Each year at SJSU, the Lurie College of Education hosts the Celebration of Teaching. During the Spring 2021 semester, we asked local middle school teachers, high school teachers, community college faculty, and SJSU faculty to nominate students that have the qualities that would make them outstanding future educators. Congratulations to the 41 nominees who have been recognized and awarded with a $1000 scholarship towards any Lurie College credential program!
Category Archives: Community Engaged
Lurie College Faculty Receives SJSU Early Career Investigator Award
Congratulations to Child and Adolescent Development faculty Ellen Middaugh, who was selected by the SJSU Office of Research and Innovation to receive the Early Career Investigator Award! Dr. Middaugh and her team of Student Research Assistants – George Franco, Kristen Huey, and Kristina Smith – research how youth utilize social media platforms to empower their voices, promote community and encourage civic engagement. Watch the recognition video below that was shown during the SJSU Celebration of Research and learn more about Dr. Middaugh’s related CLARION (Civic Literacy, Action & Reasoning in Online Networks) Project at sjsu.edu/education/community/clarion-project.
EdD Leadership Program Student Documentary Broadcast
According to a popular study, 95% of adolescents own a cell phone and 45% are online almost constantly. When Cellphones Come To School, a new very timely, informative and provocative one hour documentary from high school teacher and EdD Leadership Program student Anne Tran, shows what happens when these phones predictably end up in classrooms and the impact on learning that results. Featuring interviews with a diverse range of students, teachers and experts, When Cellphones Come To School, highlights both positive and negative outcomes and points the way toward creating a better understanding of the national debate around the role cellphones might and do play in classroom education settings. Watch the broadcast on Thursday, May 6, at 8pm or Saturday, May 8, at 6pm on Northern California Public Media, via the KCRB TV Live Stream webpage, or via the NorCal Public Media App in the Google Play store or Apple store.
EdD Leadership Program Student Receives $2 Million for Elementary School
Congratulations to EdD Leadership Program Student and Principal of Starlight Elementary School, Jaclynne Medina, who recently received a $2,000,000 gift from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to implement “Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen” in her school! Read the press release at bit.ly/3dXwR5F
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Watch Episode 6 of Emancipatory Education Now
Emancipatory Education Now is a student-led initiative at the SJSU Lurie College of Education that examines what emancipatory education – the critical evaluation of the systems and structures of oppression that maintain the status quo in our educational institutions – looks like in today’s society and advocates for the expansion of emancipatory education research, policies, and practices.
Our co-hosts for the Spring 2021 semester are:
- Abby Almerido – Graduate student, Educational Leadership
- Aminah Sheikh – Undergraduate student, Communicative Disorders & Sciences
- Ana Isabel Hahs – Graduate and credential student, Teacher Education
- Vaishnavi Sunkari – Undergraduate student, Child & Adolescent Development, Public Health
- Victor Calvillo Chavez – Graduate student, Counselor Education
In this episode, Abby leads a dialogue around stereotype threat. The co-hosts shared their insights framed by questions such as:
- What resonated with you about this TEDTalk? Did anything surprise you or challenge your previous ways of thinking?
- We started today’s sharing some of our layers of our identity. As you consumed Adichie’s talk on Single Stories, what single stories were coming up for you about yourself?
- In the TEDTalk, Adichie references an Igbo word: nkali (9:37) – “to be greater than another.” She goes on to say that single stories exist because there are those who have the power to write the definitive stories of a person or group of people. Our media have the power of telling the story of people. What single stories do you see in the media?
- Why is it important to understand the single stories of ourselves and others? Why is it important for those in education to identify when single stories exist?
- We also read an article on some ways to address stereotype threat in the classroom. What are your thoughts on those suggestions? Is it enough? What else could be done?
after watching “The danger of a single story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and reading “How Teachers Can Reduce Stereotype Threat in the Classroom.”
This episode’s call to action: How are you purposefully providing opportunities for those you influence and who influence you to give you a more complete story of who they are? Let’s all build bridges across differences one story at a time.
All of the recordings for this series are available at sjsu.edu/education/emancipatory-education-now. Join us for our final episode on Friday, May 14, at 5:15pm at the Lurie College Learning Showcase. More information coming soon at sjsu.edu/education/showcase.
