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Program shapes future leaders in responsible data analytics

The Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact major in the School of Education and Human Development will produce responsible data-driven decision-makers, empowering them to collect and use data for insights that increase social impact.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2023/12/program-shapes-future-leaders-in-responsible-data-analytics.html


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Ecuadorean children learn about storytelling, art, and ancestral customs

About 120 students from the Afro-Ecuadorean town of San Francisco de Caldera participated in a summer camp—where they learned language arts, photography, and the history of their culture—led by University of Miami educators.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2023/09/ecuadorean-children-learn-about-storytelling-art-and-ancestral-customs.html




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American Sign Language instructor and senior instructional designer recognized for excellence in online course development

Kirsten Schwarz and Ron Rodriguez receive 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award

https://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/09/dli-exemplary-course-program-award.html




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Math and reading scores for US students plummet

University of Miami experts in the Department of Teaching and Learning dissect the problem of poor academic performance by elementary schoolers, which likely was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/08/math-and-reading-scores-for-us-students-plummet.html


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Disparate public-school funding greatly affects students’ achievements

Professor Bruce D. Baker, a leading expert on how states allocate public-school funding, explains how underfunding of certain school districts can affect outcomes.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/disparate-public-school-funding-greatly-affects-students-achievements.html


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New course offers students guaranteed path to becoming educators

The Teacher Accelerator Program, a first-of-its-kind course offered through the School of Education and Human Development, positions students to become teachers in Miami-Dade County Public Schools upon graduation, guaranteeing them paid internships and employment through the program.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2022/11/new-course-offers-students-guaranteed-path-to-becoming-educators.html


School of Education Teaching and Learning

Faculty spotlight: Dr. Chakeia Andrews

School of Education and Human Development welcomes Top Black Educator and alumna, Dr. Chakeia J. Andrews, B.S.Ed.’05, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Teaching and Learning.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2022/11/faculty-spotlight-in-dei-webpage-dr.-chakeia-andrews.html


School of Education Teaching and Learning

Preschoolers with special needs benefit from evidenced-based practices

University of Miami graduate student Elena Fernández spent the summer completing a fellowship in Baltimore, where she assessed the performance of special needs children whose ages ranged from infancy to 5 years old.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/09/preschoolers-with-special-needs-benefit-from-evidenced-based-practices.html


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Financial literacy a ‘good beginning’ for Florida students

As a requirement for graduation, the state now mandates public high school students to pass a course that teaches the basics of finance.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/07/financial-literacy-a-good-beginning-for-florida-students.html


School of Education Teaching and Learning

Learning to sign heightens awareness, empathy for the deaf

A new minor that debuts this fall, increased registration for American Sign Language classes, and the popularity of the University’s ASL club reflect a surge in interest about the Deaf community and its unique language.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/06/learning-to-sign-heightens-awareness,-empathy-for-the-deaf.html


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University graduate receives a surprise commencement

Yamile Fornaris couldn’t make it to her May graduation ceremony because of her father’s illness. University faculty members and parents and colleagues at the elementary school where she teaches, brought the celebration to her this month.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/06/university-graduate-receives-a-surprise-commencement.html


School of Education Teaching and Learning

Innovative College of Engineering AR Study Could Change the Future of Learning

https://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2022/02/innovative-college-of-engineering-ar-study-could-change-the-future-of-learning.html


School of Education Teaching and Learning

Pandemic adds to the shortage of teachers

The COVID-19 lockdown changed the way instruction was carried out and the way students had to learn. Even with schools heading back to in-person education, there is a need for more teachers and other school personnel. Education experts weigh in on the causes and effects.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/11/pandemic-adds-to-the-shortage-of-teachers.html


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Will ending standardized tests improve teaching, learning?

University of Miami education experts weigh in on the proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis and its possible effect on Florida students.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/09/will-ending-standardized-tests-improve-teaching,-learning.html


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Phoenix science teacher takes unique approach to teaching with music

Thrilled to see our student, John Carlo - doctoral student in the Applied Learning Sciences program - recently honored as Science Teacher of the Year - featured in the news!

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2021/05/phoenix-science-teacher-takes-unique-approach-to-teaching-with-music.html


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