
COE staffer reunited with mentor LaPrade
Joanna Simpson earned her master’s and doctorate from Grand Canyon University, her hometown university. But she also has a longtime connection with former high school mentor and College of Education dean Dr. Kimberly LaPrade, with whom Simpson is now working closely with as COE addresses the needs of new teachers.
READ MOREUniversity updates emergency management plans
Grand Canyon University is in the process of updating how its Public Safety force responds to emergencies and how the campus community is alerted to potential threats.
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GCU library to dedicate first permanent donation
GCU has received a collection of more than 700 print and digital books and publications from national education spokesman Dr. Paul D. Houston and from WestEd, a noted research organization. The collection, which is on display in the GCU Library and will be dedicated by University officials Monday, is an interesting historical look at the changes in education and educational leadership over the past century. And, there are a few surprises in the stacks, too.
READ MORECollege of Theology introduces 2 new event series
Two new recurring events — a Lunch and Learn for faculty members and a Ministry Forum open to anyone on campus — are important additions to the activities in the College of Theology. The first Lunch and Learn is Friday, Sept. 12, and the Ministry Forum starts Monday, Sept. 15.
READ MOREChina trip precedes teaching challenge for alumnus
College of Education alumnus Anthony Perez taught English to ESL students in China before starting a new job as a second grade teacher in Phoenix.
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Daily Dose of STEM blog
GCU Today brings you a Daily Dose of STEM-related information to summarize how Grand Canyon University’s academic programs are being designed for the future.
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With tech programs, GCU sees its focus on the future
The launch of the two new programs signifies Grand Canyon University’s re-emphasis on an academic commitment to training on science, technology, engineering and mathematics — also known as the STEM disciplines.
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A teacher gets a great lesson in Colombia
Jim Mostofo, an assistant professor in the College of Education, went to Medellin, Colombia, in April and had the experience of a lifetime.
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Public education at crossroad, GCU paper warns
Without better training, pay and promotion for K-12 teachers, public education in the state will continue its downward spiral, according to a paper presented at the summer conference of the Arizona School Administrators.
READ MORECOE alumni include four Teachers of the Year
Teachers from across the country have applied lessons learned from GCU in their own classrooms. Meet Elizabeth Barletta (Maryland), Ayesha Hannibal (South Carolina), Anthony Perez (Arizona) and Michelle Clarke (Georgia).
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