January Events and Announcements

The School of Education presents a screening of "Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary" on January 30, 2020 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the Youderian Missional Center

The University of Northwestern – St. Paul School of Education is hosting a showing of excerpts from the documentary “Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary” on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30-8:00pm. At this event, director Ben Garvin and teachers from Lucy Laney will be sharing their experiences of creating the film. Education students, faculty, and staff will be attending the event in order to encounter the themes highlighted in the film.  Time will be given at the end of the event for group discussions and reflections.

This event is open to all - bring a friend.  Refreshments provided.

Leadership in Reading Network (LiRN) Presents Dr. Amy Schulting  from the Minnesota Dyslexia Legislation January 31, 2020 from 1:00-4:00 PM in Nazareth Hall Great Room

This event is open to all and is geared toward K-12 educators, higher education, and interested stakeholders.  Non MRA members will pay a small $10 registration fee.  UNWSP students are free. 

February Events and Announcements

"I LOVE to Teach" - Alternative Chapel - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:30 - 11:10 AM in NAZ Great Room

Celebration of newly admitted Teacher Education Candidates into the School of Education Teacher Education Program.  Ms. Doris Lemanski will be our guest speaker speaking on the topic of  "Teaching as a Calling."  She is a third grade teacher at Fair Oaks Elementary in the Osseo School District.   Chapel Credit Eligible.

Annual Chili Cook Off Fundraiser February 28, 2020 from 11:30 - 1:00 PM in NAZ Great Room

Get your taste-buds ready for another amazing annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser February 28, 2020 from 11:30 - 1:00 in the Naz Great Room.  YUM!!

This fun and filling annual fundraiser helps to raise funds for our own School of Education students during times of hardship.

March Events and Announcements

A Continuum of Trauma - Session II Wednesday, March 18, 2020 10:30-11:15 AM Riley 2300

Our own Dr. RB-Banks will speak regarding Informing Education .  This is new information from the previous session.  Chapel Credit Eligible.

April Events and Announcements

Portfolio Showcase on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:30-5:30 PM Riley 2300/2308/2316/2324

Come and support your peers who will be student teaching in Fall 2020! They will be sharing excerpts from their Professional Portfolios, documenting their journey of meeting the Standards of Effective Practice. 

May Events and Announcements

Haiti 2020!  May 18-25, 2020

We will again partner with World Wide Village for this education rich experience.  This experience is open to all UNW students so please share information with whomever may be interested.