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In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on Minneapolis School Closures

Chelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor of teacher education at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about the future of Minneapolis Public Schools following the district’s decision to pause proposed school closures for the 2027-28 academic year. Smith Kondo emphasized the importance of transparency, community input and ensuring that future consolidation plans… The post In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on Minneapolis School Closures appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck Honored at Hispanic Women National Gala

Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck ’99 EdS, ’15 EdD, associate professor in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas, and her family were honored at the 29th Annual 100 Hispanic Women National, Inc. Gala in New Rochelle, New York. The 100 Hispanic Women National Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that aims to promote… The post Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck Honored at Hispanic Women National Gala appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Looking Back, Building Forward: Honoring the Leaders Who Shaped the School of Education

For 75 years, the University of St. Thomas School of Education has prepared educators and leaders who have shaped classrooms, schools and communities across Minnesota and beyond. What began in 1950 as the university’s first graduate degree program – with about 30 students enrolled in evening, weekend and summer classes – has grown into a… The post Looking Back, Building Forward: Honoring the Leaders Who Shaped the School of Education appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Candace Chou: Teaching Humanity in a Digital Age

When people talk about artificial intelligence (AI), they often have the same concerns: Will technology replace human interaction? Will students stop thinking for themselves? What happens when machines become smarter than we are? Those questions are familiar to Dr. Chientzu Candace Chou. As a learning technology expert and professor in the School of Education at… The post Candace Chou: Teaching Humanity in a Digital Age appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on St. Paul’s Homeless Encampment Closures

Chelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about St. Paul’s efforts to close its largest homeless encampments. Smith Kondo said long-term solutions should prioritize stable housing, noting that clearing encampments can disrupt access to health care, outreach workers and other essential services. From the conversation:Chelda Smith… The post In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on St. Paul’s Homeless Encampment Closures appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.