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Brian Burt cited as Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
An Iowa State University assistant professor of education who studies the experiences of graduate students has been cited as a 2019 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Brian Burt, who researches institutional policies and practices that influence students’ educational and workforce pathways, is one of 15 scholars recognized as representing "the very best of the U.S. academy" from among hundreds of nominees all working toward a more equitable and just society. Read More

January 24, 2019
Leadership scholar to direct Iowa State University School of Education
AMES, Iowa — A former Iowa State University faculty member who studies effective leadership will return to Ames to lead the Iowa State University School… Read More

January 24, 2019
Iowa State University teacher education student, Project SEARCH interns learn from each other
Sarah Brangoccio thought that by going into special education, she’d be the teacher helping students. But then she got to know Amber Kirk, Adele Krier,… Read More

December 18, 2018
Haley Haskell applies learning technologies skills in unexpected places
Haley Haskell has made one thing clear: she has no intention becoming a physical education teacher. However, being placed into a physical education… Read More

November 30, 2018
Sketchnoting pushes students to learn, retain information differently — particularly in STEM
As leaders in the U.S. aim to increase the number of young people who prepare to work in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, Iowa State University professors are testing new ways to learn and teach STEM subjects. Ann Gansemer-Topf, an associate professor in the School of Education, is studying whether sketchnoting — a new method of note-taking — enhances learning among Iowa State University students in an introductory ecology class. Read More

November 28, 2018
Branstad scholarship recipients discuss education with state leaders
The Iowa State University School of Education Branstad scholars met with Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg at the Iowa State Capitol on… Read More

November 27, 2018
Board of Regents approves Doctorate of Education program to start fall 2019
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved the proposed Doctorate of Education program in the School of Education. The newly approved,… Read More

November 16, 2018
School of Education scholars continue tradition of academic excellence
On November 15-17, Iowa State University School of Education graduate students and faculty members will present at the Association for the Study of Higher Education’s… Read More

November 12, 2018
Reason named interim associate dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences
Robert Reason, professor and associate director for research and administration in the School of Education at Iowa State University, has been named interim associate dean for undergraduate academic affairs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The appointment runs from September 24, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Read More

October 19, 2018
Vanessa Espinoza finds purpose in giving back to the Latinx community
Fifteen years ago, School of Education graduate student Vanessa Espinoza became a United States citizen. This year, she is being honored as a Latinx leader… Read More

September 28, 2018