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GSE alum establishes digital archive documenting violence in Jim Crow South
2/27/24
The Burnham-Nobles Digital Archive, a database documenting racially motivated violence targeting African Americans in the Jim Crow South, was recently established thanks in part to University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education alumna Gina Nortonsmith’s expertise, guidance and leadership.
AI + Education Learning Community Series launched by UB’s Graduate School of Education
1/23/24
UB GSE has launched a free virtual AI + Education Learning Community Series, a new effort to address and navigate artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
2023 Unwrapped: GSE takes center stage through media, research and events
12/7/23
Throughout 2023, the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education was recognized as a premier source of expertise and innovation, leading the conversation on critical issues in education.
Continued accreditation status granted to UB’s information and library science MS program
11/28/23
The American Library Association (ALA) recently granted continued accreditation status to the Master of Science in information and library science program in the Department of Information Science at the University at Buffalo’s Graduate School of Education. This accreditation status is a significant milestone for the program, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in education and preparing information professionals for the challenges of the digital age. The accreditation decision also encompasses the Master of Science in school librarianship program.
Making change that matters: GSE cancels classes to host Teach-In for Racial Equity
10/10/23
How can a school of education enact meaningful change in education systems and society at large? To explore this question, the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education canceled all coursework and office work for students, faculty and staff on Sept. 22 to host a “Teach-In”— an event that builds on GSE's efforts to discuss and learn about the relationship between racial injustice and education. The school plans to offer a Teach-In every two years.

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King examines significance of Black History Month
2/7/23
Does 2023 bring any changes surrounding Black history and how it’s being discussed and taught in schools? Not according to LaGarrett King, associate professor.
UB expert examines significance of Black History Month in schools and society
2/1/23
Month’s original intent was to ensure that K-12 students understood Black people's rich history, which had been ignored or poorly conceived in schools, says UB’s LaGarrett King.
Looking back at 2022
1/31/23
GSE faculty share expertise during back-to-school season.
Shooting fallout: metal detectors in elementary schools?
1/12/23
The Associated Press quoted Amanda Nickerson in a report on the fallout of a shooting at Richneck Elementary School in which a first-grade teacher was shot by a 6-year-old student.
UB awarded $20 million to establish national AI institute to help children with speech, language disorders
1/10/23
The National Science Foundation-funded effort will address the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, ensure at-risk children receive assistance.

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