Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Boston University

10/14/2026

Congratulations to BU Wheelock alumni Angelica Breece-Sullivan, Avrienne Froman, Ada Okun, and Megan Malzkuhn, the inaugural recipients of the Alumni Library Classroom Grant!

Established in honor of Dr. Evelyn Ford-Connors, a longtime faculty member and former director of the Donald D. Durrell Reading and Writing Clinic, the grant celebrates her lasting legacy and the importance of fostering inclusive, literature-rich learning spaces.

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Meet the four alumni recipients who are building inclusive, culturally responsive classroom libraries for their students.

10/12/2026

BU Wheelock and CPM Educational Program have launched the Teaching Equitable and Ambitious Mathematics (TEAM) Center to help bridge the gap between research and classroom practice.

Through research, professional learning, and community partnerships, the TEAM Center aims to advance more equitable and engaging math classrooms where every student can build confidence, think critically, and thrive.

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New Center for Mathematics Education Launched Photo © 2026 CPM Educational Program. Used with permission. Mathematics Education New Center for Mathematics Education Launched Initiative to transform mathematics teaching and learning is a collaboration between BU Wheelock and CPM Educational Program ...

10/08/2026

How can schools respond to bullying in ways that are effective, compassionate, and informed by both research and the law?

Join us for an important conversation exploring what effective bullying prevention and response really looks like — and how schools can strengthen their approach to better support students and families.

Happening Thursday, October 15 at 2:15pm.

Register here: http://spr.ly/6182BGfE3Y

10/07/2026

"They didn't simply teach me how to teach. They actually gave me the opportunity to keep doing what I had already discovered I already loved."

Listen in to Roberto Porrata-Doria (Wheelock'91), one of our five Alumni Award winner on what it means to take home the Lucy Wheelock Award from this year's BU Wheelock Alumni Award Celebration.

10/01/2026

Black American Sign Language (BASL) is more than movement—it reflects community, access to education, identity, and the experiences of generations of Black Deaf Americans.

In this Book Talk feature, Franklin Jones, Jr. shares more about his book, Learning Black American Sign Language, and the importance of preserving BASL, and it's deep cultural and historical roots.

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In a new book, Franklin Jones, Jr., invites readers to be “open to difference”

09/28/2026

It was a pleasure welcoming our alumni back to campus for a memorable weekend of connection, celebration, and community.

📸 View some photos from the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Faculty Panel Discussion. More to come soon!

09/25/2026

More public schools are offering dual-language programs, giving students the opportunity to build language skills, connect across cultures, and develop a broader perspective of the world around them.

Yasko Kanno highlights how dual-language education benefits all students, strengthening academic learning while building bilingual skills, cognitive development, and cross-cultural understanding.

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As Massachusetts students head back to school, more of them are going to have the option to become bilingual.

09/22/2026

What happens when we view the classroom as a dynamic community rather than simply a space for delivering instruction?

This Conversation with the Dean session will explore ways to create inclusive classrooms that give students a voice, build strong relationships, and value the ideas and experiences of both students and teachers.

Featuring D’Annette Mullen, lecturer in special education at BU Wheelock, and Brady Esham (Wheelock’26), founder of Albus NeuroPolicy Solutions.

Register here: http://spr.ly/6187BGd5p3

09/21/2026

BU Wheelock has launched a new MS in Learning Design & Technology, an online graduate program preparing educators and learning professionals to create engaging, interactive learning experiences through the thoughtful use of technology.

From instructional design and learning experience design to educational technology, students will develop practical skills they can apply across K–12, higher education, and corporate settings.

💡 Learn, design, and transform the way people learn.

Learn more here: http://spr.ly/6188BGbsUQ

09/15/2026

This fall, BU Wheelock is welcoming the addition of three new faculty in Teaching & Learning: Sarah Bruhn, Jessica Ghai, and Sara Harvel. They bring expertise across inclusive education, behavioral science, teacher education, educational access, and more.

Join us in giving them a warm welcome!

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