College of Education

FSU selected as Special Olympics National Banner School

Published: August 24, 2021 | 12:47 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, News

Florida State University has been selected as a National Banner School for 2021-2022 by the Special Olympics, the first university in Florida to achieve this recognition. Founded in the fall of 2019, the Special Olympics at FSU club promotes inclusion both at Florida State and in the community through sports training, competitions and campaigns for […]

Back to school: Florida State University center provides resources for families to help young learners

Published: August 5, 2021 | 10:50 am | Posted in: Education & Society

As children across the country prepare to go back to the classroom — some for the first time since the COVID-19 global pandemic began — the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) at Florida State University has launched a resource section specifically for families navigating those crucial early years of learning. The “For Families” section […]

FSU special education program partners with Leon County Schools on workforce development initiatives

Published: July 29, 2021 | 4:24 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, News

Through a partnership between FSU's College of Education and Leon County Schools, students in the special education program and autism spectrum disorder master’s and certificate programs worked with attendees of the Adult Community Education (ACE) Summer Institute. (FSU College of Education/Jennie Kroeger)

Florida State University’s special education program within the College of Education has formed a partnership with Leon County Schools to address the challenges students with intellectual disabilities face after finishing school and help these individuals find meaningful employment. Through the partnership, FSU students in the special education program and autism spectrum disorder master’s and certificate […]

FSU experts available to discuss history, preparation and impact of Olympic Games

Published: July 12, 2021 | 3:40 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

After a year’s delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics will commence at the end of July to much fanfare, but with no actual fans in the stands. The games begin July 23 and run through Aug. 8. Florida State University researchers are available to assist reporters who are covering the Summer Olympics. Researchers with expertise in sports psychology, […]

FSU researchers receive $1.5M grant to study corequisite developmental education models

Published: July 8, 2021 | 11:40 am | Posted in: Education & Society, News

Toby Park-Gaghan, associate professor and associate chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and associate director of FSU’s Center for Postsecondary Success, is the principal investigator for the project. (FSU College of Education)

Florida State University researchers have received a $1.5M grant from the Institute of Education Sciences — the independent, nonpartisan statistics, research and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education — to study corequisite developmental education courses and their effect on students’ postsecondary outcomes. This project responds to Texas House Bill (HB) 2223, which requires […]

FSU’S Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching to partner with American Volleyball Coaches Association

Published: June 23, 2021 | 2:20 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, News

Florida State University’s Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching, known as FSU COACH, has formed a new partnership with the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). As part of the partnership, FSU COACH will be the official coach education provider for the AVCA. “Continuing education is a critical component of successful coaching,” said Kathy DeBoer, executive director of the AVCA. “FSU COACH will provide a connection […]

New report by FSU Center for Postsecondary Success highlights progress of Florida’s developmental education reform

Published: June 22, 2021 | 3:55 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, University News

The Center for Postsecondary Success (CPS) is housed with the College of Education. (FSU Photography Services)

A new report by Florida State University’s Center for Postsecondary Success (CPS) highlights the evolution in the implementation of the Florida developmental education reform. Stipulated by Senate Bill 1720, Florida’s developmental education reform was implemented in the fall of 2014 and required institutions in the Florida College System (FCS) to redesign the delivery of their […]

Florida Center for Reading Research draws on multiple disciplines to advance the science of reading

Published: June 21, 2021 | 10:46 am | Posted in: News

The state of reading and writing is a crisis in the United States. In 2019, only 35% of fourth-grade students performed at or above the National Assessment of Educational Progress reading-proficiency level. Ignited by that somber statistic, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) at Florida State University is using its extensive network to advance […]

FSU School of Teacher Education announces new director

Published: April 22, 2021 | 12:24 pm | Posted in: Education & Society

Kathleen Clark, associate professor of mathematics education in the College of Education, has been appointed director of the School of Teacher Education. (College of Education)

Florida State University’s School of Teacher Education within the College of Education has appointed a new director. Kathleen Clark, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics education in the College of Education, will provide leadership to faculty, students and staff within the School of Teacher Education, which houses more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and […]

FSU experts available to share research insights for Autism Acceptance Month

Published: March 31, 2021 | 1:55 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

The Autism Society of America celebrates April as Autism Acceptance Month as part of the organization’s efforts to build a better awareness of the signs, symptoms and realities of autism. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. […]

Podcasts across FSU’s campus foster connections during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published: March 17, 2021 | 9:46 am | Posted in: News, University News

The rise in popularity of podcasts is a trend that’s hit Florida State University, especially as the campus community looks for ways to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. A variety of faculty, staff, students and alumni have launched an array of podcasts that share compelling stories featuring different programs and people at the university. […]

A year of COVID-19: Researchers pivot to answer questions raised by the pandemic

Published: March 12, 2021 | 10:49 am | Posted in: News

When news started circulating early last year about a virus in China that was spreading like wildfire, Associate Professor of Biological Science Jonathan Dennis was in the middle of his normal spring semester activities. He was teaching classes and working on several projects in his lab related to the role of chromatin in gene regulation. But when the […]

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