Education Issues Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College Hosts Second Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

December 10, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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’s Attallah College Hosts 2nd Annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” Conference Focused on LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools This fall 2024 conference aimed to equip educators and mental health professionals with tools to foster inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ students.

December 2, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

Innovating Science Education: Joelle Prate’s Mission to Enhance Learning Through Technology

November 12, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

Chapman Professor Stephany Cuevas Invited to U.S. Department of Education’s Family Engagement Evidence Convening

October 22, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

Thompson Policy Institute’s Annual Summit Highlights Disability as Vital Part of Advocacy Efforts

September 24, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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,

Get to Know Our New Undergraduate Academic Advisor at Attallah College

August 27, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

Chapman Alumna Comes Full Circle as Friendly Center CEO

August 1, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller Honored with 2024 Valerie Scudder Award

June 20, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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 Welcomes New Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society Initiates

June 17, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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%

2024 Doti Awards Honor Graduate Students in Education and English

May 9, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University has announced the recipients of the 2024 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Awards, the university’s highest honor for graduate students. This year’s honorees are Katelyn Kitchens, a doctoral candidate in education, and Audrey Fong, a candidate for a dual Master of Arts in English and Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.

Dr. Stephany Cuevas Secures Spencer Foundation Grant for Research on Central American Unaccompanied Minors in Schools

May 7, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies celebrates the achievement of Dr. Stephany Cuevas, Assistant Professor, who has been awarded a grant of $49,015 from the Spencer Foundation. This grant supports her pivotal research project titled “Precarity and Education: Examining the Experiences of Central American Unaccompanied Youth in California Public Schools” and will be conducted

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Attallah College is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with current students who will start as teachers this fall! Did you know that Attallah College of Educational Studies’ teacher education program is the longest, continuously operating academic program at Chapman University? For more than 160 years, Chapman University has prepared teachers to serve their local communities. We