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Secondary Education News

A Summer of Fun and Learning at CSUN

August 30, 2023

The Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) celebrated its 45th year this past summer! With over 250 secondary students on campus, SAEP offered 5-week classes ranging from 2D Computer Animation to Culinary to Watercolor.

For the younger kids, the Summer Academic Program for Elementary School Students (SAPESS) held its 39th program this past summer! Eighty students enjoyed 5 weeks of English, arts and crafts, science, and theater arts in the Education building. Read more

CSUN Science Learning Collaborative Wins California Subject Matter Programs Grant

March 13, 2023

The CSUN Science Learning Collaborative (CSLC - including faculty from the Michael D. Eisner College of Education and the College of Mathematics & Science) was awarded a grant to lead the California Subject Matter Programs in supporting the integration of Computer Science across the curriculum. CSLC will take the lead in helping all the subject matter groups get started on learning about the CA Computer Science standards and how these can be integrated into different subjects. Read more

CSUN Noyce Project Awarded Grant to Support GeoGebra Usage

March 13, 2023

The CSUN Noyce Project was awarded a grant to support teachers use of GeoGebra in with students. GeoGebra is a powerful tool for visualizing mathematical equations and geometric constructions. GeoGebra is widely popular around the world because it is free open source software and supports computers and mobile devices. Read more

Secondary Education Professors Earn Fulbright Programs

February 8, 2023

Conrad Ulpindo and Mark Ryan, faculty members in the Department of Secondary Education, both recently gained international experience through competitive Fulbright programs. Read more

Traci Dennis Presenting at Drexel University Critical Conversations in Urban Education

December 20, 2022

Dr. Traci Dennis (Secondary Education) had a proposal accepted titled "Undergraduate preservice teacher interpretations and reflections of an introductory antiracist teaching course". She will be presenting the session at the Drexel University Critical Conversations in Urban Education (CCUE) 2023 Social Justice Leadership Summit in February. Read more

NGSS Palooza 2022

December 16, 2022

Professors Foley and Herr along with the CSUN Science Learning Colaboratory (CSLC) held its first in-person NGSS workshop in 3 years in November. A combination of faculty and teachers lead workshops on a range of topics about science teaching including equity grading, exploring science phenomena and outdoor education. Over 40 teachers participated in the event. Learn more about the event

New Subject Matter Program in Foundational Level General Science

September 9, 2022

We are excited to announce that our partners in the College of Science & Mathematics have obtained approval from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a new Subject Matter Program in Foundational Level General Science. Read more

Welcoming Traci Dennis

August 31, 2022

The Department of Secondary Education is thrilled to welcome Assistant Professor Traci Dennis to our team! Dr. Dennis brings a strong record of teaching and leadership experience in underfunded PK-12 schools. Through teaching and scholarship, she aims to support teachers in translating antiracist theories into practice in PK-12 schools, classrooms, and curriculum. Read more

2021-22 Student Award Winners

May 20, 2022

The Department of Secondary Education is proud to announce the 2021-22 winners of its year-end awards and scholarships for credential and master's degree candidates. Read more

Free CSET Workshops this Spring

February 18, 2022

CSET prep courses for Prospective math and science teachers

California State University Northridge (CSUN) is offering the following free CSET workshops this Spring. Read more

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