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St. Thomas Faculty Share Research in Takeover of NPR’s Academic Minute
In the NewsThe week of Sept. 25 kicked off the University of St. Thomas takeover of NPR’s “The Academic Minute” series. The segment is a two-and-a-half-minute daily segment that features researchers from schools around the world. NPR invited five groundbreaking researchers from St. Thomas to share their findings to help listeners better understand the world. Each segment…
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In the News: KSTP Highlights First Day of Collaborative Learning School at Maxfield Elementary
In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education and resident professor at the Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the partnership between St. Thomas and St. Paul Public Schools. From the story: During this new partnership, St. Thomas staff will also conduct research, including how to… -
In the News: Chelda Smith on Preparing for the New School Year
In the NewsChelda Smith, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with The Tablet about steps that parents can take to help students adjust to the major life transitions associated with starting a new school year. From the story: What students across the board in these new transitions are facing is fear… -
In the News: Training New Elementary, Special Education Teachers
In the NewsShelley Neilsen Gatti, special education professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently was interviewed by KSTP-TV about a $6.8 million SEED grant that will be used to support students pursuing teaching degrees. From the story: The University of St. Thomas plans to recruit and train hundreds of new elementary and special… -
New Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Named in the School of Education
Health & EducationMolly McGraw Healy, former director of charter authorizing, has been promoted to senior director of strategic partnerships, a newly created position in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas. In this new position, Molly will serve as the primary liaison between the Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School, Saint Paul Public Schools and… -
In the News: Shelley Neilsen Gatti on Federal Grant for School of Education Scholarships
In the NewsShelley Neilsen Gatti, special education professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about a $6.8 million SEED grant that will be used to support students pursuing teaching degrees. From the interview: “We’re really excited about our newest federal grant from the Department of Education. It’s going to… -
A $6.8M SEED Grant Funds St. Thomas Education Students
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeThe School of Education has received a $6.8 million federal SEED grant to recruit and train over 300 special education and elementary teachers in Minnesota. St. Thomas is a leader in "grow your own" pathways to teaching, as evident by receiving several federal and foundation grants to reduce barriers to teaching and to support teacher… -
St. Thomas Selects New Director of the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
Professional NotesThe Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE), a joint partnership of the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Morrison Family College of Health, has named Eyenga Bokamba as its new director. Bokamba is a leader in education and the arts with over 20 years of experience advocating for healthy, creative communities. MITIE was… -
Dr. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan Authors Content on Intersectional Theory, Attitudes and School Transitions
Professional NotesSchool of Education Professor Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan authored an article in TEACHING Exceptional Children as well as an article in the International Journal of Special Education. Brusnahan co-wrote TEACHING Exceptional Children article, titled “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Teaching Intersectional Self Determination Skills with a Focus on Disability, Social Identity, and Culture,” with School of Education… -
MA in Diversity Leadership Envisions New Era of Professionals
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Paola Ehrmantraut believes in the power of inclusive space. The director of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and the Endowed Chair in Humanities at the University of St. Thomas, Ehrmantraut is on a mission to produce space where everyone is welcome – whether that’s in the classroom, the break room or the boardroom. “When…