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In the News: Debbie Monson on How Small Gestures From Teachers Leave Big Impressions on Students
In the NewsDebbie Monson, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about a unique project to knit custom hats designed by her daughter’s middle school special education students, which left a lasting impression. From the story: Samantha Monson’s students didn’t know they’d be kicking off 2024 with their…
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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… -
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… -
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… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on Intersectional Diversity and the New Master's Program at St. Thomas
In the NewsEddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost at the University of St. Thomas, was recently quoted in a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal story about the new master’s degree in diversity leadership program that the university is offering. From the story: “Many people immediately think of race when they consider diversity,” Rojas said. “But diversity extends… -
In the News: School of Education’s Grow Your Own Program
In the NewsThe School of Education’s Grow Your Own program was mentioned in a Star Tribune article highlighting the need for more minority teachers in the state. From the article: Walz has proposed $17.5 million for what are known as “Grow Your Own” programs, in which school districts help existing staff obtain teaching licenses. Elfrida and Sharifa… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on the New Diversity Leadership Master’s Program at the University of St. Thomas
In the NewsDr. Eddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Jordana Green from WCCO Radio about the importance of diversity leadership and the all-new master’s program that St. Thomas is offering. From the story: “We bring in quite a bit of innovation in this program and we are… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on New Diversity Leadership Master’s Program
In the NewsEddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost for the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with USA Today about the new diversity leadership master’s program that the university is offering starting fall 2023. From the story: The University of St. Thomas, which has campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the process of…