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Calling all Graduate Students! 📣
The Department of Educational Foundations is offering a unique summer 2026 course in Washington D.C., beginning the week of August 3rd:
EDEF 671: Capacity Building in Human Resources: Global Education Partnerships
This is an intensive summer graduate course of three credits for those interested in studying and critically examining the important organizations that play a crucial role in today’s global education, leadership, management, and partnership collaboration. This course examines the infrastructure, sustainability, and impact of major educational institutions and agencies worldwide. The course focuses on the current educational theories that underline global educational policies, implementations, and impacts through a critical and constructive lens. It provides a unique opportunity to visit the major institutions, including World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The participants will have a direct experience of learning and examining those global partners and their roles in educational development and reform, especially in developing countries, and understand the challenges and directions of global education today. The course also offers direct interactions with policymakers, innovators, implementers, and experts in the field for deeper learning, reflection, and career opportunities.
Professor Keiichi Ogawa (from Kobe University, Japan) will offer this course in Washington DC. He has spent a lifetime working in senior positions with a range of international organizations, including UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. Drawing on Professor Ogawa’s extensive networks, students will meet with and learn about the work of numerous international institutions in the area of education.
Students purchase their flights and make their own arrangements for lodging.
Interested students should contact Dr. Brent Edwards (donalde[at]hawaii[dot]edu before the end of January 2026 (course will run with sufficient interest)
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Our COE ‘ohana continues to shine! Mahalo to Patricia and Dr. T for sharing what they’re thankful for this season. 🤎✨
#Gratitude #Thankful #SMAP #CollegeofEducation #LoveWhatYouTeachatUHM #UHMCOEambassador
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We’re highlighting our amazing COE ‘ohana by sharing what we’re thankful for this season. Today, hear what Dr. Serna and Brook are thankful for. 💛
#Gratitude #Thankful #SMAP #CollegeofEducation #LoveWhatYouTeachatUHM #UHMCOEambassador
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We are kicking off our COE Gratitude Series today! Mahalo to Kevin and Dr. Makaiau for sharing what they’re thankful for this season. 🤍✨
#Gratitude #Thankful #SMAP #CollegeofEducation #LoveWhatYouTeachatUHM #UHMCOEambassador
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ICYMI: Applications are now open for the 2026 Summer and Fall semesters!
Interested in applying for a program and/or need a little help with the application process?
Reach out to our College of Education Recruiter, Dr. Janet Kim!
Email: coeinfo[at]hawaii[dot]edu
Schedule a virtual appointment: bit.ly/coeinfoappointment
Complete a program interest form: bit.ly/coelicensureprograminterest
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Last month, the Office of Student Academic Services’ Puahia program hosted a fantastic Future Teachers Talk Story Event!
A huge mahalo to all the students who joined us for a fun-filled afternoon of networking and activities like Telephone Charades and Two Truths and a Lie. We hope you made great connections with fellow education majors and are feeling energized to continue your journey toward becoming an educator! 🍎📓🌟
#SMAP #OSAS #PUAHIA #FUTURETEACHER #UHMCOEambassador
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