'Good Morning America' honors Charles Reyes EDU' 17 for community work

by Heather Goodman
June 14
On June 13, 2019, Good Morning America (GMA) visited Philadelphia to honor College of Education and Human Development alumnus, Charles Reyes EDU '17 for his dedication to community service and education in North Philadelphia. While working with food charity, Philabundance, community school coordinator at Murrell Dobbins Technical High School, Reyes was surprised and escorted out of the school blindfolded by GMA's T.J. Holmes. From there, they headed to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where Reyes' family, friends, students, and coworkers awaited his arrival.  Once Reyes took off...

College of Education alumna amongst 2019 Lindback Teacher Award winners

by Heather Goodman
May 28
In May, 60 Philadelphia School District teachers were recognized for their exceptional work, receiving 2019 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Awards.Each teacher received $3,500 and was honored at a ceremony hosted at the Philadelphia Film Society. Among the award-winning teachers was Jan Cohen, EDU '14, a graduate of the MEd in Secondary Education World Languages. Cohen teaches Spanish at Kensington High School. Read more about the 2019 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teachers.

Student Success Stories: Juliette Rayser

by Heather Goodman
May 15
Ever since Juliette Rayser EDU '19 was a child, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in education to help people. Rayser will finally get to help people, having accepted a full-time preschool special education teaching position at Magnolia School in New Jersey.Education was always a constant in Rayser's life. Both her mother and aunt were teachers and she even lived across the street from an elementary school. When all of the other children were playing "house", Rayser was playing "teacher". Over time, Rayser would eventually get to live out her teaching dreams.Rayser entered...

Human development and community engagement students in the news

by Heather Goodman
May 14
College of Education and Human Development students continuously live out the college's mission of making an impact in schools, communities, and organizations. It is not uncommon for students to featured in publications throughout the year.In the year of 2019, two human development and community engagement (HDCE) students were highlighted for their dedication and passion for education and mentorship in North Philadelphia in The Temple News and WHYY.The Temple NewsThe Temple News featured Imani Bing EDU '19 as a part of "Movers and Shakers", a special edition of the newspaper...

TTR program receives grant to recruit veterans to the teaching field

by Heather Goodman
May 09
Recently, the Temple Teacher Residency received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Troops to Teachers to recruit veterans to the teaching field.The five-year grant focuses on middle grades and secondary math, science, and world languages. Funding from the grant will also go towards supporting veterans with coaching, additional professional development training for coaches, coaching textbooks, Swivls, and more.Many veterans may be eligible for other support through Troops to Teachers such as tutoring for the Praxis, paying for the Praxis, and other...

Former Temple Teacher Residency student receives two STEM grants

by Heather Goodman
May 08
Seventh-grade science teacher and former Temple Teacher Residency student, Lauren Hassan was recently featured in The Philadelphia Tribune for winning two grants from the Society for Science and the Public and IgniteSTEM to develop STEM programming at C.C.A. Baldi Middle School.Hassan has always been passionate about science and teaching. While studying biochemistry at Villanova University, Hassan tutored students and after graduation, worked as a chemist for four years, eventually returning to Pennsylvania for another degree. This time, Hassan enrolled in Temple University's...

Top 10 reasons why it’s great to be a College of Education student

by Heather Goodman
May 07
There are a variety of reasons why it's great to be a College of Education and Human Development student! Below are some of our favorites.The CommunityThe College of Education and Human Development has a close-knit community; this is a place where everyone knows your name. Whether you need help with homework, want friends to eat dinner with, or just want to chat with someone new, College of Education and Human Development students, staff and faculty are always there for each other! The FacultyOur faculty are changemakers that impact students' everyday lives. Not only do they...

Faculty Spotlight: Sara Goldrick-Rab

by Heather Goodman
May 07
Throughout the career of Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology, it has been her prophetic mission to support underserved college students around the nation. Goldrick-Rab has produced numerous reports with her team at the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, bringing attention to the unfortunate, yet prevalent issue of housing and food insecurity on college campuses. Because of Goldrick-Rab and her team's dedication to advocacy and research, changes are being made on college campuses around the nation. Goldrick-Rab and her team at the...

Graduate Perseveres through Adversity to Enrich the Lives of Others

May 07
James M. Myers EDU'19 fully embodies Temple University's official motto—Perseverantia Vincit, or "Perseverance Conquers."While working towards an undergraduate degree in finance at the Fox School of Business, tragedy struck. In late December 2013, he suffered from a seizure. Jim was taken to Temple University Hospital and underwent a craniotomy to remove a large brain tumor. He recovered in time to attend Spring 2014 classes only eleven days after his surgery. Jim triumphed through his semester, later graduating in 2015 with a BBA in Finance. Following graduation, he...

