This week, the ÉòоÓïÀÏʦ¼Ò·ÃÂ黨ÊÓƵ launched Forward, a capital campaign designed to fuel unprecedented transformation for the university and the world by pursuing new knowledge and changing lives.
Education in the United States is undergoing transformative change. Realities such as persistent educator shortages, societal inequalities, barriers to literacy, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and political polarization are challenging teaching and learning. To adapt and thrive, educators are seeking novel solutions and new methods to address these challenges and better serve their communities.
Through the Forward Campaign, the College of Education will leverage the diverse strengths and expertise of its students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to tackle the most pressing grand challenges in education. The college is preparing the next generation of equity- and culturally minded educators, counselors, psychologists, researchers, administrators, policymakers and leaders. In addition, the college is developing creative solutions and shaping state and national policy, guided by the needs of educators, schools and communities.
The College of Education’s Forward Campaign focuses on five priorities:
TEACH FORWARD
Supporting Future Educators
The Teach Forward scholarship will provide free tuition for teacher certification students during their internship year. Teaching internships are unpaid and often present financial challenges for students; more support will help attract and retain talented future educators.
BENJAMIN BUILDING RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
Fearless Transformation
Taking on tomorrow’s challenges requires an outward-facing College of Education with newly designed spaces where EdTerps can model innovative teaching strategies, engage in active learning and collaborate on cutting-edge research.
AI READINESS IN EDUCATION HUB (AIRE)
AI in the Classroom
AI is transforming school systems, and a new vision is needed to implement it effectively and equitably. AIRE will create a central hub of scholars and resources to guide policies and best practices.
MARYLAND INITIATIVE FOR LITERACY AND EQUITY (MILE)
Empowering Readers
The ability to read and write is essential for learning. MILE addresses challenges and advances literacy in Maryland and beyond by providing training and support to educators, evidence-based resources and critical research.
MARYLAND DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE (MDI)
Safeguarding Democracy
A healthy democracy requires lifelong learning and participation from all community members, particularly young voters. Through research and civic education and engagement initiatives, MDI grows the capacity of all people for civic participation in service to a more just society.
Photo by John T. Consoli
