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Discover how we're shaping the future of education and community engagement! Our latest impact report highlights groundbreaking achievements, including faculty innovations, student success stories, and transformative programs. From impactful new initiatives to fostering inclusive leadership, the report showcases the vibrant community we’ve built together.

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2024 Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education Awarded to LCOE for diversifying the teacher pipeline
2024 Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education Award Recipient

The Connie L. Lurie College of Education is proud to receive the 2024 Christa McAuliffe Award; Diversifying the Teacher Pipeline from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The Christa McAuliffe Award has long honored exemplary teacher education programs at AASCU member campuses that can document the success of their graduates in improving P-12 pupil learning outcomes. The award recognizes programs that have been adapted using evidence of P-12 impact in their pre-service and in-service programs.

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You Belong at Lurie College!

At the 菠菜网lol正规平台 Lurie College of Education, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare yourself for a future as a transformative educator, counselor, therapist, or school and community leader. Experience an emancipatory approach while you explore teaching, scholarship, and service opportunities.

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The Male Educators of Color Initiative

Men of Color have a profound impact on student success in our K12 classrooms. The Male Educators of Color Initiative is open to all 菠菜网lol正规平台 teacher credential candidates committed to combating the systemic and interpersonal barriers that disproportionately impede and discourage men of color from entering the teaching profession. The MECI does not consider race, color, national origin, sex, or any other protected status for candidates seeking to participate in MECI programs and activities.

Join a community of committed educators to make a difference in our schools, communities, and the lives of children, youth, and families. Learn more today!

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Recent News

Shelving Doubt: Essy Barroso-Ramirez Tackles Imposter Phenomenon for First-Generation Scholars

EdD Cohort 11 Student, Essy Barroso-Ramirez dives deep with University writer Julia Halprin Jackson on her recently published article “Imposter phenomenon as a first gen scholar” in a journal and digital platform for women of color in librarianship.

Read more about Essy's Journey

Early Childhood Education: The Ultimate Investment

Learn about Rebecca Morgan and how her experienecs led her to become a senator and to supporting early childhood education.

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Lurie College Awarded the Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities recognizes the Connie L. Lurie College of Education for diversifying the pipeline within the education workforce, addressing a long-existing disparity in the community.

Read about what this Award Means

New PK-3 Teaching Credential Program

Julia Halprin Jackson explains the story behind how Lurie College became the first to offer a PK-3 Teaching Credential program.

Learn More about our Brand New Program

Commencement: A Family Affair

Use this opportunity to learn Fernanda Renteria-Gonzalez and David Salinas' impressive journey toward their master's degrees at Lurie.

Read about these Students Journeys

Unlocking Wonder

Take a second to get to know Joy Foster and her experience as the Director of our Child and Adolescent Development Lab Preschool.

Learn More on the Impact of Joy Foster

Centers & Institutes

Institute for Emancipatory Education

The IEE facilitates community-engaged research and advances emancipatory pedagogies. Supports redesign of learning from preschool through post-secondary education.

Healthy Development Community Clinic

Our services are developmentally appropriate, equity-minded, evidence-based, and culturally sustaining for each child and family. We focus on children and youth ages 0-17 years and their families. Using a primary prevention model, we use screenings to identify need for evaluations, provide brief services, and targeted referrals to community resources and services. Educational programs are available in individual, family, and group formats both in-person, and via telehealth.

Early Childhood Institute

Recognizing the potential each and every child brings into the world, 菠菜网lol正规平台's Early Childhood Institute (ECI) seeks to transform the field of early learning and care through impactful research, training and advocacy efforts that promote equitable, high-quality, and inclusive early learning and care settings to benefit all children.

Center for Innovation in Applied Education Policy

Serving At-Promise Youth in K-12 education across California. The IAEP Center is based at San José State University and serves to empower California systems of support providers to better serve at-promise students. The Center is committed to interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration centered on closing opportunity gaps.

Institute for Regenerative Futures

The Institute for Regenerative Futures (IRF) is an intergenerational community-based collective of Black and other Indigenous co-conspiratorial educators, elders, healing practitioners, memory workers (researchers) and beloved community. Our collective emerged through timely intersections of community engagement, education, and research that highlight the psychological, emotional, and physiological impacts of anti-blackness and colonization.

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    Today is the day! Join us for SJSU’s 1857 Minutes of Giving and make an impact on the future of education. Lurie College is excited to share multiple opportunities to support projects that directly empower our students and promote their success. Your generosity helps create meaningful change!

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    Thanks for your consideration in supporting our future transformative educators, counselors, therapists, and school, community, & higher education leaders. Together, let's make SJSU's Day of Giving a success and bring our projects to life!

