College of Education, Sacramento State

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Banes, whose team has been awarded a $3.5 Million Transformative Research Grant by the Spencer Foundation. This is a prestigious award, and only one was given nationwide! Dr. Banes and her colleagues, Dr. Araceli Feliz and Dr. Pia Wong, will focus their work on “Extending Dual Language Programs to Overcome Inequities: Developing a Roadmap for California Schools.”

Over the five-year period, the team will develop and study new models to expand high school dual language programs. The work will be implemented by a cross-institutional team including colleagues from the University of the Pacific, CSU Monterey Bay, the University of Oregon, La Verne University, Anaheim USD, Woodland Joint USD, Monterey Peninsula USD, Californians Together, and Sacramento State.

Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment. The College of Education family is so proud of you all!

04/08/2026

No words can explain how incredible the 32nd Annual Multicultural Education Conference was, but here are some of the moments captured at ! Thank you to everyone who made this event a historic success. We were honored to welcome a robust crowd of students, faculty, staff, and community leaders from across the CSU system! Thank you for sharing space with us, and check out this link to see more from this year's conference: https://flic.kr/ps/2pPne5

04/01/2026

x ! The College of Education had a great time at the Kings vs. Nets game, and even better, the Sacramento Kings won! Having our photo taken on the court after the game was amazing! Good to see staff, faculty, family, and friends!

04/01/2026

Attention COE Students! The College of Education is offering drop in advising. Check out the places and times below to find the best fit for you. We are here to help you succeed and get you closer to the finish line. !

03/14/2026

REMINDER📣 Are you fluent in ASL? Applications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Credential Program close on APRIL 1st!

This program is taught fully online by majority Deaf faculty. It also offers internship opportunities. This credential is perfect for you if you are interested in working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals from birth to 22 years of age.

Application instructions:
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03/14/2026

We are so excited to see you all today for the 32nd Annual Multicultural Education Conference! Here is what to expect from 💚💛💚

03/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Dr. Alicia Herrera, Assistant Professor in the Child and Adolescent Development program at Sacramento State.

Dr. Herrera earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from UC Davis and her MA in Developmental Teacher Education from UC Berkeley. She holds California Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Bilingual (Spanish) credentials and has taught from preschool through high school in California and internationally.

Her work centers an ecological view of human development, focusing on antiracist ideological commitment and how professionals understand individual development within broader systems. Her recent co-authored book integrates developmental frameworks with antiracist praxis to extend that work in professional preparation. Learn more here: https://www.csus.edu/college/education/spotlights/scholar-of-the-month.html

02/18/2026

Meet Our Keynote Panelists for at Sacramento State! 📢

This year will feature a keynote panel featuring inspiring leaders in education: Margarita Berta Ávila, Ed.D., Adriana Betti, and Dominique Williams. This panel will be moderated by our very own Dale Allender, Ph.D.! We are so excited to have this phenomenal panel at this year's .

📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
📍 Location: University Union, Sacramento State
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

RSVP today: https://surveys.csus.edu/jfe/form/SV_24tBt6pH6V5U3xs

02/18/2026

We are proud to recognize the 2025-2026 Deans Honors List Awardees! Congratulations to all the scholars who earned this distinction through hard work and determination. We’re so proud of your achievements and loved celebrating alongside you all!

The future of education is brighter because of you! 💚💛

Check out more photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKBDB

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02/17/2026

Join us in celebrating Dr. Daniel Cisneros as our Scholar of the Month!

Dr. Cisneros is a faculty member in the Counselor Education program, specializing in Mental Health, School and Career Counseling. Dr. Cisneros started his counseling career as a Professional School Counselor at an alternative high school in North Sacramento. His research was focused on the LGBTQ+ coming out process as well as utilizing corpus linguistics and films to navigate the transgender transition process. In addition, he has published research focused on Anti-racist mentorship strategies in Counselor Education.

We are excited to celebrate all of his impactful work and scholarship this month!

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Cisneros’ work here: https://www.csus.edu/college/education/spotlights/scholar-of-the-month.html

02/11/2026

Seats are limited—RSVP today and stand with us in celebrating Black excellence, leadership, and the future we’re building together. RSVP Here: https://surveys.csus.edu/jfe/form/SV_ddst89vUKtTUwqG

This Thursday, we honor by celebrating the trailblazers and torchbearers who are lighting the way for our communities and our world.

Join us for Torchbearers: Echoes & Embers—an inspiring gathering featuring three phenomenal Ed.D. alum whose leadership, scholarship, and community impact are transforming education, healing spaces, and opportunities for future generations.

Come hear their stories and reconnect with our Ed.D. community. Experience the spark of legacy, brilliance, and purpose in one room.

📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 12–1:30 PM
📍 Esak’tima Center, Library 1010

Seats are limited—RSVP today and stand with us in celebrating Black excellence, leadership, and the future we’re building together. RSVP Here: https://surveys.csus.edu/jfe/form/SV_ddst89vUKtTUwqG