Category: Of Interest
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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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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…
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The Ripple Effect of Mentorship: A Cross-Case Analysis of Five Rural, Latine Youth – Dr. Robin Brandehoff
The literature on mentorship centralizes formal mentoring programs with hired and trained staff and volunteers to work with at-promise youth of color at school- or community-based sites such as Big Brothers Big Sisters or smaller localized programs; however, these programs are not always available in rural areas. This multiple case study explores the phenomenon of…
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Ed Review (09/15/23)
Topics covered in this edition of Ed Review: BACK TO SCHOOL AFFORDABLE REPAYMENT PLAN SERVING ALL STUDENTS CONSTITUTION DAY UNLOCKING PATHWAYS SUMMITS ODDS AND ENDS QUOTE TO NOTE UPCOMING EVENTS Click here to access the article on the Ed Review website
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Bea Romer, SEHD Educational Psychology Program Alum, Former Colorado First Lady and Lifelong ECE Advocate, has Died at Age 93
Romer co-founded what is now the Montview Community Preschool and Kindergarten in 1964. She also co-founded the Stanley British Primary School and Stanley Teacher Prep Program in Denver. She received an MA in Educational Psychology from our school. Click here to learn more on the Denver Post website