Author: sehd
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Succeeding Through Scholarship: Melinda Rossi, EdD Student, Focuses on Justice, Equity, and Diverse Identities
“With three children between the ages of one to four, a career as an early childhood special education classroom teacher in Brighton, CO, and a lifelong dream of pursuing a doctorate degree, Rossi desired a program created for busy working professionals that supported her interests regarding research and evaluation methods in schools. Thanks to flexible…
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Faculty spotlight: Heather Johnson – Globally Sharpening Math Reasoning and Engagement
“Dr. Heather Johnson, professor of mathematics education at CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development, often rises early in the morning to collaborate with colleagues. The unusual hours come with the territory of being an internationally engaged scholar. Whether she’s Zooming with a German colleague to co-edit the theory section of the forthcoming handbook, co-leading…
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Collaborating to Give Teacher Ed Students a Voice in Future Policy: Evaluating the Impact of Colorado’s Educator Stipends
“In 2022, the Colorado legislature passed the Educator Stipend Act (HB22-1220), an innovative program intended to reduce the financial barriers often faced by student teachers during their culminating clinical teaching experiences. Using COVID relief funds, the bill targeted lower income students based on eligibility for Pell grant funding, who tend to be more diverse. In…
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Selected Funded Projects — School of Education & Human Development
“Faculty in the School of Education & Human Development are focused on improving education and behavioral health in Colorado and making programs and pathways more accessible for students of varying backgrounds. Since August 2023, faculty secured over $2.2 million dollars in grants that will improve the future of education.” Click here to continue reading on…
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Families, Climate Change, and Social Justice: CU Denver Represented at the United Nations
“In May, CU Denver will be represented at the United Nations (UN) for the 30th Annual International Day of Families observance by Ruben P. Viramontez Anguiano, the Founding Program Chair and Professor of Human Development in Family Relations program in the School of Education & Human Development. Anguiano will be presenting, along with his son, Olin Harrison Anguiano, and his colleagues,…
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Classroom Technology Fixes/Plans
The OIT AV team is proposing standardization of classroom technologies. They have developed a prototype “hyflex classroom” in North Classroom Building, Room 1405 – that folks are welcome to explore. This is a standard smart classroom setup with better components, so higher costs and fewer break downs. These rooms start at $60k each. The SEHD…
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Grant Writing Workshops (Two Part Series)
Are you interested in further developing your grant writing skills? This two session hybrid series will focus on grant writing tips, tricks, and resources. Information about how to write an application that aligns with a Request for Proposals, tips and tricks to make the writing process easier, and resources to support your writing process will…
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April 1st In-Person: Diversity In The Workplace and In Your Higher Education Journey
The TRIO & STFE teams, are excited to invite you to a series of diversity and inclusion workshops this upcoming Monday, April 1st, 2024 in thanks to a grant provided by the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Brandi Scott Ph.D., Director of Multicultural Student Center at the University of Texas San Antonio, is joining…
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SEHD Academic Advisor Position
There will be an Advisor open position and we need your support in disseminating to any higher education professionals you might know that might be interested. Your help to distribute is greatly appreciated. SEHD Academic Advisor Position– Intermediate Professional has been posted to CU Careers. Preference will be given to complete applications received by April 1, 2024.…
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Join us for the AERA Colorado Reception
Headed to the AERA 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia? Don’t miss the Colorado Reception on April 13. Join your colleagues and alumni from the CU Boulder School of Education and friends from the Colorado colleges and schools of education for food, drink, and good company at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. AERA 2024 Colorado Reception Saturday,…