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2019 Smiley Award: Call for Global Education Ambassador Nominations

The Smiley Award supports global educational opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education (SOE). Undergraduate or graduate SOE students who serve as outstanding global education ambassadors through international or local engagement may apply for this award. The nomination deadline is March 15. Click here to learn more.


CED Alum Appointed Interim Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Simington, doctoral alumnus of the Department of Counseling and Educational Development, on his appointment as Interim Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools beginning March 1. Dr. Simington has committed much of his professional career to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He served as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services … Continued


The 2019 Cora Paul Bomar Summit

The UNCG Library and Information Studies Department will host the Cora Paul Bomar Summit on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30, 2019, in the Virginia Dare Room of the UNCG Alumni House. The iDeal Summit on Friday will include speakers Barry Houlihan, archivist at the Hardiman Library, National University of … Continued


SES Brings Hayden Kristal to Present at Interactive ASL Workshop

The Department of Specialized Educational Services (SES) and the Professions in Deafness (PID) program was proud to have Hayden Kristal present to a large crowd of 100 students, staff and faculty on February 22, 2019. This highly interactive workshop related to LGBTQ+ American Sign Language (ASL) signs while fostering a … Continued


Students and Faculty from Shanghai Normal University Visit the SOE

As part of established collaboration since 2007, the UNC Greensboro School of Education (SOE) hosted a group of 12 pre-service teacher candidates and two faculty members from Shanghai Normal University in China for a short-term, training program from January 14 to Feburary 1, 2019. The SOE has hosted this pre-service … Continued


Dr. Ivey Completes Term as President of Literacy Research Association (LRA)

Dr. Gay Ivey, the William E. Moran Distinguished Professor in Literacy at the UNC Greensboro School of Education, recently completed her term as President of the Literacy Research Association (LRA). LRA is the leading professional organization for individuals who share an interest in the development of research and theory associated … Continued