Ni receives funding to support K-12 schools in developing culturally relevant online courses
Albany, NY (September 29, 2020) - Lijun Ni, assistant professor of Educational Theory and Practice and an expert in computer science education, recently received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support K-12 teachers to develop effective remote delivery pedagogies and attract more diverse learners into computer science.
Polina Denisova and Lan Hoang named 2019-20 Sanford H. Levine Fellows
Albany, NY (September 29, 2020) - Polina Denisova and Lan Hoang, doctoral students in Educational Policy & Leadership, have been named 2019-20 Sanford H. Levine Fellows. Denisova and Hoang have outstanding records of scholarly achievement and in different ways manifest the leadership qualities sought in the fellowship, showing substantial promise for leadership in the field upon completion of the doctoral degree.
Dean Lane Welcomes Largest SOE Class of Students in a Decade
Welcome to UAlbany’s Fall 2020 semester! This semester will be different from what we are accustomed, but one thing is certain, we will do inspiring work together and continue cultivating a strong, diverse, and inclusive academic community.
Second Annual School Safety Summit Goes Virtual & Discusses COVID-19 Impacts
Albany, NY (September 1, 2020) - Leaders from the University at Albany’s School of Education and College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity wrapped up the second annual Safe, Prepared and Effective Learning Environments (SPELE) summit on August 13. Three virtual sessions in July and August focused on school preparedness and response to COVID-19.
UAlbany’s Annual IEL Institute Draws Global Experts to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19
Albany, NY (August 31, 2020) – More than 100 participants from 60 colleges and universities in 6 countries engaged in a month-long virtual learning experience that featured expert scholars and practitioners and several interactive learning activities. The Institute, which wrapped up on August 12, focused on International Educators as Leaders of Institutional Transformation in a Post-Pandemic World.
UAlbany’s Second Annual School Safety and Preparedness Summit to Focus on COVID-19 Challenges for Educators
Albany, NY (July 21, 2020) – Leaders from the University at Albany’s School of Education and College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity are gearing up to host the second annual Safe, Prepared and Effective Learning Environments (SPELE) summit. Three virtual sessions, held through next month, will focus on school preparedness and response to COVID-19.
Jason E. Lane Named Dean of University at Albany School of Education
Dr. Jason E. Lane has been named dean of the University at Albany’s School of Education (SOE).
Dean Emeritus Bangert-Drowns Endows Scholarship for Diversity in Teaching
The School of Education is proud to announce the Bangert-Drowns Endowment for Diversity in Teaching and Educational Leadership which will support African American students in pursuit of a career in P-12 teaching.
Earlier this year, the School of Education received a special gift from Dean Emeritus Robert Bangert-Drowns and his wife Diana Bangert-Drowns, Esq. The couple created the Bangert-Drowns Endowment for Diversity in Teaching and Educational Leadership with the intent to support the presence of African Americans in educational leadership, primarily leadership in the teaching profession, but secondarily, leadership in educational supervision, administration, research, and policy.