At Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, innovation and commitment to teacher preparation are at the core of our mission. In the 2023-24 academic year, I was selected as an Impact Academy Fellow with Deans for Impact, a national organization that is dedicated to ensuring that well-prepared teachers teach every child. As a Fellow,
The Golden State Teacher Grant now includes pupil personnel services, which allows school counselors and school psychologists to participate in the one-time grant fund opportunity. “This Golden State Teacher Grant is a great financial resource, and we are thrilled that this opportunity is now available to our students in our M.A. School Counseling and Ed.S.
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has announced new modifications to the Golden State Teacher Grant, an education grant created to help prospective teachers cover the costs of earning a California teaching credential. The grant supports soon-to-be teachers and pupil personnel services providers by providing a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to help pay
Chapman University’s Attallah College, supported by external funding from the Miner Anderson Family Foundation, successfully held its second annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit during the Fall 2024 semester. The summit, organized by Assistant Professor Anna Abdou, Associate Professor Whitney McIntyre Miller, and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, provided a platform for school leaders from
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies held its second annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” conference, an event dedicated to addressing critical issues faced by youth in schools. While the 2023 conference focused on helping students attend school and thrive, the 2024 conference centered on enhancing support for LGBTQIA+ youth. The one-day event, hosted by
Joelle Prate, Ph.D. in Education candidate, has been awarded Chapman University’s Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. This honor recognizes Prate’s commitment to advancing science education and educational technology to enhance student learning, particularly at the elementary school level. A Journey Rooted in Science and Education Prate’s academic path began with a bachelor’s degree
Stephany Cuevas, assistant professor at Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, was invited by the U.S. Department of Education to join their Family Engagement Evidence Convening. The convening explored the rapidly growing evidence around family engagement as a key level for school improvement and student success – academically, socially and emotionally. Cuevas’ research on family
The Thompson Policy Institute on Disability continued its advocacy with the ninth annual Summit on Disability and Inclusion, bringing together leading researchers and community partners to showcase best practices for cultivating a thriving and inclusive disability community. More than 500 people attended the summit at the Musco Center for the Arts, including educators, advocates, attorneys,
We’re excited to introduce Miriam Martinez, our Undergraduate Academic Advisor at Attallah College of Educational Studies! With a deep commitment to student success and a wealth of experience in higher education, our advisor is here to help you navigate your academic journey. To help you get to know her better, we asked a few questions
Attallah College’s Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller, Associate Professor, is one of the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Valerie Scudder Award at Chapman University. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service to the university. Recipients are selected by a university-wide faculty review panel for their exceptional contributions. The Valerie
Chapman University’s Attallah College is thrilled to welcome new initiates to the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society with the support of chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, Instructional Assistant Professor, and Chapman’s Chi Beta KDP Chapter President Peyton Stryker. KDP, founded in 1911, is an international honor society in education representing the top 20%