Lurie College Student Receives SJSU Outstanding Thesis Award
Congratulations to recent Communicative Disorders & Sciences alumni Grace Shefcik, whose thesis “Assessment of Non-binary Individuals’ Self-perception of Voice” was selected for the annual SJSU Outstanding Thesis Award! This award is given by the College of Graduate Studies to one student whose thesis was published in May, August or December of 2020, or provisionally approved for publication in May 2021. The winner of the Outstanding Thesis Award receives $1,000 as well as a special recognition during commencement.
Strategic Plan Spotlight: The Promise Group
At the SJSU Lurie College of Education, we prepare transformative educators, counselors, therapists, school and community leaders. We do this through an emancipatory approach across our teaching, scholarship, and service. The Lurie College Promise Group was established to create opportunities for first-generation students and those who are part of the SJSU Spartan Scholars, Guardian Scholars, or Educational Opportunity Program to participate in a year-long personal, academic, and professional development experience. Lurie College staff member Ana Paz-Rangel recently interviewed staff member Sarah Arreola, who served as a mentor for Child and Adolescent Development student Trini Ruiz. Read the full interview below.
Can you tell share some of your mentorship experience through the Promise Group?
When Donna reached out to me, I was excited and nervous at the same time. Nervous because I hoped I’d meet the Student Success Center’s expectations. The exciting part was mentoring a Lurie College student and being able to support them.
My mentee’s name was Trini. She was delightful, had a certain energy, and I saw that she was motivated. Each time we met, I started with the question “what can I help you with today?” One day, Trini was nervous to take the CBEST and to address that, we applied together.
We also discussed Trini’s long-term goals. One time, Trini discovered she needed to take an additional class, but didn’t have room in her schedule or the budget for a class at SJSU. We ultimately found a solution by exploring similar courses at Evergreen College. Trini wasn’t aware of the process for enrolling at a community college so I assisted her through this process.
Attend Our Lurie College Faculty Symposia
Join our SJSU Lurie College of Education faculty as they present their research related to diversity, social justice and culturally sustaining pedagogy!
Thursday, May 6, 12-1pm, RSVP for the Zoom link
- Allison Briceño, EdD – Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education
- “Teaching Pre-service Teachers to Enact Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy: Shifting Critical Consciousness”
- Roxana Marachi, PhD – Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education
- “Philanthro-Capitalism and Equity Doublespeak: When “Innovation” is Exploitation and Silicon Solutions Fuel Next Level Systemic Racism”
Monday, April 19, 1-2pm, RSVP for the Zoom link
- Lyle Lustigman, PhD – Assistant Professor, Communicative Disorders & Sciences
- “‘And what were you doing?’ ‘Helping!’ Adult scaffolding in children’s early language development”
- Nidhi Mahendra PhD – Associate Professor, Communicative Disorders & Sciences
- “Spartan Aphasia Research Clinic (SPARC): Where aphasia research, clinical service delivery, and student training meet”
Join us for Episode 6 of Emancipatory Education Now
Emancipatory Education Now is a student-led initiative at the SJSU Lurie College of Education that examines what emancipatory education – the critical evaluation of the systems and structures of oppression that maintain the status quo in our educational institutions – looks like in today’s society and advocates for the expansion of emancipatory education research, policies, and practices.
Our co-hosts for the Spring 2021 semester are:
- Abby Almerido – Graduate student, Educational Leadership
- Aminah Sheikh – Undergraduate student, Communicative Disorders & Sciences
- Ana Isabel Hahs – Graduate and credential student, Teacher Education
- Vaishnavi Sunkari – Undergraduate student, Child & Adolescent Development, Public Health
- Victor Calvillo Chavez – Graduate student, Counselor Education
In this episode, Ana leads a dialogue around antiracist education. The co-hosts shared their insights framed by questions such as:
- What was your initial reaction to the articles and the video? Did anything surprise you?
- How would you define antiracist education?
- What do you think are antiracist strategies for teachers? Do you agree with the ones presented in the video?
- The first article discusses the need to go beyond ethnic studies courses and include anti-racist education in all subjects. How do you think schools and districts can accomplish this?
- The second article discusses Trump-era policies that sought to prevent schools from teaching critical race theory and federally funded agencies from offering diversity training. While this is no longer an issue under the Biden administration, should we be concerned about such things happening in the future? What do you think is the likelihood of a future administration trying to enact such policies, and is there anything we can do about it in the meantime?
- Can you identify any challenges to implementing strategies for antiracist education? How can we overcome these?
