FEINSTEIN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT 2024–2025
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FEINSTEIN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT 2023–2024
URI to host celebration of NSF, PBS KIDS collaboration that inspires future scientists on May 10
New master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy to launch next fall
University of Rhode Island achieves prestigious Carnegie R1 status, ascends to top tier of U.S. research universities
University of Illinois professor to deliver 2025 Finkelstein Lecture, Feb. 19
Multilingual Learner educator wins 2024 Milken Award
R.I. Teachers of the Year to discuss issues, insights and experiences in education, Oct. 24 at URI
What makes for a successful teacher and what is the best advice for new teachers – from those recognized for excellence in education.
Continue reading "R.I. Teachers of the Year to discuss issues, insights and experiences in education, Oct. 24 at URI"Feinstein College’s namesake, benefactor dies
Educational philanthropist and the namesake of the University of Rhode Island’s College of Education, Alan Shawn Feinstein, passed away on Sept. 7, 2024. He was 93.
Continue reading "Feinstein College’s namesake, benefactor dies"$500,000 Gift to Advance Education Research at the University of Rhode Island
URI education professor named among 2023 Stanford’s top 2% list of scientists worldwide
The list identifies the world’s leading researchers making a significant impact.
Continue reading "URI education professor named among 2023 Stanford’s top 2% list of scientists worldwide"URI’s Noelani Perez named national ‘Major of the Year’ by SHAPE America
Noelani Perez ’24 has been named national Major of the Year by SHAPE AMERICA Society of Health and Physical Educators
Continue reading "URI’s Noelani Perez named national ‘Major of the Year’ by SHAPE America"Paige Leddy ’07, ’21 named 2023 Milken Educator Award recipient
The award was presented Oct. 10 at a surprise all-school assembly of students, colleagues and dignitaries, including Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Continue reading "Paige Leddy ’07, ’21 named 2023 Milken Educator Award recipient"U.S. Department of Education awards URI College of Education $1.1 million for special education programs
Funding will address personnel preparation programs and diversify the teacher workforce to serve children with disabilities
Continue reading "U.S. Department of Education awards URI College of Education $1.1 million for special education programs"URI School of Education is now the College of Education
The college will expand programs for education students and professionals, offer new degree programs, and continue its 3-year trend of graduating the most teacher candidates in R.I.
Continue reading "URI School of Education is now the College of Education"College of Education to offer new bachelor’s degree in environmental education in fall ‘24
The new B.S. degree in environmental education is geared toward active learners who are passionate about the environment and want to promote awareness and stewardship in the community, leading new generations toward a more sustainable future.
Continue reading "College of Education to offer new bachelor’s degree in environmental education in fall ‘24"College of Education awarded grant to partner with South Kingstown schools, Jonnycake Center for Hope
The $325K award from the Governor’s Learn365KRI initiative will address English language arts, chronic absenteeism, and post-secondary access to higher education.
Continue reading "College of Education awarded grant to partner with South Kingstown schools, Jonnycake Center for Hope"URI College of Education awarded U.S. Department of State IDEAS Program grant to build study abroad capacity
Grant will expand College’s study abroad programs for education students to learn in underserved countries.
Continue reading "URI College of Education awarded U.S. Department of State IDEAS Program grant to build study abroad capacity"URI’s College of Education offers new Ph.D. in Education in fall 2024
Program will provide specialized expertise to advance specific areas of interest and equity in education.
Continue reading "URI’s College of Education offers new Ph.D. in Education in fall 2024"URI programs earn an ‘A’ for preparing future teachers in the science of reading
New report from the National Council on Teacher Quality finds URI undergraduate and graduate programs among top in U.S. Kingston, R.I—June 13, 2023—The University of Rhode Island’s undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs have been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for their rigorous preparation of future educators in how to teach […]
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