School of Education

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.

From Struggling Youth to Mentor and Role Model

Albany, NY (October 16, 2018) - Moises Urena, a former peer leader in his South Bronx high school, is now a human development major who aspires to one day work in higher education. Going to college wasn’t an obvious choice for Urena, who was homeless for a time during high school and a disengaged student until his junior year. His story was recently told in a New York Times opinion piece. (photo by Patrick Dodson)

Valverde Designated Senior Advisor to the Latin American Laboratory for Assessment of the Quality of Education

Albany, NY (October 16, 2018) – Gilbert A. Valverde, acting chair of the Department of Educational Policy & Leadership (EPL), has been invited to assume the role of Senior Advisor to the Latin American Laboratory for Assessment of the Quality of Education, a group of 19 countries that conduct large-scale cross-national assessments in mathematics, science and reading in the primary grades, part of UNESCO’s Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Equity in Transition Summit

Albany, NY (October 10, 2018) – The UAlbany School of Education’s Division of Special Education held the Equity in Transition Summit on October 8, 2018 on the University’s Uptown Campus. The Summit engaged stakeholders representing multiple perspectives to take a system-based approach to identifying solutions to support people with disabilities as they enter adulthood.

Preparing Aspiring Leaders

Albany, NY (October 3, 2018) - A celebratory ribbon cutting was held on October 1 for the Center for Leadership and Service in the Campus Center west addition. The event also officially launched the new minor in leadership, offered through the School of Education.

Secondary Education and TESOL Information Night

Thursday, November 8, 2018, 6:30-8pm, ED 335
Learn about the profession of teaching at the secondary level and teaching English as a second language, employment opportunities, and the University at Albany master's degree and certification requirements. All are welcome to attend! For more information and to RSVP, contact Heidi Audino at haudino@albany.edu.

Meet us at the Graduate School Fair

Thursday, October 18, 2018, 11am-2pm, Campus Center Ballroom
Talk informally with representatives from graduate and professional schools around UAlbany (including the SOE!) about master's, doctoral and certificate programs. Register now for a chance to win prizes!