Elementary Education News

To our students, the Class of 2020, completing degrees and credentials

May 14, 2020

Graduation cap with the text "Class of 2020"

The Michael D. Eisner College of Education celebrates you! You have accomplished the extraordinary, attaining your educational goals in this historic, unprecedented time. You have awed and humbled all of us, your professors, staff and administrators. We recognize your resiliency, sacrifice and willingness to not only persevere but also bravely embrace the future as leaders in new professional environments in the fields of education, administration, counseling and therapy and community service. Read more

Congratulations to Our Graduates!

May 11, 2020

Graduates throwing their caps in the air in celebration

Congratulations to all of our Michael D. Eisner College of Education students for achieving your dreams this semester under extraordinary circumstances. We look forward to celebrating with you in person in the future!

Teacher Appreciation Week 2020

May 8, 2020

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to thank all of the hard-working and life-shaping teachers out there - whether they be in K-12 or higher-education settings - for the tireless dedication and care poured into their work, students, and community. We also want to extend our thanks to healthcare workers and first responders for keeping us safe and healthy, especially in this very difficult time for them. We see you and appreciate all you do!

May 1st COVID-19 Update

May 7, 2020

While this semester has been remarkably challenging, our students, faculty and staff have shown extraordinary tenacity and ability to adapt to these challenges. COVID-19 is a vicious foe that can strike even when you are doing everything you can to slow its spread. Read the full message from CSUN President Harrison

Accelerating to Virtual Instruction and Social Distancing for Students and Employees

March 17, 2020

Alternate learning modalities have now been extended through the entirety of the spring semester. Effective as a soon as possible but no later than the end of day Friday, March 20, staff who are not directly instructed to work on campus in person should not come to campus. CSUN will maintain Student Housing and CSUN Dining under these emergency circumstances so long as there is a need to do so, but Student Housing residents who can are encouraged to explore alternate living arrangements. Commencement exercises, hooding ceremonies, and department/credential receptions have been postponed until after the pandemic crisis subsides. Read the full message from President Harrison

CSUN selected as one of five CSUs in the 2019-2020 TeachingWorks CSU Campus Fellowship

February 12, 2020

TeachingWorks, an organization at the University of Michigan, is focused on raising the quality of entry-level teaching by working with groups of teacher educators on five CSU campuses to support efforts to continue to develop practice-based, social-justice focused teacher preparation programs. Lead CSUN faculty member is Minsung Kwon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary Education. Core CSUN faculty members are Dr. Joyce Burstein (EED), Dr. David Kretschmer (EED), Dr. Greg Knotts (EED), Dr. Jenn Wolfe (SED), and Dr. Zhen Chai (SPED). Read more

Join Our Alumni Chapter!

February 3, 2020

We invite you to join our new organization. Visit csun.edu/alumni/chapter/education.

The Michael D. Eisner College of Education invites you to join our new alumni chapter. If you received a degree or credential from our college, you are an alumni! Your dues would contribute to scholarships and provide funds for our Chapter to plan events and networking opportunities to benefit our members. Become a member.

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