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Dreaming of a New World

As a child, Assistant Professor Enrique Lopez had a strong sense of scientific wonder, but his fascination with science education would come later. Now, he is聽co-director of聽Aquetza, a transformative summer program for high school students with strong ties to Chicanx and Latinx communities.

Bringing diversity, equity and inclusion into the classroom

Hayley Breden (MAEdu鈥�16), graduate in educational foundations, policy and practice, has taught social studies at Denver South High School for almost 10 years, and she is always looking for ways to create awareness and inclusivity in her classroom.

Diverse Dialogues

The perspectives and experiences that alumnus Travis Dominguez brought to his leadership capstone class reflect the work ethic instilled in him by his family.聽

Perfect Pairs

Time and time again, we hear scholarships are one of the biggest factors in recruiting and retaining talented students. In their own words, here are what just a few thoughtfully crafted scholarships have meant to current students and new graduates receiving scholarship support.

Alumni Connections

Celebrating alumni accolades including the most prestigious SM调教所 Boulder alumni award, the Maine Teacher of the Year, and the聽Distinguished Service to Science Education Award from the National Science Teachers Association award.

Faculty Bookshelf

Take a quick look at what colleagues are saying about our faculty鈥檚 recent publications.

Coming home

From student to custodian to principal, alumnus Michael Atkins uses experience to transform local schools聽

鈥淚 wanted to go back into the community and give back,鈥� he said. 鈥淓ven though the neighborhood looks a little different, it鈥檚 still my community. I can keep some historical presence within this building.鈥�

From the archives: SM调教所 would rather fight than switch

Read a story from the archives about the time when聽the School of Education faced a threat: Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm鈥檚 budget proposal suggested eliminating the School of Education and encouraged making the University of Northern Colorado the state鈥檚 鈥渃enter of excellence鈥� for education.