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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Commencement 2023: Tatiana Freitas is an educator committed to justice, equity, community and fellowship
KINGSTON, R.I. – May 10, 2023 – Tatiana Freitas wasn’t going to let her younger brother, Geovanni, be the first in the family to graduate from college. His drive and determination, along with her family’s encouragement to pursue higher education, kept her on track even when she was experiencing personal challenges. “I came into college […]
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 9, 2023 – Aaron Fitzsenry learned about being a mentor and leader the hard way – through examples of bad behavior throughout his years as a caterer, restaurant manager and executive chef. “You’ve seen the stereotype on television, the chef who yells at staff and throws things in the kitchen. That’s […]
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Dunn is a K-12 health and physical education major, with a concentration in kinesiology.
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The Rhode Island Department of Education has awarded $81,429 to four local school districts that will partner with the URI’s TESOL/BDL faculty to increase educational success and student outcomes for speakers of other languages.
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The Rhode Island Department of Education has awarded $81,429 to four local school districts that will partner with the URI’s TESOL/BDL faculty to increase educational success and student outcomes for speakers of other languages.
Continue reading "RIDE awards grants to four local schools partnering with URI to advance multilingual learner initiatives"URI School of Education ranks among best online graduate programs in TESOL/BDL by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Rhode Island’s School of Education’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual and Dual Immersion (TESOL/BDL) online graduate degree program has been ranked number 82 out of 329 public research universities nationally, by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report listing of Best Public Graduate Schools for Education, released on Jan. 24.
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URI educator’s course gets RIDE approval for professional development in multilingual learner education
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Josie Chaves graduated with a B.S. in kinesiology with a physical education/health education and adapted physical education (APE) specialization, from the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies.
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Beginning in fall 2023, the University of Rhode Island’s Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies will offer two new bachelor’s degrees…
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The 7-year accreditations are for the initial and advanced educator programs
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Rebecca Duff, a kindergarten teacher Wakefield Elementary School, talks to her students after being named the “South Kingstown Teacher of the Year” during a surprise ceremony last week.
Continue reading "For SK Teacher of the Year, award shows importance of ‘kids first’ mindset"URI’s Briana Scalisi ’22 named national ‘Major of the Year’ by SHAPE America
Scalisi is a double major in kinesiology, and K-12 health and physical education
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URI office of Strategic Initiatives and RIBBA graduate 25 from the emerging leaders development program for individuals who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous, or multiracial.
Continue reading "25 Graduate From The Emerging Leaders Development Program"Dr. Kathy Peno Is Awarded The Alan Mandell Mentoring Award
The Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) has awarded The Alan Mandell Mentoring Award to Kathy Peno of the University of Rhode Island…
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The Narragansett Indian scholarship provides full, in-state tuition and fees for up to four years to students of Narragansett Indian ancestry
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Project will train teachers of English language learners and empower women in rural communities.
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The University of Rhode Island and Providence College have begun a collaborative project…
Continue reading "URI, PC team up to prepare globally competent teachers"URI launches cohort to train school leaders in multilingual learner (MLL) education
The University of Rhode Island’s School of Education, in collaboration Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), is launching the state’s first cohort to train administrators in multilingual learner education, beginning in the fall.
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The School of Education in URI’s Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies has ranked number 94 among public research universities nationally by the 2021 U.S. News & World Report listing of Best Public Graduate Schools for Education.
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