CREP Recognized by Smithsonian for K-5 Science Curriculum Project

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The College of Education’s Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) was recently recognized for their work with the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) that resulted in improved test scores within elementary school classrooms in North and South Carolina. For the last five years, CREP worked as the evaluator of the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ program.

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OTECP Announces Mentor Teacher of the Month - December 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The College of Education (COE) at the University of Memphis recognizes Mandy Austin for her mentor teacher contributions to the college’s Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (OTECP). Nominations for student teacher, mentor teacher, and clinical supervisor of the month awards were not taken for the month of December, due to the nature of final exams and the holiday season. And so, Austin stands as our lone highlight.

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COE Announces Instructional Design and Technology Minor

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The College of Education at the University of Memphis is adding to its academic offering in its Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) program with an undergraduate minor, available Fall 2025.

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