Category Archives: Community Engaged

Computer Science is for Every Classroom

Join us on Friday, March 20, from 10am-12pm in SH 331 to gain new perspectives on the importance of integrating computer science into K-12 education – lunch is included!

  • This workshop will define computer science and its connection to future careers and explore why access to computer science concepts impacts the education outcomes of every student.
  • Through hands-on activities and conversations, participants will discover what meaningful Computer Science integration looks like in K-12 classrooms.
  • By the end of this workshop participants will begin to envision themselves as computer science educators. No experience with computer science is necessary, but bring a laptop for the fun!

Computer Science is for Every Classroom - 3.20

What do you envision the future of learning will include?

SJSU Future of Learning Summit Christopher Cabaldon Sacramento State

Listen to Christopher Cabaldon, Hazel Cramer Endowed Chair and Professor of Public Policy & Administration at Sacramento State University, discuss the future of people, defining learning, and more at the SJSU Lurie College of Education’s Future of Learning Summit!  To learn more about the Future of Learning Initiative, visit sjsu.edu/education/fli and the #SJSUFutureLearn hashtag thread on Twitter.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Audio recorded by the SJSU Student Union Theater and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley and Katelyn Zamarron.

Student Spotlight | Luz Nicacio and Liliana Adler

The SJSU Lurie College of Education provides a range of grants to students to support their academic endeavors to become transformative educators, counselors, therapists, and leaders.  We spoke with Department of Child and Adolescent Development students Luz Nicacio and Liliana Adler, who received support to attend the Latinx Leads conference, to learn more about their experiences and how they have shaped them going forward.  Listen to Luz and Lily’s insights below!

SJSU Lurie College of Education Child and Adolescent Development Department Students Luz Nicacio and Liliana Adler

“I think it’s important that everyone knows that there’s people who grow up a lot differently than you do and have different values than you do, so it’s important to educate yourself about those kinds of values and be an open ear and an ally to people who may not look like you.”

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Upcoming ChAD Club Meeting

The ChAD club is a student-run organization that is open to all interested students, alumni, and faculty in the Child & Adolescent Development department to learn about careers in ChAD, support children and adolescents in the community, and plan fun social events with your peers!  The next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 5, from 1:15-2:15 in Sweeney Hall 212.  Visit the ChAD department website, Instagram feed, or the club Facebook group to find out more information.

SJSU Lurie College of Education ChAD Club Spring 2020

What do you envision the future of learning will include?

SJSU Lurie College of Education Future of Learning Summit Kent McGuire

Listen to Kent McGuire, Program Director of Education at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, discuss his vision for the future of deeper learning at the SJSU Lurie College of Education’s Future of Learning Summit!  To learn more about the Future of Learning Initiative, visit sjsu.edu/education/fli and the #SJSUFutureLearn hashtag thread on Twitter.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Audio recorded by the SJSU Student Union Theater and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley and Katelyn Zamarron.

Lurie College Faculty Advocate for Worthy Wages for Teachers

Shoutout to Lurie College faculty Emily Slusser, Andrea Golloher, and Maria Fusaro, who recently published the commentary “To provide quality care for infants and toddlers, California must pay teachers a worthy wage” on behalf of their SJSU Early Childhood Institute! Read their piece on the Cal Matters website at http://bit.ly/2vXynRG.  To learn more about the SJSU Early Childhood Institute, visit sjsu.edu/education/academics/eci

SJSU Lurie College of Education Early Childhood Institute Emily Slusser Andrea Golloher Maria Fusaro

What do you envision the future of learning will include?

SJSU Lurie College of Education Faculty Ellen Middaugh Future of Learning Summit

Listen to Ellen Middaugh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Child & Adolescent Development, discuss her vision for the future of learning to practice democracy at the SJSU Lurie College Future of Learning Summit!  To learn more about the Future of Learning Initiative, visit sjsu.edu/education/fli and the #SJSUFutureLearn hashtag thread on Twitter.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Audio recorded by the SJSU Student Union Theater and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley and Katelyn Zamarron.

Learn about the New Lurie College Strategic Plan

Watch or listen to the conversation below to meet several of the SJSU Lurie College of Education Students who recently participated on the Lurie College Strategic Planning Committee in preparation for the launch of the plan during the Spring 2020 semester!

  • Jessica Doushgounian – Undergraduate student, majoring in Communicative Disorders and Sciences, minoring in Deaf Education
  • Katelyn Mora – Undergraduate student, majoring in Child and Adolescent Development with a community focus, minoring in Early Childhood Special Education
  • Marili Avalos – Graduate student, Counseling and Guidance
  • Paulette Lamonico Bavilacqua – Credential student, Moderate to Severe Special Education

Current Lurie College students, faculty, and staff are highly encouraged to submit an initial proposal for a Strategic Plan Seed Grant for the 2020-2021 academic year by Monday, March 2, 2020.  More details about our strategic plan are available at sjsu.edu/education/about.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Video recorded and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley. “Adventure” provided royalty free by bensound.com.

