Dr. Rachel Eells

Eells Named Inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of UA Little Rock’s School of Education

Dr. Rachel Eells, who served as interim director of the School of Education during the 2023-2024 academic year, has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at UA Little Rock.

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Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years

On July 8, UA Little Rock’s campus will be filled with children in grades K-6 who are attending the Summer Laureate University for Youth program, also known as SLUFY. This year’s program represents a milestone as it marks the 45th year of the program. Continue reading “Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years”

UA Little Rock professors and education students signaled their commitment to education in Arkansas by participating in the Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADHE) annual Educator Commitment Signing Day that took place at the Arkansas State Capitol on May 3.

UA Little Rock Education Students Participate in Educator Commitment Signing Day

UA Little Rock professors and education students signaled their commitment to education in Arkansas by participating in the Educator Commitment Signing Day that took place at the Arkansas State Capitol on May 3. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Education Students Participate in Educator Commitment Signing Day”

The UA Little Rock College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) has announced Neveen Shafeek Amin, Edma Delgado-Solórzano, Heidi Skurat Harris, Daryl Tate, and Kiel Thorlton as the 2024 Faculty Excellence winners for the college.

CHASSE Announces 2024 College-Level Faculty Excellence Winners

The UA Little Rock College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) has announced Neveen Shafeek Amin, Edma Delgado-Solórzano, Heidi Skurat Harris, Daryl Tate, and Kiel Thorlton as the 2024 Faculty Excellence winners for the college. Continue reading “CHASSE Announces 2024 College-Level Faculty Excellence Winners”

UA Little Rock education students participating in a new teacher residency program partnership between UA Little Rock and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District sign pledges. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Partner on Innovative New Teacher Residency Program

In a groundbreaking collaboration that promises to redefine the landscape of teacher education, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District have joined forces to introduce an innovative new teacher residency program. Continue reading “UA Little Rock and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Partner on Innovative New Teacher Residency Program”

Education majors Dally Thompson, left, Hudson Trusty, and Lakendra Fisher attend classes at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain

UA Little Rock Recognized for Preparing Future Teachers in the Science of Reading

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its excellent preparation of future teachers in how to teach reading. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Recognized for Preparing Future Teachers in the Science of Reading”

Education majors Dally Thompson, left, Hudson Trusty, and Lakendra Fisher attend classes at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain

Windgate Foundation Supports Teacher Education with $3.5 Million Grant

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $3.5 million grant from the Windgate Foundation to endow the directorship of its School of Education. This gift will support the transformation of teacher education at UA Little Rock in its quest to become a premier provider of teachers in the state. Continue reading “Windgate Foundation Supports Teacher Education with $3.5 Million Grant”