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Educational Equity: The Heart of 21st Century School Leadership
SOE’s educational leadership programs promote institutional and educational equity. Issues of access and opportunity are central to equity-focused educational leadership, which are also central to inclusive systems and philosophy. “Equity...Read More
Marcia ’86 and Ben ’84 Baldanza: A Pledge to Transform Education
Students from diverse backgrounds do better in school and are more likely to go to a four-year college if they have teachers from kindergarten through high school who look like...Read More
Sharon Jacquet ’72: Philanthropy That Recognizes the Value of Education and Educators
Sharon Jacquet graduated from Syracuse University in 1972 with a degree in inclusion program but decided against becoming a teacher. “I felt it was an awesome responsibility and I was...Read More
Professional Organizations Bring Leadership and Mentorship Opportunities to SOE Students
School of Education students are encouraged to participate in professional organizations which can help them further engage in scholarship, make connections with colleagues and mentors and explore opportunities for career...Read More
Undergraduate Research Grants Open New Opportunities for Students
Ashanti Hunter and Michelle Ho, inclusive early childhood and special education seniors in the School of Education, are engaged in research with Professor George Theoharis on the pipeline to educational...Read More
Peter Mishler G’07, G’08: Encouraging Teachers to Find Opportunity in Their Challenges
With every challenge, comes opportunity. That quote — or a similar version of it — has been applied to countless situations and attributed to many people for generations. You may...Read More
Tolley Award Recipient Don McPherson ‘87 is Dedicated to Flipping the Script on Masculinity and Relationships
Don McPherson ’87 was honored with the 2021 William Pearson Tolley Medal in recognition of his leadership in higher education, particularly around issues of the student experience, identity and gender...Read More
Marcelle Haddix honored with 2021 Orange Circle Award
Marcelle Haddix, Distinguished Dean’s Professor of Literacy, Race and Justice in Reading and Language Arts, will be honored with the Orange Circle Award on September 9, 2021. Haddix facilitates many...Read More
Alumni Profile: How a lifetime passion for education led Mary Curcio G’95 to begin a new chapter after retirement
Mary Curcio G’95 always wanted to be a math teacher but, as a mother of six, knew the path forward might not be a straight line. She also knew that...Read More
Beth Ferri Named Associate Dean for Research in the School of Education
Beth Ferri, professor of inclusive education and disability studies, has been named associate dean for research in the School of Education. “Professor Ferri is an internationally and nationally respected scholar...Read More