Elena Sandoval-Lucero and Johanna Maes

New book features authentic, intersectional approach to diversity and inclusion in higher education

Oct. 25, 2019

When friends and colleagues Johanna Maes and Elena Sandoval-Lucero could not find an intersectional teaching tool to aid in grappling with often painful situations that affect marginalized people in higher education, they launched a book project to fill the gap. There are two opportunities to learn more about, 鈥淐ase Studies in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education: An Intersectional Perspective."

digital literacy lab

Literacy and Media Lab helps kids use digital tools to make old stories new again

Oct. 14, 2019

How can you make an old fable such as the "Ant and the Grasshopper," Aesop鈥檚 classic tale about the value of hard work, come alive? For one student at Lafayette Elementary School, the answer was simple: Just add sound. The student participated in an after-school program and partnership called the Literacy and Media Lab, between the School of Education and Boulder Valley School District.

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Youth Rising

How today's youth are finding their voice, and what we can learn from them 鈥淪ay it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,鈥 the high school students chanted as they carried colorful signs and blasted messages via megaphone. Drivers slowed and many honked as the marchers made their way...

Astrid Molly

Unnatural Disasters, Displacement, and the Second-Class Citizens

As news of Hurricane Maria reached the mainland, doctoral students Astrid Sambol铆n Morales and Molly Hamm-Rodr铆guez were in Colorado, but their hearts were with Puerto Rico. Sambol铆n Morales, a Puerto Rican, and Hamm-Rodr铆guez, who has lived and worked in the Caribbean, were focused on the well-being of family, friends and...

Travis

Marine brings life experiences to leadership studies classes

The perspectives and experiences that Travis Dominguez brought to his leadership capstone class reflect the work ethic instilled in him by his family. Both of his grandfathers own businesses, one a barber shop and the other an auto shop. His father is an electrician at a nuclear power plant, while...

2019 Graduates

Photo Album: Celebrating the 2019 #EdBuffs Graduates

May 31, 2019

Congratulations to our recent graduates! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Macky Auditorium in May. We are so proud of all our minors program, teacher licensure and graduate degree recipients. View and download photos here.

Paula Abitia and student

Paying it forward in Higher Ed: First cohort of Master鈥檚 in Higher Education students graduates this spring

May 7, 2019

Paula Abitia had always wanted to attend her 鈥渄ream school,鈥 CU Boulder, yet as a first-generation student of color, the reality of her dream included the struggle for a sense of belonging. She credits higher education professionals with helping her get through challenging times, and now she is paying it forward as a higher education professional and MA graduate.

Paty Abril-Gonzalez with her family and Bill and Connie Barclay at the 2018 Miramontes Scholars Celebration.

Meet Paty Abril-Gonzalez, a mentor for future bilingual teachers who continues the Miramontes legacy

May 3, 2019

How can we do this together in a nicer, kinder and more loving way? This key question guided 2019 Outstanding PhD Graduate Paty Abril-Gonzalez through her doctorate dissertation at CU Boulder and still guides her now in her teaching and research as an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

Ben Erwin with the Safety Commission

Meet Ben Erwin, a policy analyst with a commitment to educational equity

May 1, 2019

As a former high school teacher and advocate for community empowerment, 2019 Outstanding MA Graduate Ben Erwin realized that he had a passion for the public policies that shape the educational field. 鈥淎fter my time in Mississippi in advocacy, I realized I wanted to pursue a career in education policy,鈥 Erwin said. 鈥淢y belief in education as a driver of social justice and opportunity continues to drive my passion for education.鈥

Kyle with her mentor teacher

Meet Kyle O鈥橩eefe, a passionate teacher who believes in fun and fully inclusive classrooms

May 1, 2019

Kyle O鈥橩eefe, 2019 CU Boulder School of Education Outstanding Elementary Education Graduate, believes that learning should be fun all the time. 鈥淔un is a great equalizer in the classroom because it engages everyone in their learning,鈥 O鈥橩eefe said. 鈥淓ven the most stubborn student can't resist joining in!鈥

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