The Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies is excited to announce the Xicanx Institute for Teaching and Organizing (XITO) will be joining us for the 3rd Annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Founded by former Mexican-American/Raza Studies (MARS) teachers and scholar-activist Dr. Anita Fernández, XITO is an urban education
Chapman University’s Community Math Partnership Program, developed by Dr. Cathery Yeh, Assistant Professor in the Attallah College of Educational Studies teacher education programs, received some unexpected international exposure this semester. Lufei Lin, one of the international students in Attallah College’s MA in Teaching (MAT) program, led a webinar organized by USA_edu, which is a WeChat
Anne Steketee began at Chapman as a PhD student in the fall of 2016. Before she began her first semester, she interviewed with Dr. Kim Padulo for a position as a graduate teaching assistant. She is currently in the sixth semester of teaching IES 303: Education through Life Transitions. Describe your professional background within education.
What does it mean to be “smart” in mathematics? How can we create opportunities for all students so they see themselves as smart? Dr. Cathery Yeh, Assistant Professor in the Attallah College of Educational Studies teacher education programs, sees these questions as key to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps in US schools. She has
The upcoming 2018 3rd Annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit on April 28 will feature a host of nationally recognized experts in the Ethnic Studies field as well as community activists and leaders. The theme of this year’s one-day event is “Nurturing Community: Critical Consciousness, Spirituality, and Solidarity.” Workshop presentations and discussions will explore ways
The Association of School Counselors at Chapman University recently held its first suicide risk assessment workshop for the local Orange County community. “We saw a need for additional awareness when it came to suicide prevention. Our goal was to provide evidenced-based strategies to educators in an effort to reduce the number of suicide attempts and
Caitlyn Nguyen graduated in 2017 with an Integrated Educational Studies (IES) major and LEAD minor. In the following Q&A, Caitlyn gives us some insight into her postgraduation adventures. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m 22 years old, and I’m from a small town called Foothill Ranch in Orange County. Since the third grade, I
The American Red Cross, UNICEF, the ACLU. Every day in the news, one can see the impact of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) throughout the world—from tackling social and civil rights issues to assisting with redevelopment. But what roles do nonprofit groups play in our lives here at Chapman, and why are they important to our work
The Chapman community is coming together this Wednesday, March 7 to host the Mental Health Awareness Fair. Sponsored by the Attallah College of Educational Studies and Student Government Association, the fair in Attallah Piazza will provide information, resources, and strategies for coping and improving overall health and wellness. According to the National Alliance on Mental
How do you sustain a passion for your work? What advice would you give your 22-year-old self today? Speakers and panelists at the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Forum, March 10, from 8:30 am to 2 pm at Chapman University, will answer these questions and more. Following a keynote address by Dr. Betty Uribe (Executive Vice
Well over 200 people gathered this afternoon on Chapman University’s Memorial Lawn to celebrate the official dedication of the newly named Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies. Following the annual State of the University address by President Daniele Struppa, the dedication and ribbon cutting also marked the reopening of the recently renovated historic Reeves
The corner of Glassell and Palm has been the hub of education in the City of Orange for more than 100 years. Chapman University’s Reeves Hall, one the first buildings constructed for Orange Union High School on the site in 1913, itself has been a cornerstone of education in Orange County since the beginning. At