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UF College of Education @UF_COE

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UF College of Education
@UF_COE
20 Nov 2025
At @UF, we produce dynamic solutions for learners everywhere. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, enhanced student experiences & exceptional workforce preparation, we are reshaping teaching & learning to forge a brighter future. education.ufl.edu/impact/
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A new AI-driven study led by Phillip Sherlock, Ph.D., analyzed data from nearly 9,000 mothers. It found that perinatal depression risk isn’t governed by any single factor, but instead shifts with each mother’s life circumstances. education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…
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Congratulations to Glen Springs Elementary School’s Amy Hammond, our 2026 Clinical EduGator of the Year! This annual award is given to an outstanding mentor-teacher who models exemplary instructional practices and joyfully invests in their interns’ success in the classroom.
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In his school law class, @ProfChrisThomas uses ChatGPT to deepen legal comprehension. Students act as school attorneys, role playing legal scenarios with a chatbot acting as school principal. Read more about this new approach to immersive learning: news.ufl.edu/2026/05/princip…
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We’re proud to recognize @uf_coe’s 40 Under 40 Honorees! 🐊✏️ Congratulations 🔸Carla-Ann Brown, BAE ‘12, MED ‘13, EDD ‘21 🔸Frank Chris Curran, BA '09, BS '09 @UF_CLAS Making a difference as Gators today and for the future! 📖 Learn more here: bit.ly/3P2ERHu
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Professor @fchriscurran was selected as a 2026 UFRF Professor by @ufexplore. His work in education policy focuses on finding practical ways to improve student outcomes and educational systems in Florida and beyond. news.ufl.edu/2026/04/ufrf-pr…

UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors

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We’re proud to share that Melissa Soto, Ph.D., was recognized as @UF’s '25-'26 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year. This award is one of UF’s most prestigious teaching honors, given to faculty who “demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to student success.” news.ufl.edu/2026/04/teachin…
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Researchers @robmoore3, and @CrippenResearch, have co-edited a two‑volume scholarly series to bridge theory and practice through foundational frameworks and global case studies around microcredentials. ialt.education.ufl.edu/2026/…

From Frameworks to Practice in STEM Microcredentials - Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies

A new two‑volume series, "Mapping the Landscape of STEM Microcredentials," edited by UF researchers, offers a rigorous, cross‑sector synthesis of how microcredential systems are defined, designed,...

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We are proud to lead the @UFlorida's performance in graduate education rankings, rising to No. 2 nationally! Read about our unstoppable rise in the @USNewsEducation ranking of the nation’s #BestGradSchools: education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…
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Registration is open for the '26 Virtual Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute, and the Learners with Disabilities in CS & AI Education course is taught by the experts from @UF_CSEveryone. The virtual PD is open to all teachers scholarships are available. cseveryonecenter.org/access/…

Register for Learners with Disabilities in CS and AI Education

Register for the Learners with Disabilities in CS & AI Education Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute. Full scholarships available.

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Celebrating @ailiteracyday at UF reminded us of something important: the more advanced our technology gets, the more irreplaceable the human touch becomes. If we want these new tools to meaningfully improve education, human connection has to stay front and center.
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A group shot of participants in the panel on Perspectives on the Future of Learning Technologies during the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. The entire group is listening attentively while a man wearing a blue and white checkered shirt speaks into a microphone.

ALT A group shot of participants in the panel on Perspectives on the Future of Learning Technologies during the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. The entire group is listening attentively while a man wearing a blue and white checkered shirt speaks into a microphone.

A UF College of Education student proudly stands next to his academic poster, with his arms crossed. Behind him is the brightly colored Curiosidad mural by Don Rimx.

ALT A UF College of Education student proudly stands next to his academic poster, with his arms crossed. Behind him is the brightly colored Curiosidad mural by Don Rimx.

Jennifer Womble from FETC gives the keynote at the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. She is wearing a navy blazer and speaking enthusiastically in the Norman Conference Center.

ALT Jennifer Womble from FETC gives the keynote at the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. She is wearing a navy blazer and speaking enthusiastically in the Norman Conference Center.

