Two School of Education graduates have made their home in Ghana. Mary Stang, BSE ’15 and Anna Suminski, BSE ’15 are moving to the village of Askiuma to help locals get the school up and running. They are working with Kingdom Cares Community School. The KCC School recently opened in January, 2015 and has over...
Category: School of Education
TECH Talks Scheduled
The doctoral class, Technology and Leadership, will be putting on TECH Talks from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, October 17 in the Sussman Theater on Drake University’s campus. These TECH Talks are modeled after the popular TED Talks though the focus will be specifically on technology and leadership. Each talk will be 10 minutes...
SOE Graduate Speaks at Parents Weekend
Parents and Family Weekend is an annual opportunity to showcase Drake to family and friends. Students can connect with family members, introduce them to new friends and show what Drake University has to offer. Families can experience everything from athletics to improv, cookouts to live music. This year, as part of the festivities, Kate Evans of...
Kevin Lam publishes book on youth gangs and colonialism
Kevin Lam, assistant professor of urban and diversity education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, published "Youth Gangs, Racism, and Schooling: Vietnamese American Youth in a Postcolonial Context."
The only constant is change
A middle school principal and Drake alumnus explains how to succeed in a dynamic teaching environment.
Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteer tutors
The Adult Literacy Center at Drake University will hold volunteer tutor training sessions on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Drake University School of Education, 3206 University Ave.
Benefit concert to hit high note for literacy
Three musical groups comprised of Drake University students and faculty members will perform a benefit concert in support of literacy education.
Drake University ranks third in U.S. News and World Report 2016 rankings
For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Drake University third for overall quality among Midwest master’s institutions.
Fairbairn co-authors book on ESL curriculum development
Shelley Fairbairn, associate professor of education, is co-author of a new book that guides the development of school curricula to address the needs of English Language Learners. “Engaging English Learners Through Access Standards: A Team-Based Approach to Schoolwide Student Achievement” was co-written by Stephaney Jones-Vo, ESL/diversity consultant at the Heartland Area Education Agency in Johnston. Fairbairn...
Learning to Teach in Kuwait
Kendra Glider, ED’10, taught for four years in Kuwait. Her rich experiences with the warm, caring people of the Middle East have driven her back, as she begins teaching in Oman this fall.