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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…
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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… -
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… -
In the News: Amy Smith on School Choice and What it Means for K-12 Education
In the NewsAmy Smith, PhD, interim dean for the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with U.S. News & World Report for a story about the term “school choice” and what it really means. From the story: Advocates use the term “school choice” to refer to programs and policies that let families use public… -
MITIE Research Fellows Bridge Gaps
Health & EducationChildren often need mental support during their educational journey. Teachers often need guidance in providing that support. Enter the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE) at the University of St. Thomas. A collaboration between the School of Education and the Morrison Family College of Health, MITIE was launched in 2021 with a laser focus on… -
Black Men Teach: Filling a Critical Gap
St. Thomas 2025 - Foster Belonging and Dismantle RacismFor University of St. Thomas elementary education major Brendon Sackey, today's math lesson was proving a unique challenge as a student teacher. His class of fourth graders at University Avenue Elementary in Blaine were supposed to be focusing on perpendicular and parallel lines. However, these young minds seemed all too aware that in a few… -
In the News: St. Thomas Partners With Saint Paul Public Schools to Create Collaborative Learning School at Maxfield Elementary
In the NewsAmy Smith, PhD, interim dean for the University of St. Thomas School of Education, spoke with 5 Eyewitness News during an event to announce a new collaborative learning partnership at Maxfield Elementary in St. Paul. From the story: Minnesota’s largest private university is partnering with the state’s second-largest school district for a new approach to… -
St. Thomas Partners With St. Paul Public Schools to Enhance Teacher Prep
Health & EducationA University of St. Thomas and St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) partnership is aiming to better prepare future teachers while bringing innovative instruction to one of the Rondo neighborhood’s longest-serving elementary schools. Maxfield Elementary School – which serves 350 pre-K-5 students – will officially become a Collaborative Learning School starting in fall 2023, university and…