Virginia Goatley Honored with Statewide Award for Service Leadership
Albany, NY (December 4, 2020) - Virginia Goatley, professor and chair of Literacy Teaching and Learning, is the 2020 recipient of the Charles C. Mackey, Jr. Excellence in Service Leadership Award, given by the New York Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. The Mackey Award honors an educator in New York who has exemplified the highest standards of service leadership in teacher education.
A Grad Student Explores the Psychology behind a Video Game Megahit in the COVID-19 Era
ALBANY, N.Y. (Nov. 24, 2020) — As we know all too well, there have been many more losers than winners during the COVID-19 pandemic. One clear winner has been Nintendo, particularly with its life simulation video game released in March, “Animal Crossings: New Horizons,” selling more than 26 million copies to date, the best showing in the Animal Crossing series and the 28th best-selling video game in history.
Exploring Elections in Education
Albany, NY (November 2, 2020) – There has been a lot going on in the School of Education this election season that has helped us to process it all, think, discuss and learn how to teach our youth about it all, and share with each other the ways in which we can come together for the greater good.
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.