- Why is antiracist education important to you? Why do you think it’s important that schools commit to antiracist education?
after reading the articles “California schools, universities condemn anti-Asian attacks, offer support to students” by Carolyn Jones and Ashley Smith and “Diversity Work, Interrupted” by Colleen Flaherty and watching the video “6 Ways to be an Antiracist Educator” by Edutopia.
This episode’s call to action: Watch the video “Six Ways to be an Antiracist Educator” and try to implement at least one of those strategies in your classroom. Additionally, since many of these ideas are applicable beyond the classroom, think about what it would look like for you to implement such practices in your daily life. What can you do to combat racism in your community?
Additional Antiracism and Racial Justice resources are available on the Lurie College website at sjsu.edu/education/community/antiracism. All of the recordings for this series are available at http://sjsu.edu/education/emancipatory-education-now
Institute for Emancipatory Education Launch and Executive Director Search
After multiple years of discussions, activities, and iterations, what was formerly known as the Future of Learning Initiative and the Emancipatory Education Initiative has now formally received approval by SJSU to become the Institute for Emancipatory Education (IEE)!
The next step in launching our IEE is to commence a search for a founding Executive Director. The position has been posted on the SJSU Jobs website and the priority review of applications will begin after Tuesday, April 27. Please share this opportunity with anyone who you believe has the interest, experience, and passion to advance the goals of our IEE.
SJSU and Lurie College Broadband Access Report Highlighted in News
In 2020, Lurie College faculty Luis Poza, Eduardo Muñoz-Muñoz, and Tammie Visintainer collaborated with SJSU faculty Ahoura Zandiatashbar, California Assemblymember Robert Rivas, and the Watsonville High School ECHO Leadership Academy to better understand the impact of known gaps in broadband internet access across California’s 30th Congressional District and published a report of their findings.
Their report recently gained some visibility when it was highlighted in the Monterey County Weekly as well as on KCBS radio! It is also being utilized to inform policy proposals at the state level such as Assembly Bill 14.
Lurie College Launches New Undergraduate Minor
Our new SJSU undergraduate Minor in Transformative Leadership is an interdisciplinary approach to leadership development through engagement with anti-racist pedagogies and practices. By building a foundation and framework for developing an intersectional lens throughout this program, students develop their leadership goals around becoming transformative agents of change in their communities through meaningful, culturally affirming, and sustaining practices.
Located in the SJSU Lurie College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, the Transformative Leadership Minor prepares SJSU undergraduate students of all academic backgrounds to enact meaningful change in local, state, and national settings. To learn more and RSVP for our upcoming info session on Tuesday, April 20, at 12pm, visit sjsu.edu/edleadership/academics/undergraduate-minor
Teacher Residency Student Spotlights: Julia Duggs, Jenna Kunz, and Angelica Lopez
The SJSU Lurie College of Education has recently launched an Ethnic Studies Teacher Residency program to collaborate with local school districts and create an opportunity for our teacher candidates to gain valuable professional experience and ongoing professional development as they prepare to become Ethnic Studies teachers. Learn about our 2020-2021 cohort of Ethnic Studies Teacher Residency students – Julia Duggs, Jenna Kunz, and Angelica Lopez – as they share their experiences in the residency program and how it has shaped them going forward and learn more about our teacher residency program at sjsu.edu/teachered/academics/residency.
- 0:00 – Meet Julia, Jenna, and Angelica
- 0:56 – When did you know that you wanted to pursue education as a career field?
- 4:02 – How is the Ethnic Studies residency program enabling you to make progress towards your hopes, dreams, and goals?
- 8:03 – Can you share an example or a story of a valuable or transformative experience that you’ve had within the residency program?
- 11:20 – Can you share an example or a story about how you’ve applied your experiences from the residency program outside of the program?
- 14:03 – Which of your professors thus far has impacted you the most? What has made them so impactful?
- 17:52 – How has 2020 shaped your identity, philosophy, and pedagogy as you progress through your academic program and career?
- 22:10 – What’s one piece of advice you have for anyone who is considering the Ethnic Studies residency program?
#IBelongAtLurieCollege | Alejandra Romo
What provides you with a sense of belonging at Lurie College? Is it your drive to become a transformative educator, counselor, therapist, school or community leader? A faculty member, advisor, your friends or student groups? The events and culture? Share with us on Instagram by tagging @sjsulurie and using the hashtag #IBelongAtLurieCollege in your caption or email us at brian.cheungdooley@sjsu.edu so we can share uplifting stories from our community. Learn about Alejandra Romo, Department of Communicative Disorders & Sciences undergraduate student, and what provides her with a sense of belonging!
