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Today’s Lesson: The Gift of Failure

Teaching grade-school basics to the next generation of dreamers and doers has always been one of Peyton Giessuebel ’18 ’21MEd’s life goals. But adding her failed experiences to her lesson plans was far from it.

Finding Your Passion at UCF Through Research

Annaliese Bullock expects to graduate this May with a master’s degree in educational leadership with a track higher education/student personnel track

UCF Space Experts Work with School Teachers to Bring University Research Alive in Classrooms

Local teachers work alongside UCF faculty to develop age-appropriate activities with connections to the Artemis program and other NASA missions.

Charter Faculty Member Harry O. Hall Recognized University’s Potential

The veteran educator — who recently died at 92 — began designing College of Education programs a year before classes started in 1968.

UCF Professors Awarded NSF Grant to Empower Orange County K-8 Mathematics Teachers

Researchers in collaboration with Orange County Public Schools and City Year Orlando launch a program that includes creating a new doctoral specialization.

2 Alumni Team Up to Spread Inclusion, Diversity

Nicole Warren and Andrea Piazza co-founded Inclusive Impact Initiative, which aims to educate the public about inclusivity.

UCF Investigates Artificial Intelligence to Help Children Teach Coding to Classmates While Learning Social Skills

A $2.5 million grant aims to help students with autism spectrum disorder and other conditions be more aware of their emotions and recognize other’s nonverbal cues in social situations.

New Study Explores Effectiveness of Using Robots to Teach STEM Lessons, Communication Skills

UCF is working with other universities on Department of Education project to help children with autism spectrum disorder through innovative use of robots.

UCF Study Finds University Websites Lack Easy Access for First-Generation Students

First-generation college students make up about one-third of undergraduate populations but are more likely to not earn their degree than their counterparts.

New Study Offers Ways to Identify and Reduce Racism in Schools

Racial biases can stress students and create racial trauma, leading to anxiety and depression.

UCF in the News

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NASA Partners with 3 Universities to Advance Space Research

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Beyond MLK’s Dream: A New Era Of Social Media Activism

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UCF Joins Elite Florida Colleges with Tighter Acceptance Rate

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BCM Worship Knight 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jan 24

17th Annual UCF Counseling Conference: Invitations lead to Innovations 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jan 24

Out of Order | Let Down by Kristen Letts Kovak and Grace Mikell Ramsey 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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