News: College of Education

student-to-counselor ratio: 508-to-1
Research |

Education policy experts stress the importance of access to mental health care in schools as counseling professions categorized as “bright outlook” occupations for workforce development.

preschoolers excercise
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Education policy experts explore why Nevada must prioritize STEM educational experiences for all children, and why waiting until kindergarten is too late.

Denise Dávila sits at a table with children's books
People |

This College of Education professor says that 51ԹϺ's diversity and school spirit were among the factors that drew her here.

Several childrens backpacks hanging on the wall
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Education policy experts explore how growing the pool of high-quality, diverse teachers benefits students and the state alike.

Scene at a job fair
Business and Community |

Innovative funding programs, policies to promote post-secondary education will help Nevada keep pace.

Erika Torres teaches a fifth-grader
Business and Community |

Education policy experts explore how to grow interest among students in highly technical industries and what that means for Nevada’s economy.

Erica Marti and students assembles a portable solar energy classroom kit
Campus News |

Solar kits illuminates energy concepts for both teachers and high school students.

compsite of all five people from these stories
Campus News |

From a home for homeless students to inspiring the next generation of health crusaders — these worthy causes will warm your heart during the holidays.

Sam Song
People |

A younger relative’s brush with gangs and the school's indifference to his situation set this College of Education professor on his career path.

silhouette of student walking on campus during sunset
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Education professor Stefani Relles on how paying for a college education is progressively harder, especially for low-income and minority students.

Brittnie Watkins
People |

Brittnie Watkins excels at keeping multiple balls in the air as she earns four 51ԹϺ degrees, mothers two, and fulfills a state Supreme Court clerkship.

John Starkey
People |

John Starkey began his 51ԹϺ career as an undergraduate. Now that’s he’s earned two degrees, is happily working as a senior academic advisor, and has campus career goals in mind, he has no plans of leaving anytime soon.