The newsletter of the University of Oregon UO College of Education newsletter
Free Bird: Luella Crow '52
How a 90-year-old COE alumna defied the conventions of her era to spend 30 years teaching in the Middle East, armed with little more than wanderlust and an education degree.
EVENTS
February 28
2nd Annual 90by30 Conference
March 7
The Gift Economy: A Model for Collaborative Community
April 28-29
Center for Equity Promotion Conference: Strong Global Communities
PEOPLE
FHS students forge lasting bonds in India
Charles Martinez confirmed to State Board of Education
Kent McIntosh publishes study on reducing behavioral problems in schools
Leslie Martinez honored for administrative excellence
Remembering Dan Sage
90by30 awarded Meyer Grant
TWEETS
SoCal fifth-graders: "Call Me a Duck" (Around the O)
College students can learn to drink less, if schools help (NPR)
Infographic:
COE student demographics
(Infogr.am)
The One thing that truly motivates creative talent, and how to foster it (from UO professor Deb Morrison via fastcocreate.com)
Border cross
Professor Edward Olivos took a gamble bringing one of Mexico's hottest acts to Eugene for a dynamic cultural exchange. But a lukewarm reception left him and others asking whether we're really ready to embrace Latino culture.
Preparing for the Common Core
Common Core State Standards challenge COE professors to balance criticism with practical preparation. Learn about a new book by David Conley that's helping ready those in the trenches, and how Education Studies is rolling with the punches.