Two SMATE Professors Receive Funding to Explore the Salish Sea Curriculum from the National Science Foundation
Dr. Debi Hanuscin (ECEM) and Dr. Josie Melton (SMATE) applied for and received a $1.7 million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation. The 3-year project is entitled “CREST: Culturally Responsive Elementary Science Teaching” and aims to advance equitable science education in the elementary years.
Featured Speaker Event: Dr. Danelle Adeniji
The Education & Social Justice Minor (ESJ) and the Center for Education, Equity & Diversity (CEED) are collaborating to bring to WWU keynote speaker Dr. Danelle Adeniji (they/them), whose research and work focuses on intersectional Black identities, teacher education, critical pedagogy, and social justice.
Black Lives Matter at Schools Educational Resource Fair at Happy Valley Elementary School
All current and future educators are invited to an educational resource fair sponsored by Happy Valley PTA, WWU and Whatcom CARE for the Black Lives Matter at School Week of action. It will be located at Happy Valley Elementary Library, February 8th 1-3pm. Parking is free. Resources available to support students and educators in building Black Lives Matter at school curriculum into education plans.
This event is free, but advance registration is highly recommended.
Pre-Service Educator and Intern Night
A job fair and educator night hosted by the Washington Educators Association will be held on January 31, 2024.
Devyn Nixon Awarded 2024 AANP State Award
Our Nursing Program Advisor and Adjunct Faculty, Devyn Nixon, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 AANP State Award for Excellence for Washington State. This award is given to Nurse Practitioners in every state for those who show the highest excellence for increasing patient access and providing quality care.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties.
Devyn Nixon's advocate for this award is Kumhee Ro.
Lummi Nation Training Opportunity for Educators
STI Training Opportunity for Woodring College of Education Faculty, Staff, and Teacher Education Students
Dear Woodring College of Education Community,
We are excited to bring to your attention an important training opportunity on "Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State," hosted by OSPI and Lummi Nation.
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Dean Kevin Roxas Receives G. Pritchy Smith Educator of the Year Award
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dean Kevin Roxas, who has been honored with the prestigious G. Pritchy Smith Multicultural Educator of the Year Award by the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). This distinguished award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to multicultural education, educational equity, and social justice.
