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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ study reveals how AI is transforming the counseling profession

AI is transforming counseling faster than the field can keep up. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education researcher Aaron Norton offers a clear roadmap to help practitioners embrace its potential while protecting clients from emerging risks.

December 17, 2025Research

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How AI-generated podcasts could transform – and complicate – research communication

Researchers in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education tested emerging AI podcasting tools and uncovered a surprising truth: the power of generative AI in health research communication depends less on the technology and more on the humans shaping it.

December 10, 2025Research

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researcher recognized for breakthrough in AI-powered teaching

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education is redefining AI in education. With a new platform poised to change how students learn data visualization, Bo Pei is hoping to break down barriers in STEM education with a first-of-its-kind platform now earning national attention.

December 5, 2025Research

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Two ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education professors start research-based website to support children’s literacy and resiliency

The site – conceived of and run by a pair of longtime ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education professors and researchers, AnnMarie Gunn and Susan Bennett – has a name that sums up its mission succinctly: GrowThroughReading.com.

December 3, 2025Research

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How to scale a startup: Insights from a ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Career and Technical Workforce Education expert

This study reveals what separates the platforms that scale from those that stall, challenging common assumptions and highlighting the strategic choices that matter most early on.

November 21, 2025Research

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TeacherServer surpasses five million users and redefines AI for educators

The platform’s rapid growth signals explosive demand for safe, practical AI tools in education. Explore how ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Education is shaping the future of teaching and research with this innovative platform.

November 21, 2025Faculty Honors, Research

Evan Dart (left) and Nathaniel von der Embse (right)

Two ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty rank in the top ten most productive school psychology researchers internationally

Evan Dart, an associate professor and program coordinator of the School Psychology program, and Nathaniel von der Embse, a professor of school psychology, have achieved this prestigious recognition based on their prolific research output.

March 4, 2025College of Education News, Faculty Honors, Research

Umi Saidah in her University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ doctoral regalia.

College of Education alum receives AECT award for immersive virtual foreign language learning research

Saidah's research focused on using 3D virtual worlds in foreign language education, designing and developing a series of English lessons in these immersive spaces to overcome the persistent challenges of English language learning and improve language learning practices using engaging and intuitive learning approaches.

January 14, 2025College of Education News, Research

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education faculty make international impact participating in RISE Caribbean

This initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education, along with international partners, secured a $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), culminated in a RISE Caribbean Conference held at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.

November 12, 2024College of Education News, Research

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Dr. Alexandra Panos Receives the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Outstanding Research Achievement Award

Panos' research agenda centers on providing learners with opportunities to explore texts related to the climate crisis.

October 1, 2024College of Education News, Research

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Dr. Elizabeth Hadley Earns $650,000 Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for Project TeLI

This substantial grant will fund a three-year research study that will analyze teacher language interactions to improve the field’s understanding of preschool language development.

September 9, 2024College of Education News, Research

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Dr. Lindsay Persohn Receives Grant for an Exciting VR Project from the Corridor Early-Stage Innovation Fund

Persohn's team will connect with virtual reality industry leaders to create immersive learning environments for students to solve real-world problems.

September 5, 2024College of Education News, Research

About the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education

As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Department of Education.