School of Education

UAlbany Undergraduates Travel to Work With Schools in Belize

Albany, NY (January 25, 2019) – For the past five years, Dr. Cheryl Dozier, associate professor, has co-led a sixteen day study abroad trip to Belize for UAlbany undergraduate students. In Belize, UAlbany students worked with learners on various writing projects in small groups at schools, got learners thinking and writing to their principals about recommendations for their own schools, and held a Family Celebration welcoming families to hear their children’s writing pieces.

UAlbany’s Education School is Tops in the Northeast for Online Education Degrees

Albany, NY (January 15, 2019) — The School of Education of the University at Albany is the number one provider of online graduate education in the Northeast, according to today’s release of U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 rankings.

School of Education Scholarships: Application Deadline is February 6, 2019

Albany, NY (December 21, 2018) - The School of Education offers a number of scholarships, made possible by generous alumni and friends, to provide financial support for students. Application forms are available online.

Transforming Clinical Preparation for Teachers and Educational Leaders

Albany, NY (December 20, 2018) - Funding from the TeachNY Implementation Fund will further UAlbany's efforts to transform the clinical experiences for aspiring teachers and educational leaders.

UAlbany Welcomes New Group of NYS Master Teachers to Capital Region Cohort

Albany, NY (December 17, 2018) - UAlbany is home to the capital region cohort of NYS Master Teachers. Thirty-two new inspiring educators recently joined the cohort, including for the first time elementary level (K-5) teachers, with a charge to strengthen the teaching profession.

Giants of Literacy

Albany, NY (December 4, 2018) - The School of Education’s reputation in literacy research was on prominent display earlier this month in an international showcase as the University's first endowed national award was given to three scholars from across the U.S. and one of our own was honored for her contributions to the field.

The Relationship Between Racial Discrimination and Trauma

Sarah O'Carroll recently sat down with Alex Pieterse, licensed psychologist and associate professor of counseling psychology, on Episode 10 of the UAlbany News Podcast.

UAlbany Hosts 4th International Conference of the American Pragmatics Association

Albany, NY (November 27, 2018) - More than 250 scholars, graduate students and practitioners in the field of pragmatics and from around the world, convened at UAlbany for the 4th International Conference of the American Pragmatics Association (AMPRA).

New Paths to Literacy

Albany, NY (November 15, 2018) - Stephanie Affinito's use of Twitter and other digital tools in her UAlbany courses is motivating a new generation of literacy educators. She informs teachers and preservice students on the many sites and software that will get students and classrooms engaging with others around the world on sharing the books they are reading, enhancing each other’s literacy skills, building character and empathy, and more.

Strengthening Partnerships with the Albany Community

Albany, NY (November 13, 2018) - Educators and — most importantly — students, from both the School of Education and Albany’s Arbor Hill Elementary: A Community School are delighted that the eight-year relationship between the two institutions is not only firm but growing. (photo by Rich Gargiula)

UAlbany Launches Unique in the World Online Master’s Degree to Prepare International Education Leaders

Albany, NY (October 31, 2018) - International Education is among the fastest growing markets around the world. To compete globally in this arena, universities, businesses, and non-profit organizations all need employees with the complex skills and knowledge to succeed. The University at Albany School of Education's new online Master of Arts in International Education Management and Leadership will fill that gap with top-flight career preparation for people building this field.

Global Perspectives on Education and Learning

Albany, NY (October 25, 2018) - More than 150 scholars, graduate students and practitioners in the field of comparative and international education—from around the northeast region and beyond—convened at UAlbany to critically explore the purposes of education and lifelong learning at the northeast regional conference of the Comparative and International Education Society.