Purdue University College of Education

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October 22, 2020

Purdue’s Online Special Education Program Part of $6M Federal Grant

Purdue's online MSEd in special education program has been named as an Institute of Higher Education (IHE) partner on a federally funded $6 million state personnel development grant. The grant was awarded to the Indiana Department of Education, Office of...

September 9, 2020

$500,000 Planned Gift From Alumna To Create Community Partnership

Creating a community partnership to benefit Purdue University education majors is the purpose of a $500,000 planned gift from alumna Leah Wasburn-Moses (BA ’97, MSEd ’99), professor of educational psychology at Miami University (Ohio). The gift will fund, in perpetuity,...

September 1, 2020

Number 1 Best College For Education In Indiana

We’re thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as a 2021 Best College for Education by Niche. This year, we are ranked the number one best college for Education in Indiana — a move up from number two in...

August 20, 2020

Becoming An Online Teacher Even When I Didn’t Sign Up For It

We are pleased to announce that an interdisciplinary team from our college, led by Timothy Newby, professor in learning design and technology, has been awarded a $1,548,823 grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief fund, which, in turn, was funded by...

August 11, 2020

Innovation Initiative: Pursuing a Curriculum Buoyed in Big Ideas

Grounded in the pursuit of resiliency and reflection, the College of Education’s Innovation Initiative is the most comprehensive change in two decades for the teacher education curriculum. Faculty are collaborating to infuse the new curriculum with advances that answer the...

June 4, 2020

A Letter from our Leadership Team

College of Education faculty, staff, students, and alumni, We support and amplify the message released from Purdue University on Monday, June 1 (graphic shared with this post). In addition, we share in the outrage and acknowledge the pain, anger, and...

May 6, 2020

Rispoli and Traynor selected as University Faculty Scholars

Mandy Rispoli, professor of special education, and Anne Traynor, associate professor of educational psychology and research methodology, have been selected for the University Faculty Scholars Program. The selection is a five-year appointment and includes an annual allocation of $10,000 to support...

April 30, 2020

Rosa and Duke Honored at Spring 2020 Commencement

We have two students who will be recognized for their achievements at commencement this year! Tori J.K. (TJ) Rosa, elementary education and Honors College, was one of two students selected for the France A. Córdova Award for Leadership in Action....

April 14, 2020

Rapoport honored with Outstanding Leadership in Globalization award

Anatoli Rapoport, associate professor of curriculum and instruction, has been selected as Purdue University's 2020 Outstanding Leadership in Globalization. The award recognizes Rapoport's efforts with global outreach and includes $5,000 to support globalization in learning, discovery or engagement. The Outstanding...

April 3, 2020

Faculty Promotions

Congratulations to the following faculty who were promoted by Purdue University Board of Trustees on Thursday, April 2! The promotions are effective Aug. 10, 2020. TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Steven J. Burdick, associate professor of curriculum and instruction Marisa E....