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  Building the Next Generation of Educators, Together

  Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Brook Sawyer shares the challenges facing education and outlines a path forward.
  
  Every community relies on one essential promise—that our children will be taught by passionate, skilled educators who prepare them for the future. A high-quality teacher doesn’t just cover the curriculum; they change lives. They build confidence, inspire curiosity, and strengthen the communities they serve. Across Pennsylvania, we need more of these extraordinary people.

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  Navigating DEI in Urban Classrooms

  As DEI initiatives face increased scrutiny, educators seek a path forward. Nowhere is this path more necessary than in urban schools that face unique challenges to provide a curriculum that addresses the needs of racially and economically diverse student populations. In the latest issue of TEACH magazine, Floyd Beachum, COE professor of Educational Leadership, outlines his thoughts on the challenges educators face and where we can go from here.

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  Gamification Engages Students in Math Learning

  Zilong Pan and his co-authors recently published a featured article in Phi Delta Kappan outlining the benefits of gamification in math learning. The authors outline how incorporating a math-based game can improve learning outcomes for elementary students.

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  Student Spotlight: Ella Stemmer

  In anticipation of Joy in Education Day with Lehigh Athletics, we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate COE student Ella Stemmer. Stemmer graduated with a behavioral neuroscience degree from Lehigh in May. She is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning.

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