Federal Grant Funds Extension Experiences for West Tennessee Undergraduates
A federal grant will offer agricultural workforce development to prepare students to fill expected gaps in the nation’s food, agriculture, and related industries.
UT Offers Virtual Learning Resources and Tips for Home Educators
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education Health and Human Sciences compiled a comprehensive list of resources for teachers, parents, and caregivers to enhance virtual learning efforts.
UT Marks 30th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
To support the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, created a video to highlight four initiatives that make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
UT Social Work Students Reflect on Leadership and Management
Assistant Professor of Practice Sukey Steckel was teaching a leadership course required for students in the Master of Social Work program when the pandemic took classes online halfway through spring semester.
Dolly Parton’s America Podcast Wins Peabody Award
The podcast, hosted by Jad Abumrad and produced by Shima Oliaee with WNYC, is based on Professor Lynn Sacco’s class, Dolly’s America: From Sevierville to the World.
Social Work Grad: “I Have the Volunteer Spirit in Me”
“Along with the educational learning UT has provided, this program has been a life-changing experience for me,” Jazmynn Hardy says.
UT Supports K–8 ESL Students Across Region
It was a win-win situation born from the most unpredictable circumstances for a dozen UT teacher education students and Centro Hispano, a local nonprofit serving Latino youth and families.
UT Partners with Tennessee Department of Education to Support Principals during Pandemic
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Center for Educational Leadership will partner with the Tennessee Department of Education to offer virtual professional learning opportunities to all public school principals in the state.
Peer Mentors, Buddies Help FUTURE Program Transition Online
Mentors are able to sit in on FUTURE classes held over Zoom. For the audited courses, they set up concurrent FaceTime calls so their student can mute their Zoom audio and ask for clarification any time they need it.
UT Joins Partnership to Address Teacher Shortage
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced a new “Grow Your Own” partnership between Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to encourage more aspiring educators to pursue the profession and develop a local pipeline of well-qualified teachers who are ready for the classroom.
Social Media Week to Tackle News, Disinformation, and the Rise of Esports
UT’s ninth annual Social Media Week will take place Tuesday, February 18, through Thursday, February 20.
UT Earns Third Straight Ranking Among Top Teacher Prep Institutions
For the third year in a row, UT is rated top among Tennessee institutions for preparing teachers to work in the state, according to the 2019 Teacher Preparation Report Card.