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One project showcased at our @ailiteracyday @ UF conference this week is SharkAI, a middle-school curriculum that lets students engage with machine learning and real shark fossils. Read more about how SharkAI is helping Florida students: news.ufl.edu/2026/03/ai-lite…

Using shark teeth to teach Florida students about AI, UF educators showcase their methods at...

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Congrats to Sevan Terzian, a professor in the UF College of Education, who is the 2025-2026 president of the History of Education Society (HES). HES is an international scholarly society dedicated to the teaching & learning of the history of education across various institutions.
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Distinguished Professor Emerita Mary Brownell was recently honored with the 2026 Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award from @CECMembership. This accolade recognizes her contributions to scholarship, teaching, leadership & mentorship throughout her decades-long career.
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The founder and former director of the @CeedarCenter, Brownell's influential work on high‑leverage practices, teacher preparation and educator effectiveness has made a demonstrable impact on the special education field.
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Director of @UFLiteracy, Holly Lane, recently shared her Science of Reading expertise with the House of Representatives. Speaking before the Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, & Related Agencies subcommittee, she emphasized the need for evidence-based reading instruction.
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We are full of gratitude for all the donors who supported the college this Giving Day. Because of you, our college saw a 161% boost in donor participation, highlighting the generosity cultivated by the EduGator community every day. education.ufl.edu/alumni/202…

EduGators Stand Up and Holler

Driven by deep-rooted gratitude and a desire to uplift future educators, UF College of Education alumni and friends had a strong showing for Gator Nation Giving Day 2026. Discover how passionate...

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The next great leap in educational innovation is happening right here in Florida. Educators, policymakers and industry leaders recently gathered in Tallahassee to further the conversation around responsibly integrating AI into our schools at the Classroom of the Future event.
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There are so many ways to show your support for the UF College of Education on Giving Day! With opportunities to donate directly to schools and centers, you can make sure your gift impacts what you care about most. #AllForTheGators givingday.ufl.edu/pages/coll…
A retro-style graphic blue background with an orange and cream checkered border. Text reads "Hey Gators! It's time to Stand Up & Holler!" in stylized script. To the right, a cartoon alligator mascot wearing a shirt, tie, and cap marches while holding a sign that says "2.19.26." The bottom-left logo reads "Gator Nation Stand Up & Holler Giving Day," and the bottom-right displays the website "givingday.ufl.edu."

ALT A retro-style graphic blue background with an orange and cream checkered border. Text reads "Hey Gators! It's time to Stand Up & Holler!" in stylized script. To the right, a cartoon alligator mascot wearing a shirt, tie, and cap marches while holding a sign that says "2.19.26." The bottom-left logo reads "Gator Nation Stand Up & Holler Giving Day," and the bottom-right displays the website "givingday.ufl.edu."
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The UF College of Education Research Symposium returns on April 2, 2026, with the theme "From Ideas to Impact: Advancing Education for the Gator Good." We invite all students, faculty and practitioners to submit proposals by March 3, 2026. Apply at: sites.google.com/ufl.edu/coe…
Flyer for the 2026 UF College of Education Research Symposium titled "From Ideas to Impact: Advancing Education for the Gator Good." The design features torn paper textures and a branch of green leaves against a grid background, with the College of Education's Norman Hall visible at the bottom. Text indicates that paper, poster, and roundtable session proposals are welcome. A note taped to the page lists the details: Proposals are due by Tuesday, March 3, at 11:59 p.m.; the event date is Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m.; and the location is the Norman Conference Center. A yellow sticky note has application information and the college's logo.

ALT Flyer for the 2026 UF College of Education Research Symposium titled "From Ideas to Impact: Advancing Education for the Gator Good." The design features torn paper textures and a branch of green leaves against a grid background, with the College of Education's Norman Hall visible at the bottom. Text indicates that paper, poster, and roundtable session proposals are welcome. A note taped to the page lists the details: Proposals are due by Tuesday, March 3, at 11:59 p.m.; the event date is Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m.; and the location is the Norman Conference Center. A yellow sticky note has application information and the college's logo.
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More actionable data for teachers, individualized tutoring for students. Matthew Burns, Ph.D., is using a $2M @usedgov grant to create an AI-enhanced learning analytic tool integrated into @UFLiteracy's UFLI Foundations. education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…

UF Researchers Developing AI Tool to Improve Reading Proficiency

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