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STE’s André Branch Works to Empower Students and Teachers of Color
Nov 18School of Teacher Ed's André Branch helped develop CSU’s new Equity and Excellence Certificate Program.
Donor Spotlight: David and Catherine Want and Power of a Scholarship
Nov 18Inspired by timely support, SDSU alumni David and Catherine Want make their own impact on future teachers.
Sarah Garrity Appointed Interim Senior Associate Dean
Nov 18Former Child and Family Development Chair Sarah Garrity was appointed by Dean Y. Barry Chung.
SDSU Expands Support, Study of Family Child Care Providers
Nov 16New grant from Blue Shield Foundation will fund expansion of STEPS partnership into El Cajon refugee communities, will inform statewide child care policy.
STE Alumna Tiffany Jokerst Named Top California Teacher
Nov 4SDSU alumna Tiffany Jokerst (’05, ’06) has been named a 2022 California Teacher of the Year. The mathematics and engineering teacher at West Hills High in Santee was among five recipients of the award, announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
$3.5 Million Grant Addresses Statewide Bilingual Teacher Shortage
Oct 15Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education is partnering with four counties to address shortage.
Two SDSU Alumni Named Top Teachers in San Diego County
Oct 6Tiffany Jokerst and Jacquelyn Flores Jourdane carry on important legacies in their work as educators.
COE DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Dr. Melissa Soto Examines How Kids Think About Math
Oct 5Partnering with local teachers and schools, Dr. Melissa Soto gets to the bottom of how kids think about math.
New Ed.D. Director Vicki Park Seeks to Support Leaders to Make Change
Oct 5Teaching experience inspired Dr. Vicki Park’s focus on education policy implementation and urban school reform
Dr. Douglas Fisher Receives National Honor for Impact on Latinx Students
Oct 5Dr. Douglas Fisher, professor and chair of San Diego State University’s Department of Educational Leadership, has been honored by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) for his commitment to serving Latinx youth.