Guiding students toward understanding the limits of their knowledge on familiar topics is a critical layer of engagement, experts say. Professor Jerry Rosiek, education studies department head at University of Oregon College of Education offers expert commentary.
For Family and Human Services Alum Mary Troffaes, LMFT, CADC-I, the path to a career in mental health began not with a detailed professional plan, but with a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Congratulations to Wendy Machalicek, PhD, who received a 2026 Outstanding Department Head Award from the Office of the Provost. This award recognizes and rewards department heads on campus who are exemplary in their leadership at the UO.
Educators and researchers spoke with Education Week about the challenges older English learners face beyond elementary grades and effective strategies schools can use to best serve them. Professor Ilana Umansky, PhD, contributed expertise and insight.
Willamette High School teacher Nate Jackson, UOTeach ’22, has been named an Oregon Lottery Regional Teacher of the Year. Since 2019, he has inspired students through American Studies and Black Studies, supported the school’s Black Student Union, and expanded opportunities for students to explore history, culture, and future possibilities.
The COE is proud to partner with MediaplanetUSA on the Empowering Our Essential Workers campaign, spotlighting important early childhood education issues and resources. For current and future special education teachers, additional training can help strengthen their impact.
Professor Ilana Umansky’s research helped inform California’s overhaul of its 50-year-old English learner reclassification policy. Research conducted with QRME PhD student Havisha Khurana contributed to the development of AB 2555, which was unanimously passed by the Legislature and signed into law.
This month, The Center for Childhood Safety and Well-being (CSAW) proudly celebrates Senior Research Assistant Simone Piper’s 10-year anniversary, recognizing a decade of leadership, scholarship, and unwavering commitment to preventing child abuse and maltreatment.
Two University of Oregon faculty have been recognized for their efforts by Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Medical Research Foundation of Oregon. John Seeley, the Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor of Education and executive director of the HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice is one of the award recipients who will receive the Discovery Award.
As the new dean of the University of Oregon College of Education, Thomson Professor Emily Tanner-Smith, PhD, brings a deep commitment to research, student success, and community impact.
