Informed & Inspired
News from the SDSU College of Education
Teacher educator has blue collar roots, classroom groove
Nov 4Michael Wickert came to San Diego State as a laborer on a major construction site. Thirty five years later, he's an SDSU alumnus and a highly regarded, two-campus academic.
Pilot program tackles California’s special education teacher shortage
Nov 3Thanks to a new $3.8 million federal grant, SDSU launches an innovative apprenticeship pathway with the potential to serve as a statewide model.
Fighting past failure: A leadership studies major recalls her light bulb moment
Oct 27Sydney Soriano took a difficult and winding path on the way to success at SDSU. Now the proud Filipina American aims to make a difference for her community in higher education.
COE Connections Episode 22: Afarin Rajaei
Oct 7Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology discusses AI and its impact on human agency, relationships and mental health care.
Faculty Q&A: Vinnie Pompei on California school districts not making the grade in LGBTQIA+ student safety and inclusion
Oct 7Assistant professor in school psychology served on the statewide committee behind Equality California’s latest Safe and Supportive Schools Report Card. He sees much room for improvement in the data.
ITE initiative provides holistic support to the educators of tomorrow
Oct 7Federally-funded SSS TPrep program works to empower first-generation and low-income students interested in the education field.
Why We Give: Dennis Szeto (’75) and Elaine Szeto
Oct 5Dennis (’75) and Elaine Szeto maintain strong ties to San Diego State University because of the university’s lasting, life-changing impact.
Students meet pre-schoolers, and guess who’s doing the learning
Sep 28Child development undergraduates at SDSU deepen their understanding of child behavior and imagine themselves in careers during observations in their own backyard.
From high school dropout to CSU trustees' award winner: A remarkable transformation
Sep 21Six years ago, Christian Ramirez vowed to change his life’s trajectory. Now, the College of Education master’s student has claimed a statewide honor — and his sense of self-worth.
Getting to know the new Associated Students president
Sep 10Milan Rawls was at a fork in the road when she picked the one that led to SDSU. As the top officer in A.S., now she’s helping lead an initiative to improve students’ access and connections to important resources.