“Lurie College has been a great place to call home here at SJSU because of the strong sense of community I always feel around me. It has opened many doors to many opportunities, connections, and resources and for that I am extremely grateful. I have broken out of my shell and owe that to my program and Lurie College for making every student feel like they’re capable of great things.”
Apply for Lurie College Grants
Student Research Awards | Apply by Mon., Apr. 12
- The Lurie College of Education is pleased to offer up to three student-research awards for the 2021-2022 academic year to support students, mentored by a faculty mentor, on a student-initiated research project. These awards are designed to support student-faculty collaboration on an on-going or proposed research project related to the student’s major. Students can receive an award of $2,000 per semester and $4,000 a year. Apply for a research award via this Google form.
Student Research Supplies Grant | Apply by Mon., May 3
- Undergraduate, graduate, credential, and doctoral students are eligible to apply for up to one $200 grant per fiscal year (July 1 – May 31) towards expenses for research supplies to conduct their academic research. A limited amount of funding is available. To apply for a Lurie College Student Research Supplies Grant, please download and complete this brief form (PDF).
Strategic Plan Grant | Apply by Mon., Mar. 29
- We are pleased to announce the request for proposals (RFP) for our 2021-22 Lurie College Strategic Plan Seed Grants. Lurie College’s Strategic Plan Seed Grants are designed to advance the priorities articulated in our strategic plan. All faculty, staff, and students in our Lurie College community are eligible to apply for seed grant funding. Initial draft proposals are due Monday, March 29. Submit your grant proposal by completing this Google form. If you have questions about these grant opportunities, please email lurie-steering-group@sjsu.edu.
Hardship Grant
- Lurie College has a limited amount of grant funds available to support its students who have experienced an unforeseen financial hardship that will prevent them from continuing their enrollment at Lurie College and SJSU. If you are a Lurie College undergraduate, graduate, credential, or doctoral student who has experienced this type of hardship, please complete this brief Google form so that a Lurie College advisor can contact you to discuss this option as well as other possible campus resources.
#IBelongAtLurieCollege | Dani Umana
What provides you with a sense of belonging at Lurie College? Is it your drive to become a transformative educator, counselor, therapist, school or community leader? A faculty member, advisor, your friends or student groups? The events and culture? Share with us on Instagram by tagging @sjsulurie and using the hashtag #IBelongAtLurieCollege in your caption or email us at brian.cheungdooley@sjsu.edu so we can share uplifting stories from our community. Learn about Dani Umana, Department of Communicative Disorders & Sciences undergraduate student, and what provides her with a sense of belonging!
“Although this school year has been entirely remote, I have had amazing experiences as a Spartan transfer student. The caring, supportive professors and friends I’ve met through school have made a lasting impact on my personal & academic development. Signing up for the Chicanx/Latinx Student Leadership Retreat and the Lurie College Learning Showcase have helped me get to know several faculty members & students outside of class and fostered a sense of community as well.”
Lurie College Emeritus Dean Publishes Opinion Piece
Shoutout to former SJSU Lurie College Dean, Susan Meyers, who published an op-ed in the San José Spotlight to advocate for ethnic studies curriculum and shine a spotlight on the current partnership between Lurie College and Overfelt High School to support the implementation of ethnic studies courses and curriculum. Read the full opinion piece at bit.ly/3mlwpB2.
#IBelongAtLurieCollege | Desirae McNeil
What provides you with a sense of belonging at Lurie College? Is it your drive to become a transformative educator, counselor, therapist, school or community leader? A faculty member, advisor, your friends or student groups? The events and culture? Share with us on Instagram by tagging @sjsulurie and using the hashtag #IBelongAtLurieCollege in your caption or email us at brian.cheungdooley@sjsu.edu so we can share uplifting stories from our community. Learn about Desirae McNeil, Department of Counselor Education graduate student, and what provides her with a sense of belonging!
“Here at Lurie College of Education, there are numerous opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community through student organization and leadership roles. Being involved in student organizations and utilizing my resources has provided me with a sense of belonging here at Lurie College.”
