News: College of Education

Sharolyn Pollard-Durodola
People |

Find out what inspired this Education College professor to focus her research on children, especially English language learners, who struggle to read.

Marquin Parks
People |

When Marquin Parks challenged his class to read more, he found his own voice as a writer. Now the College of Education alumnus has two book series under his belt.

Brian Sandoval
Campus News |

UNLV College of Education’s first Summit on Nevada Education draws local, state, and national stakeholders for idea swap on improved education.

four portraits
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Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

Thompson family
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Despite the untimely death of one of its members, the Thompson family perseveres. For their hard work and dedication to UNLV, they have been selected as the 2015 Honorary Rebel Family.

Wynn Tashman
Business and Community |

UNLV law and education student Wynn Tashman is using experience in the Kids Court program to develop an educational intervention in support of LGBT youth in schools and legal settings.

Steven Bickmore
People |

What do you do if you find yourself with a new home with a great bar area, but you don’t drink? This new College of Education professor has a suggestion.

Miss Nevada
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College of Education master’s student Katherine Kelley hopes her crack at the 2016 Miss America crown inspires students, other young women and teachers.

Sabina Callwood shares her story with K-12 educators
Arts and Culture |

UNLV hosts Always Remember, a June 10-12 institute on how teachers, parents and others can inspire youths’ futures through lessons about the past.

Five portraits
Campus News |

Five UNLV students selected for prestigious international scholarship program.

illustration of an apple that says unlv. clouds surrounding it says english, math, and special education. a magifying glass is placed above the apple and it says research.
Business and Community |

Clark County School District is ground zero for the issues rumbling in schools across the country. Here's how UNLV is linking research and outreach programs to help find solutions.

Principal Kathleen Decker leads the school's morning routine next to an American flag.
People |

Alumna Kathleen Decker turns around a struggling elementary by reaching out beyond the school grounds.