Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Arts Integration Fellowship Seeks Teacher Applicants for 2024-25
The award-winning ARTeacher Fellowship program in arts integration is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Secondary school teachers in English/language arts, math, science, social studies and world languages are encouraged to apply. The 10 selected...
McComas Inaugurated 85th President of Association for Science Teacher Education
William F. McComas was inaugurated the 85th president of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) on Jan. 13 at the organization's annual meeting in New Orleans. McComas, a professor of science education and inaugural holder of the Parks...
Educational Leadership Professor Elected President of the Education Law Association
The Education Law Association elected Kevin P. Brady, a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions, president of the organization, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary since being founded in 1954....
Professor in Elementary Education Receives Professional Service Award
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers named Vicki Collet as the 2023 recipient of the Albert J. Mazurkiewicz Special Services Award, recognizing special service and significant contributions to the association. The award was presented at the...
Distinguished Professor in Science Education Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association of Biology Teachers named professor William McComas an "Honorary Member," the highest honor bestowed by the organization recognizing a lifetime of achievement and service to the association, at the annual conference in Baltimore on Nov. 4....
Rural Eastern Arkansas Educators Gain Leadership Skills Through IMPACT Principal Fellows Program
Cassie King's introduction to the College of Education and Health Professions' IMPACT Arkansas Principal Fellows Program came in the form of an unexpected referral. King, who is a Spanish teacher at Clarendon High School in Eastern Arkansas and is not...
U of A and OU Continue Successful Razorback-Sooner Scholars Program With New Grant
Young people with disabilities need specialized and focused transition planning to promote their successful preparation for future employment, community engagement and independent living after graduating from high school. The U of A College of Education and...
Teacher Induction Convocation Honors Students Committing to the Profession
The U of A recently held its sixth annual Teacher Induction Convocation, honoring 240 students across three colleges who have committed to the profession. Students from 13 teacher education programs were represented at the celebration, held at the Don Tyson...
College of Education and Health Professions Teacher Candidates to Earn Tutoring Stipends
Students in the College of Education and Health Professions' teacher education programs recently received free reading curriculum and hands-on learning kits so they can tutor K-12 kids in the state. The materials were provided by the Arkansas Department of...
U of A and OU Continue Successful Razorback-Sooner Scholars Program With New Grant
Young people with disabilities need specialized and focused transition planning to promote their successful preparation for future employment, community engagement and independent living after graduating from high school. The U of A College of Education and...