Lurie College Providing CSET Test Prep Workshop

At Lurie College, we strive to become the hub for community-centered, educational transformation in the region, and so we’re hosting a 3-day CSET Multiple Subject prep workshop to support our students on their journeys to becoming future educators!  This workshop will take place Saturday, March 28; Sunday, March 29; and Saturday, April 4; from 9am-4pm in Sweeney Hall 106 and is designed to help students apply their knowledge to meet exam requirements in each of the exam subtests I, II, and III.  There is no cost to register for this workshop; however, there are a limited number of spaces available and those who enroll must commit to attending all 3 days.  To apply by Monday, March 2, visit http://bit.ly/CSETprep.

SJSU Lurie College of Education CSET Workshop

Bilingüismo y Justicia: Bilingual Cafecito

Come learn about SJSU’s Critical Bilingual Authorization Program from Lurie College of Education faculty!  The CBAP leads to a bilingual authorization, which enables the holder to teach in bilingual or dual immersion classrooms.  Please RSVP for this event at http://tinyurl.com/bilingualcafecitoRSVP

SJSU Lurie College of Education Critical Bilingual Authorization Program Bilingual Cafecito

Lurie College Faculty Publishes Policy Report

Congratulations to Teacher Education Department faculty member Eduardo Muñoz-Muñoz, who recently published “English Language Learners and the Local Control Funding Formula” in collaboration with Pivot Learning and Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE)!  Give the report a read at http://bit.ly/2uJdppv

SJSU Lurie College of Education Teacher Education Faculty Eduardo Munoz-Munoz

Student Spotlight | Ali Murueta, Liz Cagle, and Michelle Ballou

The SJSU Lurie College of Education provides a range of grants to students to support their academic endeavors to become transformative educators, counselors, therapists, and leaders.  We spoke with Communicative Disorders and Sciences students Alexandra (Ali) Murueta, Liz Cagle, and Michelle Ballou after they attended the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention to learn more about their experiences and how it shaped them going forward.  Give their insights a listen below!

SJSU Lurie College of Education Ali Murueta, Michelle Ballou, Liz Cagle

From left to right: Ali Murueta, Michelle Ballou, and Liz Cagle

“I really encourage any of the students in the CDS program to apply for the ASHA convention sponsorship next year and any other student who is contemplating going for a scholarship or sponsorship just to go for it and take the plunge because it really is life changing.”

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Lurie College Faculty Featured in SJSU MLK Library Newsletter

Shoutout to Child and Adolescent Development faculty Robert Marx, who was recently highlighted in the SJSU MLK Library newsletter for moderating the SJSU Bay Area Pride panel event during the Fall 2019 semester! Watch the video message from University Library Dean Tracy Elliott at️ http://bit.ly/2SkpsCN

SJSU Lurie College of Education Child and Adolescent Development Department Faculty Robert Marx Bay Area Pride

SJSU Lurie College of Education Child and Adolescent Development Department Faculty Robert Marx Bay Area Pride 2

What do you envision the future of learning will include?

SJSU Lurie College of Education Future of Learning Summit Arun Ramanathan

Listen to Arun Ramanathan, CEO of Pivot Learning, discuss his vision for a world without labels during his speech at the SJSU Lurie College Future of Learning Summit!  To learn more about the Future of Learning Initiative, visit sjsu.edu/education/fli and the #SJSUFutureLearn hashtag thread on Twitter.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Audio recorded by the SJSU Student Union Theater and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley and Katelyn Zamarron.

What do you envision the future of learning will include?

SJSU Lurie College of Education Future of Learning Summit Ocala STEAM Academy Sabrina Dao

Listen to Sabrina, 7th grade student at Ocala STEAM Academy, discuss preparing for the future, challenging stereotypes, and more during her speech at the SJSU Lurie College Future of Learning Summit!  To learn more about the Future of Learning Initiative, visit sjsu.edu/education/fli and the #SJSUFutureLearn hashtag thread on Twitter.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Audio recorded by the SJSU Student Union Theater and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley and Katelyn Zamarron.

What do you envision the future of learning will include?

SJSU Lurie College of Education Future of Learning Summti Vivian Vu

Listen to Vivian Vu, B.S. degree candidate in Business Administration Management Information Systems at SJSU, discuss personal adversity, caring educators, and more during their speech at the SJSU Lurie College of Education’s Future of Learning Summit!  To learn more about the Future of Learning Initiative, visit sjsu.edu/education/fli and the #SJSUFutureLearn hashtag thread on Twitter.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Audio recorded by the SJSU Student Union Theater and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley and Katelyn Zamarron.

What do you envision the future of learning will include?

SJSU Lurie College of Education Future of Learning Summit Laura Quintana

Listen to Laura Quintana, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Cisco, discuss how she learned to converse with adults as a child, what’s needed to prepare for the jobs of the future, and more during her speech at the SJSU Lurie College of Education’s Future of Learning Summit! To learn more and join the conversation, visit sjsu.edu/education/fli and the #SJSUFutureLearn hashtag thread on Twitter.

Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Audio recorded by the SJSU Student Union Theater and edited by Brian Cheung Dooley and Katelyn Zamarron.