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April 5th, 2013, 10:04

UGA to host service-learning workshop for area educators May 6

The University of Georgia will host a workshop of interactive, introductory sessions on service learning for area educators on Monday, May 6, that will offer ways to make curriculum more relevant to students, engage them in meaningful learning and help them make a difference in their community.

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Christopher Lee, director of the University System's Alternative Media Access Center will speak at the conference.

April 5th, 2013, 09:04

The Bionic Educator Conference set for UGA Griffin April 26

A free, one-day instructional technology conference for local administrators, general and special education teachers, instructional coaches, instructional technology specialists and paraprofessionals will be hosted by the University of Georgia Griffin campus on Friday, April 26.

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April 4th, 2013, 08:04

NCATE review panel recommends COE maintain accreditation

An outside review panel has recommended that the University of Georgia College of Education maintain its accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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April 3rd, 2013, 09:04

Two COE students named to Pandora’s outstanding senior leaders

Two College of Education students — Jordan Thomas and Collette Toney — were among 14 outstanding senior leaders selected by the University of Georgia Pandora Yearbook.

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April 1st, 2013, 03:04

Baker receives Sport and Recreation Law Award

University of Georgia College of Education faculty member Thomas A. Baker has received the 2013 Young Professional Award from the Sport & Recreation Law Association (SRLA).

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April 1st, 2013, 03:04

Thomas receives T. Howard Foundation Diversity Award

Sport management and public relations student Jordan Thomas has received national recognition for his work as an intern at a major entertainment corporation with a 2013 T. Howard Foundation Diversity Award.

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March 28th, 2013, 03:03

COE to host Spanish for non-Spanish speakers workshops April 26, 29

Two one-day workshops—the first designed to enhance a teacher’s ability to comprehend and to work effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their families, and the second on learning Spanish by reading children’s books—will be hosted by the University of Georgia College of Education on April 26 and 29.

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March 28th, 2013, 12:03

Elementary and Social Studies Education changes name to Educational Theory and Practice

One of the University of Georgia College of Education’s most preeminent departments—Elementary and Social Studies Education—has changed its name to the Department of Educational Theory and Practice (ETAP) after an almost unanimous approval at the University Council in late February.

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March 27th, 2013, 09:03

Thompson recognized for contributions to service learning in higher ed

Kathy Thompson, a clinical associate professor in the University of Georgia’s College of Education, has received the 2013 Gulf-South Summit Award for Outstanding Practitioner Contributions to Service-Learning in Higher Education.

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March 20th, 2013, 01:03

Leading expert on creativity Keith Sawyer to deliver 2013 Torrance Lecture April 18

R. Keith Sawyer, one of the nation’s leading scientific experts on creativity, will discuss group creativity and the power of collaboration in the 2013 E. Paul Torrance Lecture on Thursday, April 18 at the University of Georgia.

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