News - Purdue University College of Education

June 22, 2022

Dr. Kathy Obenchain, featured in media; shares insights into Indiana’s teacher shortages.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana schools have more than 4,200 open jobs right now, and more than half of those openings are teacher positions, according to the state’s education online job board.

As of Tuesday, more than 2,500 of the open positions posted on the site are teaching jobs.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana schools have more than 4,200 open jobs right now, and more than half of those openings are teacher positions, according to the state’s education online job board. As of Tuesday, more than 2,500 of the open positions posted...

May 23, 2022

Dr. Marisa Exter leading multi-institution research team developing model for computing competencies

For decades, the field of computing education has focused on the transfer of primarily technical knowledge from instructor to student. This left limited opportunities for students to apply what they have learned to complex or “messy” problems that are typical...

May 20, 2022

Dr. Phillip VanFossen appointed to new Indiana Civics Education Commission

The proposed civics education standards for middle school students were discussed during a public meeting Tuesday of the commission that authored the guidelines. Beginning in 2023, middle school students will be required to take one semester of civics before starting high school.

May 20, 2022

Dr. Tara Star Johnson selected for 2022-2023 Purdue Faculty Insights Forum

Dr. Tara Star Johnson, Program Convener and Director of English Education & Associate Professor of Literacy and Language in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been chosen as a participant in the Purdue Faculty Insights Forum for the 2022-2023...

May 18, 2022

PURDUE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM NAMED AMONG TOP IN THE COUNTRY FOR PREPARING FUTURE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS TO TEACH MATH

West Lafayette, Indiana—The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Purdue University has been named among the best in the nation when it comes to ensuring future elementary teachers have the essential content and skills they need to teach mathematics. The...

May 18, 2022

Dr. Signe Kastberg named Mary Endres Endowed Chair of Elementary Education

Dr. Signe Kastberg, Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been selected by the Purdue University Board of Trustees as the Mary Endres Endowed Chair of Elementary Education. The position was formally ratified during the...