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You’re Invited: EdPrepLab Policy Briefing – The State of the Teacher Workforce
Educator Preparation Laboratory invites you to join us for The State of the Teacher Workforce: A State-by-State Analysis of Factors Influencing Teacher Shortages, Supply, Demand, Equity Wednesday, October 25 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Click here to register for the event EdPrepLab, an initiative of the Learning Policy Institute and Bank Street College of Education,…
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Reminder to Apply for IRC Professional Development Grants by September 30th!
Professional Development Grant Deadline is Fast Approaching! The University of Colorado Denver Association of Lecturers (UCDALI) and the Center for Faculty Development & Advancement (CFDA) are offering professional development grants of $1000. This grant can be used for: Conference participation (such as presenting a paper/poster, moderating a session, etc.) Attending/participating in professional development trainings, workshops,…
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Raising the Bar: Elevating Educator Diversity to Enhance Educational Experiences Conference on Equity in Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Education will host the Conference on Equity in Opportunity, October 26-27, 2023, in Denver, CO. Join us for a 1.5-day event as we discuss priorities for a diverse workforce in education, identify hurdles to making a diverse workforce a reality, disseminate and amplify promising practices, and share information about grant funding to increase…
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Denver School Board Candidate Forums
Denver Public School Board members are elected to nonpartisan four-year terms that are staggered in odd-numbered years. There are seven school board members in total with five representing each city district and two at-large members. In the upcoming election on November 7th, there are three board seats up for election (District 1, District 5, and…
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You’re Invited — “Bien Educado: Raising Latine Children to Thrive” Online Lecture with Dr. Gustavo Carlo
Latines are the largest ethnic/racial minority group in the U.S. yet data show significant disparities in high school graduation rates, college attendance and graduation. These statistics run counter to the strong emphasis in Latine culture on the importance of education, and demonstrate that several risk factors threaten and undermine Latine students’ academic achievement. Join Dr.…
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Meet Nacarid Silva Marquez, 2023-24 GA for SEHD’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As a first-generation immigrant, daughter, friend, and educator, I have leveraged my identities to advocate for high-quality, equitable, and inclusive practices at the district level within Colorado. Pursuing a doctoral degree in education with a concentration in Urban and Diverse Communities, I have remained dedicated to my own learning while working full-time in Denver Public…
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Support with Recruiting LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff to the LGBTQ+ Operational Team
As CU Denver works to strengthen efforts to establish a genuine sense of community and belonging for our LGBTQ+ colleagues within the faculty, staff, and student body, a work group (Operational Team) is being formed. This group will work to develop strategies for CU Denver to become a LGBTQ+-Serving Institution. This is similar to other…
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UndocAllyship Training Friday 9/22 Hosted by the Center for Identity and Inclusion
Peace, SEHD Community. The Center for Identity and Inclusion (CII) is hosting an UndocAllyship Training on Friday, 9/22, and the information should be helpful to us as we think about maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our community. See information provided by Aisury Vasquez (CU Denver’s Director of Latinx Student Services,…
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Welcome Briten Russdal-Hamre, Visiting Scholar from Norway
Please welcome Briten Russdal-Hamre. She is a visiting scholar from Norway who will be here until December and is located in office 734. Please drop in and say hello. Briten is an Assistant Professor at University of Stavanger, Norway, where she teaches Norwegian, mainly grammar, reading and writing, in Teachers Education. She is specially interested…
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Volunteers Needed!! Future Teacher Expo
The SEHD Office of Recruitment and Outreach is soliciting the help of students, staff, and faculty to volunteer at the Future Teacher Expo on Friday October 6th. The event is for high school students who have interests in education and community engagement. There are various volunteer opportunities and timeslots throughout the day. Lunch will be…