ƶapp veteransFeeling the call to serve at an early age, Ashley Duckett and Luissette Lopez began their military journeys with a desire to do something bigger than themselves. Later in life, they both found themselves called to serve in the teaching profession and enrolled at USF to earn their education degrees.Hand holding a U.S. flag/education/blog/2021/why-becoming-an-educator-great-career-path-��ܽ��Ƶapp-veterans.aspxAdmissions,Student LifeElementary Education,Teacher Preparation/education/blog/2021/elementary-education-majors-pre-planning.aspxCutting summer break short to get an early start on an internship isn’t something that’s typical for college ��ܽ��Ƶapps. But for several Elementary Education majors at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.Jessenia RiveraFri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Elementary Education majors prepare for the new school year through participating in classroom pre-planningCutting summer break short to get an early start on an internship isn’t something that’s typical for college ��ܽ��Ƶapps. But for several Elementary Education majors at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp and collaborating teacher setting up a classroom together/education/blog/2021/elementary-education-majors-pre-planning.aspxAcademicsElementary Education,Field and Clinical Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional ��ܽ��Ƶapp education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For ��ܽ��Ƶapps at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.Jessenia RiveraFri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Exceptional Student Education majors gain hands-on teaching experience at USF Pepin Summer InstituteThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional ��ܽ��Ƶapp education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For ��ܽ��Ƶapps at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.A group photo of USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps at Pepin Academies/education/blog/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Summer Programs,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/college-of-education-accreditation-caep-2021.aspxThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp’s College of Education is now one of 423 total providers meeting rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow.Rocky D. BullFri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education earns full accreditation from Council for the Accreditation of Educator PreparationThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp’s College of Education is now one of 423 total providers meeting rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow.CAEP Accreditation logo/education/blog/2021/college-of-education-accreditation-caep-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsAccreditation,Teacher Preparation/education/blog/2021/��ܽ��Ƶapp-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Kianna PintadoHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.Kianna Pintado/education/blog/2021/��ܽ��Ƶapp-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeElementary Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-go-teach-announcement.aspxThe USF College of Education and USF Athletics are proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation to motivate college ��ܽ��Ƶapp-athletes to enter teaching careers after graduation.External ArticleThu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 USF partners with College Football Playoff Foundation to inspire ��ܽ��Ƶapp-athletes to ‘Go Teach’The USF College of Education and USF Athletics are proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation to motivate college ��ܽ��Ƶapp-athletes to enter teaching careers after graduation.Shape the Future. Go Teach./education/about-us/news/2020/usf-go-teach-announcement.aspxCollege of Education NewsGo Teach,Teacher Preparation,USF Athletics/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxIn response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged ��ܽ��Ƶapps in virtual settings.External ArticleThu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring programIn response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged ��ܽ��Ƶapps in virtual settings.Consuelo Blake holding up a sign to welcome a ��ܽ��Ƶapp/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementCOVID-19,Elementary Education,Literacy Studies,Teacher Preparation/education/blog/2020/��ܽ��Ƶapp-spotlight-merritt-smith.aspxAt the start of her studies at USF, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of USF’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.Jessenia RiveraThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Merritt SmithAt the start of her studies at USF, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of USF’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.Merritt Smith/education/blog/2020/��ܽ��Ƶapp-spotlight-merritt-smith.aspxAcademics,Student LifePhysical Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/final-interns-adapt-to-schooling-changes-coronavirus.aspxThough teaching their ��ܽ��Ƶapps face-to-face in a classroom is no longer an option, seniors completing their final internship in one of the College of Education’s teacher preparation programs are adapting to a “new normal” by virtually teaching and connecting with their ��ܽ��Ƶapps in creative ways.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 College of Education teacher candidates adapt to changes in schooling amid COVID-19 pandemicThough teaching their ��ܽ��Ƶapps face-to-face in a classroom is no longer an option, seniors completing their final internship in one of the College of Education’s teacher preparation programs are adapting to a “new normal” by virtually teaching and connecting with their ��ܽ��Ƶapps in creative ways.��ܽ��Ƶapp: A Preeminent Research ��ܽ��Ƶapp/education/about-us/news/2020/final-interns-adapt-to-schooling-changes-coronavirus.aspxAcademics,Student LifeCOVID-19,Field and Clinical Education,Teacher Preparation/education/about-us/news/2017/education-2017-online-gkt-prep-courses.aspxUSF's Florida Center for Instructional Technology has launched a series of online courses that provide test takers with the skills needed to pass the General Knowledge Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam.External ArticleTue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 USF launches online prep courses to help teachers pass state certification examUSF's Florida Center for Instructional Technology has launched a series of online courses that provide test takers with the skills needed to pass the General Knowledge Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam.iTeach Professional Learning logo/education/about-us/news/2017/education-2017-online-gkt-prep-courses.aspxCenters and InstitutesFlorida Center for Instructional Technology,Teacher Certification,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/helios-stem-wedu-quest-feature.aspxThe Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program, a program in the USF College of Education that aims to produce, support, and enhance the retention of middle grades STEM educators, was featured on WEDU's Quest program this month.External ArticleThu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program Featured on ‘WEDU Quest’The Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program, a program in the USF College of Education that aims to produce, support, and enhance the retention of middle grades STEM educators, was featured on WEDU's Quest program this month.USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp teaching math at local middle school/education/about-us/news/2017/helios-stem-wedu-quest-feature.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Helios STEM Middle School Residency,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics Education,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/mat-lunch-bunch.aspxMaster of Arts in Teaching ��ܽ��Ƶapps put their mathematics education skills to the test in the "Lunch Bunch," a tutoring program offered by USF MAT ��ܽ��Ƶapps at Sulfur Springs Elementary School.External ArticleThu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 MAT ��ܽ��Ƶapps use lunch time to tutor elementary ��ܽ��Ƶapps in math conceptsMaster of Arts in Teaching ��ܽ��Ƶapps put their mathematics education skills to the test in the "Lunch Bunch," a tutoring program offered by USF MAT ��ܽ��Ƶapps at Sulfur Springs Elementary School.USF MAT ��ܽ��Ƶapp tutoring an elementary ��ܽ��Ƶapp in math/education/about-us/news/2017/mat-lunch-bunch.aspxAcademicsCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics Education,Teacher Preparation