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Words Take Wing 2024 Celebration

This year’s Words Take Wing: Honoring Diversity in Children’s Literature event marked the 20th anniversary of this beloved program, and the retirement of founder Joanne Banducci from her position as a chair.

The day’s matinee presentation featured acclaimed children’s author Thanhhà Lại at the Mondavi Center, who was introduced to the audience by Social Science credential student Anh Nguyen. The matinee opened with a performance by the UC Davis Golden Turtle Lion Dancers, and over 1,200 students from local school districts were in attendance. 

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MA Symposium 2024

See photos of student research presentations from our March 9 event

On March 9, 2024, our MA students presented their teacher inquiry projects at the UC Davis Student Community Center for faculty, staff, students, alumni and other community supporters.

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Transformative Justice in Education Center Presents Dr. Jean Beaman

Transformative Justice in Education Center Presents Dr. Jean Beaman

Towards a Reading of Black Lives Matter in France: Diasporic Connections and Global Social Movements

On February 7, 2024, the Transformative Justice in Education Center hosted Dr. Jean Beaman speaking on “Towards a Reading of Black Lives Matter in France: Diasporic Connections and Global Social Movements.” Beaman discussed her ongoing ethnographic research on anti-racist mobilization and activism against police violence in the United States and worldwide.

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Expanding Equity In Educational Research

Expanding Equity In Educational Research

Enrique García, Barbara Brandon-Croft and Tara Nakashima Donahue: Comics, Identity, & Representation

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the School of Education hosted a specially themed event exploring how comics have evolved beyond entertainment to become powerful voices that can educate and inspire readers. The event featured a presentation by Enrique García and an interview discussion with Barbara Brandon-Croft and Tara Nakashima Donahue. Moderated by Darnel Degand.

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Igniting & Enhancing Class Discussions Symposium

Inquiry-Informed Dialogic Teaching for Diverse ELA Classrooms

A smiling group of high school students sits on chairs in a circle in a classroomSaturday, April 27, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
UC Davis International Center

Join us for a dynamic and enriching one-day event hosted by the School of Education’s Teachers as Learners program.

Immerse yourself in workshops led by seasoned experts, including regional educators and UC Davis faculty, designed to enhance your ability to foster engaging, equitable, and thought-provoking conversations among your students.

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Chicanx and Latinx Education Symposium Research Panel

Photos from our January 18, 2024 event at the UC Davis International Center

The first UC Davis Chicanx and Latinx Education Symposium engaged the question: What is Chicanx/Latinx Education in theory, research, and practice? The event brought together three interdisciplinary Chicanx/Latinx education scholar-activists to present their work in a research panel, dialogue with us, and participate in a mentorship session with undergraduate/graduate/professional students engaged in studies and work at this intersection.

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Teaching Credential 2023 Kick Off

On Friday, August 4, 2023 we welcomed our incoming teaching credential students at the UC Davis Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center. During the event, students networked with other credential candidates, did community building exercises led by the agriculture teaching credential student cohort, talked through the program expectations and resources, and got time to meet with their cohort and prepare for the upcoming year. 

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Celebrating Four Faculty on their Retirements

Steve Athanases, Pauline Holmes, Peter Mundy and Cary Trexler

On June 5, 2023, the School of Education celebrated the academic careers, achievements and accomplishments of long-term faculty members Steve Athanases, Pauline Holmes, Peter Mundy and Cary Trexler.

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Emerging Scholars

Emerging Scholars

Expanding Equity in Research

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the UC Davis School of Education and the Graduate Group in Education presented “Expanding Equity in Research on Language, Race & Culture, and Intersectionality & Policy,” a special Emerging Scholars Series panel showcasing critical, diverse disciplinary perspectives in education from exceptional pre-tenure scholars across the nation.

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Emerging Scholars Panel

Expanding Equity in Research on Language, Race & Culture, and Intersectionality & Policy

NOTE VENUE CHANGE TO WEBINAR:

Thursday, May 11
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3NBVAij 

UC Davis School of Education and the Graduate Group in Education present this special panel showcasing critical, diverse disciplinary perspectives in education from exceptional pre-tenure scholars across the nation. Download a PDF of the flyer.

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CANDEL Alumni Networking Event 2023

CANDEL alumni, faculty and students gathered on March 18th at the UC Davis Alumni Center for our annual alumni networking event, which included presentations by Andrea Rodriguez, EdD ’22, Ebony Lewis, EdD ’21, Lizette Navarette, EdD ’21 and Joseph Wood, EdD ’20.

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Teacher Job Fair 2023

On March 18th, the School of Education held our annual Teacher Job Fair at the UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center. More than 30 school districts were represented at the event, which was co-sponsored by the UC Davis Internship and Career Center. This event is held each spring for UC Davis teaching credential candidates and credential alumni as part of our Job Search Assistance for Teachers program.

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