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Expert: Addressing school discipline disparities begins with reducing suspensions

Educators, policymakers discuss potential solutions at this year's annual State of Education conference.

Department head selected as an inaugural USG Chancellor's Learning Scholar

Rob Branch was recently selected to join the inaugural group of the University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor's Learning Scholars to promote instructional designs and facilitate student-centered learning.

College of Education dean focuses on building collaborative community

Whether she's working with pre-service teachers or one of her six doctoral students, Dean Denise Spangler strives to inspire genuine curiosity in the way her students approach their teaching.

Amazing Student: Stephanie Toliver

Stephanie Toliver is a third-year doctoral student studying language and literacy education. She is the 2018 recipient of the American Library Association's Diversity Research Grant.

Two College of Education alumni receive Fulbright assistantships

Laura Moeller (B.S.Ed. '18) and Elizabeth Jennings (B.S.Ed. '18) were among nine UGA alumni who received English teaching assistantship awards from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

When hurricanes threaten, take time to focus on mental health

Alan E. Stewart, a professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services who studies weather and climate psychology, shares his advice on staying calm and clear-headed in a severe weather event.

Associate professor featured in NBC short film on home schooling

Cheryl Fields-Smith explains why more African-American families are home-schooling their children.

In the news: RAIL finds international media coverage

On a recent visit to Honduras, researchers with RAIL were highlighted in nearly a dozen media outlets, including both print and TV sources.

Professor's visit to Israel spreads lessons of language

Speaking at several conferences and events, Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor introduced a variety of educators to ways the arts can enhance language learning.

'Cookies' and 'Crumbles' help kids realize their appetite for science

A science education game developed by a College of Education faculty member wins the 2018 International Serious Play Award.
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