Embracing the Limitless Opportunities of an Education Career
From teacher to principal and from Massachusetts to China, Rena Mirkin has used her degree in education to go places she never imagined.
Harnessing the Power of Youth Voices
In the fall of 2018, Keisha Green taught a seminar that gave her the opportunity to pilot a new course based on the impact and possibilities of youth media.
Exploring the Vast Possibilities of Educational Technologies
Trust has quickly established herself as an important scholar of ed tech and their potential for inspiring teachers and revolutionizing learning.
Collaborating with Tibetan Schools in Exile
UMass educators collaborate with the Tibetan Children’s Village and the Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education to improve support for children.
Transforming Education in the Juvenile Justice System with Technology
A team of UMass Amherst faculty, staff, and students, led by College of Education Associate Professor Michael Krezmien, is in the final stages of Project RAISE.
Strengthening Early Grade Reading and Math Education Across the World
Cristine Smith and Darrell Earnest are multiplying the number of teachers world-wide skilled at teaching reading and math to the youngest children.
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Childhood
“I’m passionate about people questioning paradigms that were put in place with no consultation to themselves, and people questioning how we know what we know”
Embracing the Possibilities of Educational Technology
College of Education faculty Bob Maloy and Sharon Edwards have collaborated on courses, research, books, and projects for three decades.
Making Educational Assessments More Equitable
In her research, Associate Professor Lisa Keller explores ways to remove linguistic and cultural barriers from testing.
Giving Youth a Platform to Tell Their Stories
Language, Literacy, & Culture doctoral candidate Carlos McBride directs the NEPR Media Lab, turning high school students into radio professionals.