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Global Perspectives for Productive Classrooms

Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement students gather at the UNCG Alumni House

What makes a classroom work? How can you engage students through play and technology? How does culture play a role in learning? This year’s cohort in the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) Program came to UNC Greensboro to discover answers to these questions and more over their six-week residency. Fulbright TEA is a U.S. government program supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, and administered by the International Research and Exchanges Board.

Cool Majors: Information Science

UNCG lecturer Lisa Barron stands at the front of the classroom, addressing a room of students

Information science addresses the needs of a world where we can feel overwhelmed by all the data at our fingertips. Dr. Lisa O’Connor, associate professor and chair of library and information science, developed the program within the School of Education to teach students how to organize information and make it accessible to people, communities, companies, and other organizations.

Cammarano Named First Recipient of Short Fellowship

Alex Cammarano head shot next to UNCG School of Education logo all set on a blue background

The Paula and Rick Short Endowed Fellowship in Education was established in the spring of 2023 and Department of Counseling and Educational Development doctoral student Alex Cammarano has been named the first recipient of the award. 

Smiley Award Helps Harrison Study in Costa Rica

Dauria Harrison pets a rabbit during her time abroad in Costa Rica

The Smiley Award supports global educational opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students in UNC Greensboro’s School of Education and is presented annually. One of last year’s recipients, Dauria Harrison, was able to spend part of her summer on an immersive and service-learning program in Costa Rica. 

Full Circle for GCS Superintendent

Dr. Oakley celebrates with students from Allen Jay Preparatory Academy during her one-year anniversary celebration, held at Congdon Yards in High Point on September 1, 2023. Photo by Toni Shaw.

As Dr. Whitney Oakley moves into her second year as superintendent of one of the state’s largest school districts, she points to her experiences as a doctoral student at the University of North Carolina Greensboro for contributing to her success as an educator.

UNCG MST2 Program Helps STEM the Tide

Members of the MST2 Cohort 2

It’s no secret that a teacher shortage is taking a toll on schools nationwide. A partnership with UNC Greensboro aims to help Guilford County Schools close the gap locally by getting beginning math and science teachers without education degrees off to a good start.

Bethea Collects Rookie Teacher of the Year Accolade

Guilford County Schools Rookie Teacher of the Year Kenyona Bethea holds her plaque and flowers while standing with GCS Superintendent Whitney Oakley in front of a black background

Following her first year as a math teacher at Smith High School in Greensboro, Kenyona Bethea was moved to tears when she found out that she had been selected as the Guilford County Schools Rookie Teacher of the Year. 

UNCG Inspires Creative Teachers With Makerspaces

A group of people wearing shirts that say "Create" gathered around workshop tools

Many students learn best by doing or building. Teachers can learn the same way. UNC Greensboro’s School of Education students – as well as current teachers – need spaces where they can experiment, learn from mistakes, and fine-tune ideas so that they feel more confident in their classrooms.