University of Oregon College of Education

09/03/2026

Targeted help with math in students’ earliest years can lead to higher achievement.

According to a new report by the HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice, high-quality math interventions, often delivered in small groups or one-on-one, produce large gains and offer a promising strategy to raise math achievement in the United States.

UO report analyzed over 100 studies of children in preschool through first grade

09/02/2026

The campus is looking a little too quiet... 👀🍂

We’re counting down the days until students return, classrooms fill up, and we welcome a new class to the College of Education.💚

09/01/2026

Reading for enjoyment in childhood helps build lifelong readers and supports academic success. However, research shows children are spending less time reading outside of school. Literary experts Gina Biancarosa and Audrey Lucero share tips to help inspire children to read for fun.

All reading is good reading, whether it's text or digital, nonfiction or comics, UO literacy experts say

08/27/2026

This past June, three College of Education faculty graduated from the University of Oregon's Leadership Academy, supported by the Office of the Provost. Associate Professor Jen Doty, Clinical Assistant Professor Katie Fitch, and Associate Professor Stephanie De Anda completed the academy's curriculum that is designed to create an engaged learning environment, and uses evidence-based scholarship and best practices in transformational leadership.

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08/25/2026

One of the best parts of being a College of Education student? Learning from faculty who are leaders in their field. 🦆

Meet Jen Doty, Associate Professor and Director of our Family and Human Services program. Her research focuses on improving adolescent health through parent child relationships and technology, with emphasis on evidence based parenting interventions, bullying and cyberbullying prevention, and youth mental health. https://education.uoregon.edu/faculty-and-staff -faculty

08/24/2026

The Oregon Journalism Project’s “F” rating of most Oregon teacher preparation programs creates a compelling headline but overlooks the complexities of educator preparation and the factors that influence student reading outcomes. Dean Emily Tanner-Smith contributed expertise and insight.

Oregon has already invested in aligning standards, supporting program redesign, and fostering collaboration between universities and K-12 schools.

08/19/2026

A pioneer, innovator, educator, and leader.

Congratulations to Hill Walker who was inducted into the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Hall of Fame. Throughout his distinguished career, his research has focused on school-related behavior disorders among children and youth, with expertise spanning universal screening, early intervention, school safety, antisocial behavior in youth, social skills development, and delinquency. https://education.uoregon.edu/hill-walker-inducted-mtss-hall-fame

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor Rhonda Nese who has been appointed to the Oregon Department of Education’s Substance Use Prevention Advisory Group. https://news.uoregon.edu/content/awards-accolades

08/13/2026

From the archives 📸

08/10/2026

Just a little Lokey glow-up 🌅💛