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COE Alumna is the 2025 Hawaiʻi History Teacher of the Year
Dr. Michelle Aquino was awarded the prestigious Gilder Lehrman Institute 2025 Hawaii History Teacher of…
COE Faculty Member Receives Grant to Create Community-Based Environmental Literacy Curriculum
Assistant Professor Clare Baek, in the UH Mānoa College of Education Department of Learning Design…
COE Faculty Member Receives Harold K.L. Castle Funding to Elevate the Teaching Profession
Janet Kim, the UH Mānoa College of Education (COE) Recruitment Specialist, was awarded a $76,000…
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COE Faculty Member Pens Article on Cultural Connections
Ivy Yeung, co-director of the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies with Pacific STEM Focus…
COE Faculty Member’s Project is Highlighted in OER Article
LTEC Assistant Professor Shamila Janakiraman is conducting immersive service learning with her students to create…
CDS Offers Free Writing Tutoring
The Center on Disability Studiesʻ Kākau Mea Nui 2.0 Writing Matters* project is thrilled to…
Article on Chronic Absenteeism in School Cites Research by COE Faculty Member and Alumna
Research by Educational Psychology (EDEP) Assistant Professor Mark Murphy and EDEP Alumna Jennifer Neely was…
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Philosophy, Sociology & History
Make informed and wise decisions about educational problems and policy issues by gaining an understanding of the socio-cultural, historical, international, philosophical, and political contexts of education.
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Early Childhood Education
Help children PK-3 form a foundation for lifelong learning! The COE prepares new early childhood educators and offers graduate programs for continuing professional development.
Hawaiian & Place-based Ed
Connect learning with the community and students’ sense of place. The COE offers unique credit and non-credit, place-based programs for educators in areas such as ethnomathematics, sustainability, STEM and interdisciplinary education.
Higher Education
Interested in working with college students or doing research in higher education? Check out our graduate programs that focus on higher education!
Leadership, Admin & Policy
Take the next step in your journey as a leader! The COE is committed to developing local and global educational leaders, through a vast array of graduate and professional development offerings.
Literacy & Curriculum
The COE is equipping teachers, researchers and specialists to advance the areas of literacy and curriculum. Our faculty invite you to join one of our many cutting-edge programs!
Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment
Do you want to develop skills in program evaluation, advanced statistics or psychometrics? Our COE faculty have the expertise to help you gain these valuable skills!
Multicultural & International Education
Do you want to support cultural, linguistic and social diversity in our schools? Or do you want to gain a global perspective on education? We invite you to explore our programs in multicultural, progressive and international education.
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Are you interested in working with people with disabilities? Explore our programs in the areas of disability studies, rehabilitation science and special education.
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These COE programs are designed to equip educators and other professionals to use the latest technologies and explore strategies in STEM education.
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Teach what you love, love what you teach. We offer teacher preparation programs for those who want to become a licensed teacher, and many more for those already in the teaching profession!
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One of our favorite spots to chill between classes is the CCC in Wist Hall! It’s the perfect place to hang out with fellow students, get some studying done, or just take a breather. From free teaching materials to a microwave and printing, it’s got everything we need—and it’s just one of the awesome perks of being a COE student!
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Aloha mai COE students and community! Our faculty are at the heart of academic excellence and innovation. This spotlight celebrates the dedication, scholarship, and impact of educators who are shaping the future of higher education through teaching, research, and community engagement.
Take a look at the faculty members in the Department of Educational Administration (EDEA), their research focuses, and classes they teach.
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Kimiko Maeda-Leon, who earned her Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary Education, is the $500 grand prize winner of the Classroom Makeover Contest, co-sponsored by Fisher Hawaiʻi and the College of Education. Second place went to Juliet Bayez-Ballesteros while third place went to Liliana Kubo with $100 Fisher Hawaiʻi gift certificates.
“This award means so much to me as a new teacher!” Maeda-Leon said. “It was a huge confidence-booster. Having a meaningful and flexible classroom is an important aspect of my teaching, and I am so grateful that this award will help me with that.”
Check out the full story on our news site (link in bio)!
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This past summer, our #uhmcoeambassador went back to her roots to teach in Mae Sot, Thailand, where she connected with her students. this is what they had to share about their teachers, community, and school 🥹
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Come with us to one of our favorite hidden gems on campus-the Wist Hall Trust Store (hosted by @speduhm)! Whether we’re grabbing a quick snack between classes or checking out the new goodies they’ve stocked, it’s always a fun little stop that brightens our day. You never know what you’ll find, and that’s part of the magic!
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