Student Spotlights: Alaysia Palmer, Paulina Medina, and Vinson Vũ
The SJSU Lurie College of Education provides research awards to support students, mentored by a faculty mentor, on a student-initiated research project to support student-faculty collaboration on an on-going or proposed research project related to the student’s major. Learn about our recent student research award recipients – Alaysia Palmer (Child & Adolescent Development), Paulina Medina (Communicative Disorders & Sciences), and Vinson Vũ (Child & Adolescent Development) as they discuss their experiences with their research projects, faculty mentors, and more.
- 0:00 – Meet Alaysia, Paulina, and Vinson
- 0:29 – Description of research projects
- 4:27 – Relationships with faculty mentors
- 7:05 – How the research award experiences have shaped them
- 10:13 – Advice for future applicants
The Lurie College of Education is pleased to offer up to three student-research awards for the 2021-2022 academic year to support students, mentored by a faculty mentor, on a student-initiated research project. These awards are designed to support student-faculty collaboration on an on-going or proposed research project related to the student’s major. Students can receive an award of $2,000 per semester and $4,000 a year. Apply for a research award by Monday, April 12, at sjsu.edu/education/financial-aid.
Lurie College Faculty Receive SJSU Level Up Grant
Congratulations to Child and Adolescent Development faculty Ellen Middaugh and Teacher Education faculty Mark Felton, who have received an SJSU Level Up Grant for their project “Enfranchised: Using social media to foster dialogue and civic empowerment.” This grant will provide internal resources for conducting research that will ideally lead to future external funding to conduct additional research.
SJSU President Papazian Shines a Spotlight on Lurie College Emancipatory Education Initiative
This story, “Emancipatory learning approach helping students ‘reap the full benefit of an empowering education,'” was originally published on SJSU President Papazian’s blog.
Recently I had the opportunity to offer welcome remarks at the kickoff event for our Lurie College of Education’s new Emancipatory Education Speaker Series, which focuses on a “post-COVID-19 education system.” What an important and timely initiative!
After listening to the first speaker, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, I quickly realized how well-aligned this series is with San José State values, our academic goals and our Transformation 2030 strategic plan. Emancipatory education, in fact, is an approach that begins to put into practice some of the general education changes that we at SJSU have been discussing these past few years.
Watch Our Emancipatory Education Speaker Series
What should education look like post-COVID? How do we get there?
Many are looking forward to a time when we can go back to “normal” in education; however, that “normal” wasn’t working for too many of our children, youth, families and communities. The SJSU Lurie College of Education Emancipatory Education Speaker Series features nationally recognized speakers and emerging voices who are sharing their visions for a post-COVID education system.
This speaker series event featured Dr. E.J.R. David – professor of psychology at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Watch this video to listen to Dr. David discuss “Emancipatory Education: Healing the Damages of a Sick World”
- 0:00 Welcome to our speaker series
- 4:17 Introduction of Dr. E.J.R. David
- 6:34 Remarks from Dr. E.J.R. David
- 42:28 Q&A with Dr. E.J.R. David
Visit sjsu.edu/education/community/iee/speaker-series to watch all of the recordings from our speaker series.
Watch Episode 4 of Emancipatory Education Now
Watch Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Book Boat
SJSU Lurie College of Education alumni Alejandra Valencia (MA/Multiple Subject Credential Program) and Jocelyn Rodriguez (MA/Multiple Subject Credential Program) are back with their second episode of season two of their podcast, The Book Boat! In this episode, Women’s History Month!, they discuss Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World and The ABCs of AOC: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from A to Z.
Get connected to future episodes and content on YouTube, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram, or Facebook.
Watch and Attend Our Emancipatory Education Speaker Series
What should education look like post-COVID? How do we get there?
Many are looking forward to a time when we can go back to “normal” in education; however, that “normal” wasn’t working for too many of our children, youth, families and communities. The SJSU Lurie College of Education Emancipatory Education Speaker Series features nationally recognized speakers and emerging voices who are sharing their visions for a post-COVID education system.
Watch the recording from our speaker series event on Friday, March 12, which included a Latinas Leading Schools panel discussion with Dr. Fabiola Bagula, Dr. Rebeca Burcaiga, Dr. Melissa Martinez, Dr. Sylvia Mendez-Morse, and Ana Tavares.
Visit sjsu.edu/education/community/iee/speaker-series to register for our final speaker series event:
- Friday, March 19, 3:30-5pm PST | Dr. E.J.R. David, Dr. Saili Kulkarni, Lisa “Tiny” Gray-Garcia, and Leroy Moore