Perseverance conquers: Staff member earns degree after 14 years of hard work

May 02
Evy Lopez-Feliciano is a mother—to her soon-to-be 18-year-old son, and to each student she supervises in the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, where she works full-time supporting faculty. She's a wife, too, and cares for her own mother, who's 85 years old and has been diagnosed with dementia. And now, after 14 years of juggling classes, full-time work and the demands of life, she's a Temple graduate. Lopez-Feliciano completed her bachelor's degree in adult and organizational development in the College of Education and Human Development in December and will...

Hill Harper to Speak at 2019 College of Education Commencement

April 25
The College of Education and Human Development at Temple University is honored to announce that actor, Hill Harper will speak at its Commencement ceremony on May 10th.Hill Harper is an award-winning actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, health and wellness ambassador/educator and philanthropist. Harper currently stars as Dr. Marcus Andrews on TV's #1 new drama The Good Doctor on ABC. Harper also headlines HLN's How It Really Happened with Hill Harper and stars in the just released podcast Legal Wars. Previously, Harper starred on CSI: NY and Showtime's award-winning series...

Alumnus Named Spencer Fellow in Education Reporting

April 08
College of Education and Human Development alumnus, Ben Herold EDU '03 was named a Spencer Fellows in Education Reporting by Columbia University for the 2019-2020 academic year. Per the Spencer Fellows website, "The fellows come from a variety of backgrounds and diverse news organizations to study at Columbia and work on significant works of journalism. This year's group plans to examine demographic shifts in American suburban school districts, connections between school desegregation policies and affirmative action in higher education, and rural education challenges in both...

Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable Honors Gregory Anderson and Sara Goldrick-Rab

April 08
The Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR) will honor two members of the College of Education and Human Development at its "Night at the Roundtable" event. The honorees include Gregory Anderson, Dean of the College of Education and Human Development and professor of Higher Education and Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology. Anderson will receive the Dr. Constance Clayton Education Award and Goldrick-Rab will receive the Debra Weiner Community Impact Award.About the Philadelphia College Prep RoundtableThe Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable...

'Diverse' Names Goldrick-Rab Among "Top 35 Women in Higher Education"

March 28
Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology and founder of the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice was recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in its eighth annual special report featuring 35 women who have changed higher education "by tackling some of higher education's toughest challenges, exhibiting extraordinary leadership skills and making a positive difference in their respective communities."As highlighted in the report honoring Women's History Month, "Goldrick-Rab is the founder of the Hope Center for College, Community,...

Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice Publishes Report on Food and Housing Insecurities at CUNY

March 28
The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice published a report that describes the results of the #RealCollege survey administered in the fall of 2018 at all of the undergraduate campuses in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. The #RealCollege survey is the nation's largest annual assessment of basic needs security among college students. The survey, which specifically evaluates access to affordable food and housing, began in 2015 under the Wisconsin HOPE Lab.Read the report here.

Temple Receives Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools Program Grant from U.S. Department of Education

March 26
Temple University was selected as a recipient of a four year, $195,966 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to refund its Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools (CCAMPIS) Program. The program is run through the Family, School and Community Lab in the College of Education and Human Development, and has started recruiting undergraduate participants to provide with free child care, academic success workshops, peer networking opportunities and individualized support. The CCAMPIS program will support 10-16 student-parents and fund their child care year-round through...

Temple hosts global teacher exchange sponsored by Department of State

March 20
A grant from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs recently enabled Temple's Intensive English Language Program (IELP) to host 24 English teachers from 23 countries, from China to Madagascar, for a special two-week program."This was a rare opportunity to bring together educational representatives from around the world to share in unique global perspectives. In doing so, we learned that we are all confronted with similar challenges and are united in our desire to provide the best education possible for all students," said Jacqueline McCafferty,...

College of Education Alumna Linda Darling-Hammond Appointed Head of California Board of Education

February 12
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Linda Darling-Hammond, EDU '78 head of the 11-member California state Board of Education. Darling-Hammond is one of the most renowned names in education. An expert in teacher education and educational equity, she served as transition chief to Barack Obama after his 2008 presidential election win. Darling-Hammond is a former president of the American Educational Research Association and recipient of its awards for Distinguished Contributions to Research, Lifetime Achievement, and Research-to-Policy. She is also former executive director...

College of Education Intergenerational Center Partners in $7 million GEAR UP Grant for College Readiness

February 01
As a partner of the Norristown Area School District, the Intergenerational Center will expand Temple's GEAR UP efforts beyond Philadelphia.The initiative by the U.S. Department of Education, called Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs—or GEAR UP—awards seven-year grants to partnerships that provide services to middle and high schools with high rates of poverty among their students. GEAR UP grantees serve a cohort of students beginning in sixth grade and follow the cohort through high school into their first year of college. NASD's $7...