@UF_COE

Transforming education and strengthening society since 1906

 Gainesville, FL
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Joined May 2009
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At @UF, we produce dynamic solutions for learners everywhere. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, enhanced student experiences & exceptional workforce preparation, we are reshaping teaching & learning to forge a brighter future. education.ufl.edu/impact/
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As part of the Florida K-12 Leadership Collaborative, Tuuli Robinson, Ph.D., and team recently convened educational partners from around the state for a two-day gathering, working to define student success and prepare the path forward. education.ufl.edu/k12-collab…
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The Patsy Nelms Literacy Initiative is bringing together experts in literacy, learning design, research and AI to create personalized tools to strengthen children’s reading skills. Learn more about this three-year project and the gift that made it possible: education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…

University of Florida launches AI-powered Patsy Nelms Literacy Initiative to transform early...

UF has launched the Patsy Nelms Literacy Initiative, uniting the College of Education, UF Literacy Institute and Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering to transform early childhood reading outcomes....

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FL HB851 requires school districts to offer autism-specific training annually. We've partnered with @AlachuaSchools and @UFCARD to fulfill this requirement by developing free training courses to strengthen educator engagement with students on the spectrum. news.ufl.edu/2026/09/autism-…

UF partners with local school district to develop autism training for teachers

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Pressing problems require timely solutions. Counseling professors Laura Shannonhouse, Ph.D., and Yusen Zhai, Ph.D., are applying their expertise in mental health and AI to study the effects that generative AI can have on individuals experiencing mental health vulnerabilities. In their recent opinion piece for the Tampa Bay Times, they offer nuanced, practical solutions for mental health professionals, parents, regulators and developers to help address social distress and other issues that AI tools can reinforce. Read the Tampa Bay Times piece: tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026…
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Access the original research at: thelancet.com/journals/lanam…

Generative AI and exacerbated suicide risk among vulnerable populations

Suicide remains an urgent public health concern, with rates rising in the Americas alone among WHO regions since 2000.1 The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS) identifies three states in the...

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The Florida K-12 AI Education Task Force, led by @UF_CSEveryone, was recently recognized with @EDSAFEAI’s 2026 Torchbearer Award for its leadership in guiding responsible and effective AI use in FL classrooms. education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…

UF-led Florida AI K-12 Education Task Force receives 2026 Torchbearer Award for collaborative...

The task force was recognized for championing community-driven AI policy that safely and effectively supports students and educators.

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Since launching in 2023, Books & Cooks has served 575 families across 8 Florida counties. Now, with the support of @NewWorldsFL and @UF_IFAS, the free literacy and nutrition program is expanding to serve even more counties in Florida. Read more at lastinger.link/BooksAndCooks…

Free family literacy and nutrition program expands statewide reach, adds Type 2 diabetes prevention

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Congratulations to @robmoore3 for receiving the 2026 Provost's Excellence Award for Assistant Professors, recognizing his research in educational technology and its impact at the university. education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…
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With funding from the National Science Foundation, Nigel Newbutt, Ph.D., and a team of UF researchers are using virtual reality and other tools to prepare autistic students for careers in semiconductor manufacturing. news.ufl.edu/2026/06/trainin…
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Congratulations to Albert Ritzhaupt, Ph.D., our Fulbright Scholar award winner for the 2026-2027 academic year. He will be traveling to Vietnam to represent UF as an ambassador of cultural exchange.
University of Florida International Center@GlobalGatorsJun 16
UFIC celebrates 10 Global Gators awarded 2026-27 Fulbright Scholar awards 🌍 Representing UF in 9 countries, advancing research and cultural exchange 🤝 Learn more: internationalcenter.ufl.edu/… #UFIC #GlobalGators
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A new AI-driven study led by Phillip Sherlock, Ph.D., analyzed data from nearly 9,000 mothers. It found that perinatal depression risk isn’t governed by any single factor, but instead shifts with each mother’s life circumstances. education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…
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Congratulations to Glen Springs Elementary School’s Amy Hammond, our 2026 Clinical EduGator of the Year! This annual award is given to an outstanding mentor-teacher who models exemplary instructional practices and joyfully invests in their interns’ success in the classroom.

2026 Clinical EduGator of the Year

Amy Hammond receives 2026 Clinical EduGator of the Year award.

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In his school law class, @ProfChrisThomas uses ChatGPT to deepen legal comprehension. Students act as school attorneys, role playing legal scenarios with a chatbot acting as school principal. Read more about this new approach to immersive learning: news.ufl.edu/2026/05/princip…
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UF College of Education retweeted
UF Alumni@ufalumniMay 5
We’re proud to recognize @uf_coe’s 40 Under 40 Honorees! 🐊✏️ Congratulations 🔸Carla-Ann Brown, BAE ‘12, MED ‘13, EDD ‘21 🔸Frank Chris Curran, BA '09, BS '09 @UF_CLAS Making a difference as Gators today and for the future! 📖 Learn more here: bit.ly/3P2ERHu
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Professor @fchriscurran was selected as a 2026 UFRF Professor by @ufexplore. His work in education policy focuses on finding practical ways to improve student outcomes and educational systems in Florida and beyond. news.ufl.edu/2026/04/ufrf-pr…

UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors

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We’re proud to share that Melissa Soto, Ph.D., was recognized as @UF’s '25-'26 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year. This award is one of UF’s most prestigious teaching honors, given to faculty who “demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to student success.” news.ufl.edu/2026/04/teachin…
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Researchers @robmoore3, and @CrippenResearch, have co-edited a two‑volume scholarly series to bridge theory and practice through foundational frameworks and global case studies around microcredentials. ialt.education.ufl.edu/2026/…

From Frameworks to Practice in STEM Microcredentials - Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies

A new two‑volume series, "Mapping the Landscape of STEM Microcredentials," edited by UF researchers, offers a rigorous, cross‑sector synthesis of how microcredential systems are defined, designed,...

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We are proud to lead the @UFlorida's performance in graduate education rankings, rising to No. 2 nationally! Read about our unstoppable rise in the @USNewsEducation ranking of the nation’s #BestGradSchools: education.ufl.edu/news/2026/…
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Registration is open for the '26 Virtual Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute, and the Learners with Disabilities in CS & AI Education course is taught by the experts from @UF_CSEveryone. The virtual PD is open to all teachers + scholarships are available. cseveryonecenter.org/access/…

Register for Learners with Disabilities in CS and AI Education

Register for the Learners with Disabilities in CS & AI Education Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute. Full scholarships available.

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Celebrating @ailiteracyday at UF reminded us of something important: the more advanced our technology gets, the more irreplaceable the human touch becomes. If we want these new tools to meaningfully improve education, human connection has to stay front and center.
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