/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usSat, 05 Apr 2025 18:00:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-darlshawn-patterson.aspxA Ph.D. student in the Literacy Studies program at �ƶ��ij�app, Patterson discusses her drive to transform education and highlights the significance of building supportive communities.Tyler EnnisWed, 19 Feb 2025 10:15:29 Student Spotlight: Darlshawn Patterson’s passion for literacy and education policyA Ph.D. student in the Literacy Studies program at �ƶ��ij�app, Patterson discusses her drive to transform education and highlights the significance of building supportive communities.Darlshawn Patterson/education/blog/2025/student-spotlight-darlshawn-patterson.aspxCollege of Education NewsLiteracy Studies,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2024/patriann-smith-lra-2024.aspxSmith will take on many leadership positions with this role, from serving as LRA conference chair and co-chair to acting as the organization's chief executive officer.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:15:20 Patriann Smith elected as vice president of the Literacy Research AssociationSmith will take on many leadership positions with this role, from serving as LRA conference chair and co-chair to acting as the organization's chief executive officer.Headshot photo of Patriann Smith./education/blog/2024/patriann-smith-lra-2024.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffLiteracy Studies/education/blog/2024/rise-caribbean-2024.aspxThis initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the �ƶ��ij�app College of Education, along with international partners, secured a $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), culminated in a RISE Caribbean Conference held at the �ƶ��ij�app Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.Tyler EnnisTue, 12 Nov 2024 09:23:09 �ƶ��ij�app College of Education faculty make international impact participating in RISE CaribbeanThis initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the �ƶ��ij�app College of Education, along with international partners, secured a $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), culminated in a RISE Caribbean Conference held at the �ƶ��ij�app Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.Group photo at the RISE Caribbean Educational Research Conference./education/blog/2024/rise-caribbean-2024.aspxCollege of Education News,ResearchLiteracy Studies/education/blog/2024/panos-grant-climate-literacy-teaching.aspxAlexandra Panos, Ph.D., assistant professor of literacy studies and director of research for the Center for Climate Literacy at the �ƶ��ij�app College of Education was awarded a $50,000 Spencer Foundation Small Research Grant, along with Co-PIs Michael Sherry, Ph.D., associate professor in English Education and Jarod Roselló, Ph.D., associate professor in Creative Writing.Rebecca DarmocWed, 28 Feb 2024 07:04:29 Alexandra Panos, Ph.D., Receives Grant to Explore Climate Literacy Teaching for English Language Arts EducatorsAlexandra Panos, Ph.D., assistant professor of literacy studies and director of research for the Center for Climate Literacy at the �ƶ��ij�app College of Education was awarded a $50,000 Spencer Foundation Small Research Grant, along with Co-PIs Michael Sherry, Ph.D., associate professor in English Education and Jarod Roselló, Ph.D., associate professor in Creative Writing.Alexandra Panos Headshot/education/blog/2024/panos-grant-climate-literacy-teaching.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchLiteracy Studies/education/blog/2022/assistant-professor-receives-early-career-award-aera-early-education-sig.aspxAssistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley, PhD, was awarded the 2022 Early Career Award by the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Early Education and Child Development Special Interest Group (SIG).Rocky D. BullMon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Assistant professor awarded Early Career Award by AERA Early Education and Child Development SIGAssistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley, PhD, was awarded the 2022 Early Career Award by the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Early Education and Child Development Special Interest Group (SIG).Elizabeth Hadley headshot/education/blog/2022/assistant-professor-receives-early-career-award-aera-early-education-sig.aspxFaculty and StaffHonors and Awards,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2021/usf-polk-reading-academy-celebrates-first-cohort-graduates.aspxA partnership between the �ƶ��ij�app (�ƶ��ij�app) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from �ƶ��ij�app.Jessenia RiveraMon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 �ƶ��ij�app Polk Reading Academy celebrates first cohort of graduates from school-university partnership programA partnership between the �ƶ��ij�app (�ƶ��ij�app) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from �ƶ��ij�app.Group photo of �ƶ��ij�app Polk Reading Academy/education/blog/2021/usf-polk-reading-academy-celebrates-first-cohort-graduates.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Literacy Studies,Polk County Public Schools,Professional Development,Reading Education/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Jessenia RiveraFri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 �ƶ��ij�app associate professor launches interdisciplinary research center in partnership with Caribbean universityIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Mutual Life Assurance Society building in Bridgetown, Barbados/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchInternational,Literacy Studies/archive/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the �ƶ��ij�app College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).External ArticleMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 �ƶ��ij�app College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the �ƶ��ij�app College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Patriann Smith photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere./archive/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,International,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-mellissa-alonso-teston.aspxSince graduating, �ƶ��ij�app alumna Mellissa Alonso-Teston began teaching and advanced into a district position in 1996 that enabled her to author and lead Hillsborough County Public Schools' Reading Coach Project. In 2017, Alonso-Teston’s desire to become an education researcher motivated her to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Studies at �ƶ��ij�app.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Mellissa Alonso-TestonSince graduating, �ƶ��ij�app alumna Mellissa Alonso-Teston began teaching and advanced into a district position in 1996 that enabled her to author and lead Hillsborough County Public Schools' Reading Coach Project. In 2017, Alonso-Teston’s desire to become an education researcher motivated her to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Studies at �ƶ��ij�app.Mellissa Alonso-Teston/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-mellissa-alonso-teston.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Elementary Education,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2021/faculty-member-launches-classroom-caffeine-podcast.aspxLindsay Persohn, an assistant professor of Literacy Studies at the �ƶ��ij�app’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, launched “Classroom Caffeine,” a new podcast series that provides a space for education researchers to share their knowledge with those working in the field.Jessenia RiveraTue, 05 Jan 2021 09:00:00 College of Education faculty member creates podcast series, seeks to connect teachers with education researchersLindsay Persohn, an assistant professor of Literacy Studies at the �ƶ��ij�app’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, launched “Classroom Caffeine,” a new podcast series that provides a space for education researchers to share their knowledge with those working in the field.Classroom Caffeine/education/blog/2021/faculty-member-launches-classroom-caffeine-podcast.aspxFaculty and StaffLiteracy Studies,Sarasota-Manatee campus/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-students-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxIn response to �ƶ��ij�app's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave �ƶ��ij�app students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.External ArticleThu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 �ƶ��ij�app students gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring programIn response to �ƶ��ij�app's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave �ƶ��ij�app students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.Consuelo Blake holding up a sign to welcome a student/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-students-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementCOVID-19,Elementary Education,Literacy Studies,Teacher Preparation/education/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center presentation explores strategies for supporting oral language development in pre-K classroomDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.Elizabeth Hadley/education/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center,Early Childhood Education,Language Development,Literacy Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/passport-to-literacy-event.aspxHosted by the Caribbean Community Association, the 'Passport 2 Literacy' MLK event was presented with the goal of joining children and families together in order to develop and motivate young readers. To help make the event a success, representatives from the College of Education’s Literacy Studies program volunteered.External ArticleMon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Literacy Studies Program collaborates with Caribbean Community Association in 'Passport 2 Literacy' EventHosted by the Caribbean Community Association, the 'Passport 2 Literacy' MLK event was presented with the goal of joining children and families together in order to develop and motivate young readers. To help make the event a success, representatives from the College of Education’s Literacy Studies program volunteered.�ƶ��ij�app faculty member at Passport to Literacy event/education/about-us/news/2020/passport-to-literacy-event.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffCommunity Partnerships,Literacy Studies,Reading Education