Category: Feature Story

Permission to Play: Professor Alex Corbitt on Why Game-Based Literacy Practices Matter

An expert on literacy and learning, and a former middle school English Language Arts teacher, Syracuse University School of Education (SOE) Professor Alex Corbitt focuses his research on how youths...
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Leap of Faith: Undergraduate Research Shapes Elyas Layachi’s ’27 Path to Teaching

For Elyas Layachi ’27, a fall 2023 job posting on Handshake by Syracuse University School of Education (SOE) Professor Silvie Huang was serendipitous. Huang was looking for an undergraduate research...
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Five Questions for Manasi Shankar G’16

Writing on her professional website—therapyatbay.com—Manasi Shankar G’16 writes, “Since I can recall, I’ve been drawn to the helping professions; connecting with people has always brought me joy.” In 2014, Shankar...
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Resiliency Program Empowers Military-Connected Students

When Chris Teodoro G’22 embarked on his Syracuse University journey after 24 years in the US Army, he discovered what many transitioning veterans already know: asking for help doesn’t come...
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From Girl Gains to Life Gains: M.J. Paige ’28 Builds Wellness Into Her College Experience

Teacher preparation students often have busy schedules. In addition to seminars, coursework, and study groups, they must make time for classroom placement experiences in local schools, a necessary and proven...
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Joshua Dann G’07 Named 2026 NYS Principal of the Year

Syracuse University School of Education alumnus Joshua Dann G’07 has been selected as the 2026 New York State High School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of...
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From Seabee to Baldanza Fellow, Nadia Morris-Mitchell ’24, G’26 Keeps Answering the Call

Consider this story the third part in an ongoing series chronicling Nadia Morris-Mitchell’s ’24, G’26 educational journey through Syracuse University. As an undergraduate pursuing a part-time bachelor’s degree in creative...
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Reflections: Walter Gill G’71, G’77

In the Reflections series, the School of Education asks alumni to look back on their distinguished and fascinating lives and careers. Teacher, professor, author, actor, and artist Walter Gill G’71,...
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Intelligence++ Students Introduce Inclusive Design Solutions at 2025 Showcase

Syracuse University students turned lived experience, empathy, and emerging technology into innovative and inclusive disability solutions at the Intelligence++ Innovation Showcase, hosted at Syracuse University’s Bird Library on Dec. 9,...
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Professor Jing Lei Asks Can AI Strengthen Classroom Connections?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, creating new opportunities and complex challenges for teachers, students, and institutions. From supporting routine tasks, lesson planning, and research to providing...
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