Learning and play can look a lot alike. Both call for creativity, curiosity, practice, and reflection. That’s why some Retrievers are combining the two.
Sherman Scholars Live Out Founder’s Legacy
Following the passing of George Sherman, the Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars carry on the legacy of inclusive education in underserved communities.
Finding Your Voice in Fanfiction
In the realm of fanfiction, students and educators are given exciting opportunities to learn and teach language through creative storytelling.
Future of college will involve fewer professors
Educational technology reseacher sees three trends that shrink the role of traditional college professors: Rise of AI, erosion of tenure, and flipped classrooms.
Retriever Educators Are Everywhere
A video series highlights alumni educators using their careers to encourage students, in the classroom, but also through less traditional avenues.
Teaching Kids to Read During the Coronavirus Pandemic: 5 Questions Answered
Two Education professors address questions many families and teachers may have about what they are seeing with virtual learning for early childhood education.
1 in 10 US Students Are English Learners
Without dual-language program opportunities, English learners tend to stop being fluent in their first language when they reach high school.
There’s more than one good way to teach kids how to read
Just like each child grows over time, reading methods should, too, because there is more than one good way to teach a kid how to read.
Narrative Arc: Stephen Morgan ’72, Psychology
Sometimes a person’s journey to become one of the state’s most effective CEOs is surprisingly direct.
Take Stephen Morgan ’72, psychology, who is the executive director of The Arc...
Inaugural Jodi Crandall Fellows Named
UMBC has announced four recipients in the inaugural round of the Jodi Crandall Fellowship for Research in Language, Literacy & Culture. Named for The LLC Doctoral Program’s founder and...