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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 Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

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

Attallah College Ph.D. in Education Students Shine at Leatherby Libraries Research Awards

May 16, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies celebrates the Ph.D. in Education students who earned second and third place honors in Leatherby Libraries’ 2025 Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize, spotlighting the college’s expanding research profile. Robin Gomes, Connor Bogenreif, and Mirvais ‘Mir’ Aminy earned second place for their research project, The Role of Repertoire Selection and Teacher Collaboration in

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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 Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College Ph.D. in Education Students Shine at Leatherby Libraries Research Awards

May 16, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Empowering Future Mental Health Leaders with Restorative Justice Practices

April 17, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies faculty members Anna Abdou, assistant professor of school psychology, and Randee Kirkemo, instructional assistant professor of school counseling, have been selected to receive the 2025 Community Partner Award from Groundswell at its upcoming Wave of Hope Gala on May 1, 2025. The recognition honors their leadership and collaboration

AP’s Newest Computer Science Course Has Attracted More Diverse Students

April 17, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Encouraging students to pursue higher-level science, technology, engineering, and math courses requires deliberate planning, especially for those students historically underrepresented in those fields. Schools can’t put more advanced courses on the schedule without teachers who feel confident taking on the material. And even then, simply offering such classes doesn’t necessarily mean students will enroll in

Chapman University’s Attallah College Welcomes New Spring 2025 Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society Initiates

April 2, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly welcomes its newest cohort of initiates into the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education. The Chi Beta Chapter at Chapman is guided by chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, instructional assistant professor, and led by President Eliza Wenger and Vice President Kathryn Treat. The chapter

Virtual Reality and AI Could Transform Behavioral Assessments in U.S. Schools

April 1, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

The primary method that U.S. schools use to assess the behavioral abilities of young children may be biased against students from underserved communities. This is all the more alarming considering behavioral assessments can impact the educational trajectory of a student’s life. Jared Izumi, assistant professor of counseling and school psychology in the Attallah College of

2025-2026 Attallah College Faculty Promotions

March 31, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

We are thrilled to recognize two outstanding Attallah College faculty members who have earned tenure and/or promotion effective at the start of the 2025–2026 academic year, following a rigorous review by their peers and academic leadership. Please join us in celebrating this significant milestone and extending heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed colleagues!

Attallah College Celebrates Research and Collaboration at 2025 NASP Annual Conference

March 25, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies had a strong presence at the 2025 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual conference in Seattle, with faculty and students contributing to 14 activities, including presentations, mini-skills sessions, and workshops. Faculty Highlights at NASP 2025 Dr. Annmary Abdou co-presented a paper on restorative justice and led a

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Changes to State Eligibility Requirements to Teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California Teacher education candidates will need to meet new requirements.

March 24, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

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; or Have professional experience in

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2025 Top Employers Honored at Chapman University Organizations from a variety of industries were celebrated for their continued commitment to hiring Chapman students and alumni.

March 7, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

In his annual State of the University address on Feb. 28, Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa recognized the institution’s Top Employers for 2025. This award honors organizations that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring the university’s graduates. “We are very grateful for all the organizations that you see listed here that trust us to

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