Frances Contreras named third dean of UCI School of Education |
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Dr. Frances Contreras, who is widely acclaimed for her research on academic diversity and access from preschool to the Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the UCI School of Education, following a nationwide search. She will assume her new role on Jan. 1, 2022. |
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The Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) – a robust unit within the School of Education – creates collaborations that support student preparation for and success in higher education. Over the next month, we are sharing 25 stories in honor of the people, programs and partnerships that have helped impact millions of students, teachers and families over the past quarter century.
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Profs. receive IES grant to train underrepresented undergraduates in education analytics, data science |
“Our mission is to support minoritized students, as well as those from diverse backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in educational data science and learning analytics fields,” said Associate Professor June Ahn. |
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Research team receives NIA grant to help mitigate effects of age-related cognitive decline and hearing loss |
A five-year, $2.6 million grant will test the benefits of a music-based intervention on speech-in-competition abilities in an older adult population, including individuals that may be at risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. |
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Prof. Rossella Santagata awarded NSF grant to enhance understanding of student thinking in mathematics “proof-transition courses”
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The project will design and investigate the efficacy of a video-annotation curriculum centered on teacher noticing and responsive and equitable mathematics instruction. |
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Prof. Sandra Simpkins receives NSF grant to study math and science motivation |
Using seven existing data sets, Simpkins and her research team will explore who is motivated to pursue mathematics and science, what sustains students’ motivation, and if those processes vary across development and historical time. |
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Study shows Ethnic Studies course led to increase in high school graduation and college matriculation |
“Providing students with environments that affirm their identities and center experiences of communities of color, while also giving students an opportunity to grapple with challenging issues like racism and inequality, had lasting academic benefits in ways that few other interventions have," said Assistant Professor Emily Penner.
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Profs. receive Faculty Mentorship Award for Inclusive Excellence |
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“Both Dr. Susanne Jaeggi (left) and Dr. Adriana Villavicencio have made exemplary contributions in supporting the success of underrepresented minorities in the School of Education’s academic programs and research mission,” said Elizabeth Peña, professor and associate dean of faculty development and diversity.
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Modest Supports for Sustaining Professional Development Outcomes over the Long Term |
Longitudinal research funded by the NSF and conducted by Professor Judith Sandholtz (in collaboration with Cathy Ringstaff at WestEd) investigated the value of professional development tune-ups for teachers. Watch the findings.
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OCEAN Network featured in UCI Brilliant Future Report |
When a world-class School of Education, local K-12 teachers, principals, students and district administrators come together, great things happen. |
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First-Year Research Poster Presentations 2021 |
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Second-year doctoral students completed their first year of research throughout the pandemic and, on September 24, 2021, presented at the School of Education's annual poster session, a hallmark of the doctoral program. |
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WHAT'S NEW AT THE UCI SCHOOL OF EDUCATION |
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More information about the UCI School of Education is available
via the PDFs below. Be sure to check out everything that's new
and learn more about our exciting community!
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- Alumnus Keith Curry (Ed.D ‘11) pens op-ed: Unapologetically Fighting for Black Student Success (Los Angeles Sentinel)
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Distinguished Professor Greg Duncan's $17 million project, "Baby's First Years", detailed (The 74)
- UCI Science Project Director Kelley T. Le, UCI CalTeach Director Doron Zinger discuss the importance of teaching students to become scientifically literate citizens (Mashable)
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Assistant Professor Emily Penner (pictured, right) to present at OCDE colloquium focused on Ethnic Studies curriculum (Voice of OC)
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Assistant Professor Emily Penner shares expertise at OCDE colloquium focused on Ethnic Studies curriculum (OC Register)
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The Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) - a robust unit within the School of Education - creates collaborations that support student preparation for and success in higher education. The CFEP's programs support K-12 teacher and student development, transfer students, and UCI undergraduates from all majors. With the support of the CFEP, the School of Education is creating opportunities for students to achieve the American dream.
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- Assistant Director Patricia Anderson named to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee for WACUBO (more)
- Science Project Director Kelley T. Le elected as Ten Strands nonprofit organization board member (more)
- CFEP recognizes George Vazquez as he pursues Informational Science doctorate (more)
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Throughout October we are highlighting 25 stories in honor of the people, programs and partnerships that have helped impact millions of students, teachers and families over the past quarter century. |
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October 18 – Brown Bag Lecture: Assistant Professor Imani Goffney, University of Maryland
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October 20 – "Write Further: Striving for Collective Liberation, Building Youth Writing Communities", presented by the WRITE Center
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November 1 – Brown Bag Lecture: Associate Professor Gigi Luk, McGill University
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November 10 – "The Right to Write in Our Mother Tongue: Antiracist Writing Pedagogies that work toward Black Linguistic Justice", presented by the WRITE Center
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November 15 – Brown Bag Lecture: Assistant Professor Laura Allen, University of New Hampshire
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November 29 – Brown Bag Lecture: Professor Susanna Loeb, Brown University
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December 6 – Brown Bag Lecture: Associate Professor Antoinette Landor, University of Missouri
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December 15 – 2021 Virtual Literacy Conference: "The Way Forward: Creating Engaging and Equitable Literacy Practices for K-12 Learners", presented by the UCI Writing Project
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Community Engagement Initiatives |
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The UCI School of Education is home to several initiatives intended to foster community-driven solutions to education issues, problems, and inequities faced by our local communities with implications for national and global impact. As a cornerstone of a preeminent research university, the School of Education's community-engaged initiatives link strong research knowledge and expertise to pressing local needs.
Below are the latest updates from the Orange County Educational Advancement Network (OCEAN) and the UCI Teacher Academy.
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Please enjoy a list of recent publications by our world-class faculty, graduate students, and alumni. |
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