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.
Professor Emeritus Rob Horner, PhD, whose groundbreaking work has helped schools nationwide implement proactive systems that promote positive behavior, strengthen school climate, and support student success, was inducted into the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Hall of Fame at the Global MTSS Summit on July 31, 2026.
Petrone Professor Maithreyi Gopalan, associate professor and researcher at UO says the 2023-24 collection introduced several new pieces of information. Gopalan, like other researchers NPR heard from, said she and a team of other researchers hope to publish a deeper analysis of the data on their website in the coming days.
As schools across Eugene and Springfield welcome new leadership for the 2026-27 school year, we're proud to see 11 University of Oregon College of Education alumni among the 25 principals, assistant principals, and district leaders stepping into new roles.
Rhonda Nese, PhD, associate professor in the College of Education, Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, has been appointed to the Oregon Department of Education’s Substance Use Prevention Advisory Group.
