College of Education News

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Schools are Key to Health Promotion
Through faculty and programs, the College of Education improves not just children’s education, but their well-being
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Improving Teen Lives With a Breath of Fresh Air
Does time outdoors and in nature reduce youth stress? The UO is using new tech to answer that.
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Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Shire, PhD
Learn more about Stephanie Shire, PhD, Associate Professor in Special Education, through our Faculty Spotlight series. Pictured with doctoral student Wenjing Bao.
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School belonging for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Creating positive and supportive school environments. Celebrating Pride Month: HEDCO Institute's June blog focuses on school belonging and connectedness for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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How can middle and high schools improve support for English learners?
Federally funded research aims to find ways to increase English learners’ access to rigorous courses for high school completion.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Wu, COE Data Analyst
A warm welcome to Jenny Wu, the College of Education’s new Data Analyst and proud alumna!
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Teachers give high marks to Ballmer Institute credential program
The new three-course program gives professional educators tools to immediately take back to classrooms.
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Student Spotlight: Lizette Nuñez
Learn more about Lizette Nuñez, a student in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program.
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Student Spotlight: Dana Cohen Lissman
Learn more about Dana Cohen Lissman, MS, BCBA, a PhD candidate in Special Education.
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Faculty researchers share latest on reading development
Reading ability has been linked to children’s overall academic achievement and post-school success. Yet not all students have access to instruction that will ensure they become successful readers. Research plays an important role in identifying practices that help teachers instruct and children learn.