School of Education Spring 2023 newsletter

In the News

The Child and Family Studies Center (CFSC) was highlighted for helping to strengthen the childcare workforce in Wisconsin. The center staff work in collaboration with School of Education programs and other programs across campus by providing academic instruction, classroom observations, and service learning opportunities for future teachers, counselors, and dietitians. More information about the CFSC, its role in supporting campus students, and the need for updated facilities to serve their families and partners can be found online: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/ news-center/uw-stouts-child-and-family-study-center-looks-strengthen-wisconsins child-care-workforce Kyran Luikens, a Technology Education student, played the role of SQUIP, a major character in the spring UW-Stout musical theater production of Be More Chill. Kyran shared that it was not only fun to be in the show, he also enjoyed working on the sets. More about this production, the first one on campus since 2019, and the students who participated can be found online: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/news-center/ making-connections-uw-stout-theater-presents-be-more-chill-sci-fi-musical-about fitting-and-being

Kyran Luikens who played SQUIP in Be More Chill.

Other Highlights

The 44th annual Early Childhood Education Conference was held on campus April 21-22 with over 300 attendees. This was the first time the conference was held in person since 2019 due to the pandemic. More information about the conference and keynote speakers can be found online at https://www.uwstout.edu/ outreach-engagement/lifelong-learning/ educators/early-childhood-education conference The School of Education student organizations held a year-end cookout on May 2 in Wilson Park for all education students. It was a great way for the School of Education students to connect at the end of the semester. We hope it will become an annual event! Tracy DeRusha, School of Education Placement Coordinator for the past 16 years, is retiring at the end of June. We are so grateful for Tracy’s years of service and wish her all the best in retirement.

Technology Education Spring 2023 graduates with their Program Director, Barb Bauer (standing with light blue stole).

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May School of Education cookout.