CTEL in the News

Arizona's Teacher of the Year is ASU grad, current student

Arizona State University graduate Joy Weiss was honored Nov. 5 as Arizona's 2010 Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Educational Foundation.read more

Promising partnership: ASU teams with University Public Schools, Inc.

Once a week, ASU Associate Professor David Meltzer gathers a small group of inquiring minds in his Science Wizards club at Polytechnic. Meltzer, a professor in the College of Teacher Education and Leadership, brings one of his ASU students to help facilitate interactive physical science activities in the fifth and sixth grade classroom.

Weeklong celebration of 'Devilish Homecoming' at West campus Oct. 26-30

From an academic expo to a haunted ball, and from flag football to a talent show, ASU's West campus is the site of a weeklong celebration of the university's "Devilish Homecoming."read more

Restructured colleges, grant target K-12 school performance

The restructuring of ASU's colleges of education and the recent award of a $33.8 million federal grant are but two milestones in the university's effort to improve the quality of America’s K-12 education system.read more

Grant expands innovative teacher preparation program

ASU's Professional Development School program has been awarded a $33.8 million grant that will enable more students in Arizona's rural communities to earn teacher certifications.read more

ASU participates in setting world record for reading to children

College of Teacher Education and Leadership students will read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle to young children on Oct. 8 to help set a world record promoting literacy.read more

Information sessions give details about ASU doctorate in education

The College of Teacher Education and Leadership has four sessions planned for people who are interested in pursuing its innovative Ed.D. program.read more

'Devilish Homecoming' heads to West campus

An open house and a wide variety of events and activities highlight the ASU homecoming celebration on the West campus, Oct. 28.read more

Study concludes Arizona civics education needs resuscitation

A state civics coalition has concluded that civics education is in need of resuscitation and Arizona public schools have focused energy and resources on preparing students for high-stakes testing, at the expense of teaching foundational principles of our democracy. read more

Nobel Prize winner Hartwell to lead major ASU health initiative

Nobel Prize winner Leland H. Hartwell is joining ASU to lead an expansive effort addressing two of today’s top concerns: improving the effectiveness of health care while reducing its costs, and advancing science education.read more