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    Hey Spartans! We're passionate about preparing Spartan Future Educators, and we need your help during SJSU’s 1857 Minutes of Giving. Check out our crowdfunding project and be a part of the impact!

    Spartan Future Teachers aim to help expand access to teaching careers and empower future educators with resources to thrive. Donations fund events like the "Why I Teach" series, interactive field trips, and social-emotional support—helping to build a community of transformative educators. Together, we’re shaping the future of education, one teacher at a time!

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    📢 Attention students! 🎓💰

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    Hey Spartans! We're passionate about preparing our students to make positive impacts in our communities, and we need your help during SJSU’s 1857 Minutes of Giving.

    Help provide life-changing speech therapy to individuals in our community while training the next generation of speech-language pathologists! Donations to the Kay Armstead Center for Communicative Disorders (KACCD) fund essential assessment tools, treatment materials, and student training—ensuring high-quality, no-cost services for those in need. Join us in empowering communication and transforming lives, one voice at a time!

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    Make a difference during SJSU’s 1857 Minutes of Giving campaign by supporting our crowdfunding project!

    Your partnership allows help in creating a safe and empowering space for LGBTQ+ middle school students at the First Annual Unity Conference. Hosted by the Queer Hope Institute at SJSU, this event fosters connection, learning, and pride for 150 youth. Donations provide transportation, meals, and supplies—ensuring every student can fully participate. Join us in making a difference!

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    📢 Explore Your Future in Education, Health & Community! 🌟

    Not sure about your major or career path? Looking to connect with professionals in education, health, or community-focused fields? Join us for Exploring Careers in Education, Health & Community!

    Friday, February 28, 2025
    9 AM - 1:30 PM
    Student Union Ballroom

    - Hear from industry professionals
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    Spartan family, our group is participating in SJSU's 1857 Minutes of Giving on March 11-12! Help us make an impact by supporting our crowdfunding project. Every dollar counts!

    Your involvement empowers mentor teachers, community partners, and future educators through transformative, justice-centered programs at the Institute for Emancipatory Education (IEE). Donations fund vital initiatives like the Male Educators of Color Initiative, the Ethnic Studies Residency Program, and Bilingüismo y Justicia—ensuring diverse, well-prepared educators who champion equity in schools. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive future for education!

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    Join us in making a difference on March 11-12 for SJSU’s 1857 Minutes of Giving campaign!

    Your support fuels the Early Childhood Institute’s mission to empower future educators through research, advocacy, and hands-on training. Donations help fund speaker series, professional development workshops, and research opportunities—ensuring SJSU students and early childhood professionals learn, grow, and collaborate. Together, we can champion high-quality, inclusive early learning experiences for California’s youngest learners. Join us in making a lasting impact!

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    Celebrating Black history, culture, and excellence. This month and every month, we honor the voices, achievements, and contributions that shape our communities.

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    Spartans unite! Our crowdfunding project is live for SJSU’s 1857 Minutes of Giving campaign, and we're counting on your support.

    The Hardship Grant is raising funds to support students who have experienced any unforeseen financial hardships that will prevent them from continuing their enrollment or create barriers to success. Help students overcome hardships that include meeting the costs of living (transportation, rent, and other expenses) during the unpaid student teaching/ counseling requirements for becoming an educator.

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    Join us for SJSU’s 1857 Minutes of Giving and make an impact on the future of education.

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    Please help us share these important initiatives with your networks!

    We appreciate your consideration and support. Together, let's make SJSU's 1857 Minutes of Giving a success and bring our projects to life!

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    We are thrilled to share this exciting recognition!

    At Lurie College, we take immense pride in the work of our faculty who are driving meaningful change in education. Congratulations to Dr. Dolores DeHaro Mena and Dr. Lorri M. Capizzi on receiving the 2nd largest grant in the CSU system last year! Their leadership in securing the GEAR UP grant reflects our college’s deep commitment to expanding opportunities for first-gen and low-income students in East San José.

    This long-term investment in student success will help shape brighter futures and open new pathways to higher education. We are proud to have faculty who not only advocate for equity but take action to make it a reality.

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    Today, we gathered as a community to celebrate and thank Dean Heather Lattimer for her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to equity and excellence in education. Over the years, she has championed innovation, fostered collaboration, and inspired so many—students, faculty, and staff alike. While we are sad to see her go, we are incredibly grateful for the impact she has made and excited to see the difference she will continue to make in the world.

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    Be sure to mark your calendars for the first day of instruction for the Spring 2025 semester will be on Thursday, January 23rd.

    Enjoy the holiday break!

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