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A new study will investigate the effect informal social relationships have on the psychological health of older Kenyans experiencing chronic poverty.
The pilot study, led by principal investigator James Muruthi and conducted through the Center for Equity Promotion at the UO College of Education, will be the first of its kind to identify effective social supports for aging and socioeconomically disadvantaged Kenyans.
There has arguably been never a tougher time to be a teacher.
Working amid a deadly global pandemic while navigating multiple problems and evolving guidelines has placed more pressure on teachers than ever before. And for educators who work with students with disabilities or others who belong to vulnerable or underrepresented populations, the challenges mushroomed, especially once students went remote, UO researchers have found.
COE Evergreen Associate Professor Nichole Kelly is featured in the Oregon Quarterly discussing her studies of weight bias and discrimination.
Kids and books have always been at the heart of the work that both SMART Reading and Children’s Book Bank do.
Now, the nonprofits are combining their efforts by merging into a single organization, a process expected to wrap up sometime in 2022.
Lillian Duran, associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Oregon’s College of Education and an expert in early literacy, said teaching children how to use and enjoy books and getting them motivated to seek out books is “incredibly important” in building a foundation for academic success, especially for children who don’t have easy access to books.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uptick in depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. In a recent poll conducted by USA TODAY and Suffolk University, the vast majority of respondents reported feeling like the country is experiencing a mental health crisis.
As people grapple with how to manage this challenging environment, experts from the Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services in the UO’s College of Education have offered some research-based tips for promoting mental health and wellness in 2022.
Virginia Beavert, Michelle Jacob, and Joana W. Jansen released the book Anakú Iwachá: Yakama Legends and Stories in June. This new edition, drawn from a time before the coming of human beings when animals were like people, presents characters and motifs that paint a bigger picture of the world as Yakama ancestors knew it.
In honor of American Education Week, IES recognizes the many school-based educators and staff who work together to support student learning and growth.
Dr. Rob Horner (University of Oregon) and his team recognized the need for school problem-solving teams to access to student academic and behavioral data and to have a protocol for the effective use of these data. Based on an observational tool, Decision Observation Recording and Analysis (DORA), and a decision-making process developed with a previous NCSER grant, they evaluated the efficacy of Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS).
COE faculty have been selected for recognition at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2022 Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday January 13th.
Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann will be receiving the Social Justice “Drum Major” Award. The Social Justice “Drum Major” award recognizes a faculty, staff member, or scholar who demonstrates a commitment to and engages in equity and inclusion efforts in the campus community. This individual has made significant contributions in improving access and opportunity for faculty, staff, and students on campus by dismantling barriers through putting into place policies, programs, or initiatives to enhance opportunity and success for underrepresented populations.
The Sapsik’ʷałá Tribal Advisory Council, including Leilani Sabzalian and Michelle Jacob, will receive the Outstanding Community Partner Award. This award recognizes an outstanding community partner (an individual or organization) who demonstrates exceptional achievement and commitment to promoting and practicing diversity, inclusion, equity, and access within the Eugene/Springfield community and/or in partnership with the university.
The dean of the University of Oregon College of Education weighs in on how colleges are adapting to students’ needs in the pandemic.
A new University of Oregon master’s program in education policy and leadership will teach students how to increase equity in education from a systemic level.
The one-year program, led by College of Education professors Ilana Umansky and David Liebowitz, combines research methods, educational theory, policy studies and leadership studies. Applications are due at the end of January and classes begin in June at the Eugene campus.