👏 Theresa Austin was elected Chair of the Language Ambassadors for the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) at the NABE 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago!
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Congratulations to Beth Llorca on receiving an Honorable Mention for the NABE Outstanding Dissertation Award for her work on inclusive special education in dual language communities! She’ll be attending and presenting at the NABE Conference in February. 🎉 #UMassEDUC #UMassProud
Pat Griffin to be inducted into 2025 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in August. This momentous recognition honors her groundbreaking achievements as an LGBT athlete, coach, and advocate. 🎉
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The College of Education's Social Justice Education Professor Ximena Zúñiga will serve as a co-director for UMass' newest Intergroup Dialogue Initiative. 💬 🗣️
To learn more about this initiative: buff.ly/g92BeMU
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Dr. Enrique (Henry) Suárez was invited to offer commentary on the new NASEM report on Equity in K-12 STEM Education during the 2025 National Association of Research in Science Teaching conference on March 24. Read more: buff.ly/IQDirES!
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Faculty from the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies Celebrated 25 Years of the Civic Engagement and Service Learning Program at UMass Amherst on Monday, February 24. Read more at buff.ly/CcBvjCy!
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You made it!! Spring break = time for a much-needed rest! Recharge, have fun, and enjoy the warmer weather 🌷 ❤️ We’ll see you all back next week as we tackle the final half of the semester!
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New research by Carey Dimmitt & Claudia Smith highlights challenges foster care alumni face in college—and how counselors can help. Read their work in Counseling Scholarship & Practice in Educational Communities: https://buff.ly/4gSIYOE
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We’re excited to celebrate Omaya Horton, a 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) finalist! 🎓 Her research on justice-oriented assessments in education is shaping the future of equitable evaluation. Congratulations, Omaya, on this incredible achievement!
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Dr. Torrey Trust (UMass Amherst) teamed up with Dr. Royce Kimmons (BYU) & Dr. George Veletsianos (Royal Roads University) to explore AI’s role in enhancing Open Educational Resources (OER).
Dive into their insights here: https://buff.ly/3QrVev0
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Ximena Zúñiga will receive the Senior Scholar Diplomate Award at #ACPA25 for her contributions to student affairs & higher education research. Honored for her work in inclusive learning & scholarship.
For more details, visit: https://buff.ly/3CV9f0Q
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Jack Schneider, a faculty member at UMass Amherst's College of Education, recently appeared on NPR’s Here & Now to discuss the history of the U.S. Department of Education—how it came into existence and why it matters today.
Check out the article: https://buff.ly/3WTsChH
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Dr. Nina Tissi-Gassoway was recently awarded the Chancellor's Transformational Leadership Award for their dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible university community!
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🚀 AI is transforming classrooms, changing how teachers teach & students learn! But how do we use it ethically?
UMass Amherst experts Dr. Torrey Trust & Dr. Robert W. Maloy share 5 key recommendations for responsible AI in schools. 📚🤖
Read more at https://buff.ly/4hNcE0L
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