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Chapman University Hosts Inaugural National Conference on Advancing Research in Quantitative Reasoning in STEM Education

February 18, 2026 by | News

Earlier this month, nearly a hundred attendees converged upon Chapman University for a landmark two-day conference focused on “Advancing Research on Quantitative Reasoning in STEM Education.” Co-hosted by Schmid College of Science and Technology and Attallah College of Educational Studies, the event attracted researchers, educators, and practitioners from 46 institutions across 26 states, reflecting a

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How to Become a Teacher in California

February 18, 2026 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, and in California, the impact is even greater. With one of the most diverse student populations in the country, the state needs qualified educators who can shape future generations.   If you are exploring how to become a teacher in California, the path involves earning a degree, completing

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Associate Professor Whitney McIntyre Miller Releases First Book on Integral Peace Leadership

January 27, 2026 by | News

Whitney McIntyre Miller, associate professor at Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, has released her first book, Integral Peace Leadership: Theory and Practice for Creating Peaceful Change, published by Routledge. The book draws on more than a decade of research to examine how leadership, peace studies and conflict transformation intersect across diverse global contexts.  McIntyre Miller

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Attallah College Fall 2025 Dean's List

January 26, 2026 by | News

In recognition of academic excellence, we are proud to announce the Attallah College Dean’s List at Chapman University for the Fall 2025 semester. This select group of students has a grade point average of 3.6 – 3.799 in at least 12 credits of in-residence coursework taken for a letter grade with a declared major in

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Introducing the 2025–2026 Dean’s Dozen Cohort

January 21, 2026 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies is pleased to introduce the 2025–2026 Dean’s Dozen, the third cohort of student leaders selected to serve as an advisory council to the dean. This group represents Attallah College’s undergraduate majors and graduate programs and is committed to advancing student success across the college.  The Dean’s Dozen brings together 12

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Changes to State Eligibility Requirements to Teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California

December 19, 2025 by | News

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience in California. In addition to holding a Multiple Subject Credential, after August 1, 2025, all TK teachers must also meet one of the following requirements:  Have completed at least 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, or both, from an accredited institution of higher education; or 

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How Educators and Mental Health Professionals Are Rethinking Student Support in the Digital Age: Inside Chapman’s Imagining a Resilient Future Conference

December 18, 2025 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its third annual Imagining a Resilient Future in the Schools conference on Nov. 7, 2025, bringing together educators, school psychologists, counselors, mental health professionals and community partners to address one of the most pressing issues facing youth: mental health in a digital world.  The conference examined how technology, social

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Attallah College Undergraduate Senior Symposium Highlights Student Research on Learning, Well-being and Agency in K-12 Schools

December 16, 2025 by | News

The Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its annual undergraduate Senior Symposium during the fall 2025 semester, bringing together students and faculty for a showcase of capstone research from the CES 492 course. The symposium, a culminating experience for Liberal Studies, Community Educational Studies and Integrated Educational Studies majors, featured formal presentations, Q&A sessions and discussions

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California Approves New $10,000 Stipend for Student Teachers Beginning in 2026–27

December 16, 2025 by | News

California has approved a new statewide stipend program designed to provide financial support to student teachers completing the unpaid classroom hours required for credentialing.  Signed into law on June 27, Assembly Bill 121 establishes the Student Teacher Stipend Program, which will provide a $10,000 stipend to eligible student teachers who complete a minimum of 500 hours of student teaching.

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Chapman University's Attallah College Hosts Third Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

November 24, 2025 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College, with support from The Miner Anderson Family Foundation, hosted its third annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit this fall 2025 semester. Organized by Associate Professors Anna Abdou and Whitney McIntyre Miller and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, the summit brought together school leaders from Southern California districts and educational institutions to share strategies for promoting peace and wellness within their

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CASC Names Chapman’s Randee Kirkemo 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year

October 22, 2025 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly celebrates Instructional Assistant Professor of School Counseling Randee Kirkemo, who has been named the 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year by the California Association of School Counselors (CASC). This prestigious award recognizes one school counselor educator in California each year who demonstrates exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication to advancing the

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