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Fall 2022

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Fall 2022

A Message from Dean Stacy Reeder


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College Researchers Receive $3 Million Grant for Childcare Study

December 12, 2022

Low-income college students enrolled at OU who are parents of young children will soon have additional support services thanks to a four-year research project funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

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River Runners Program Studies Motivation and Mental Health in Adventure Sports

December 12, 2022

This pilot outdoor adventure education program combines Ben Heddy’s background in transformative learning and Cian Brown’s background in adventure therapy.

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Jeannine Rainbolt Portrait Unveiled in Collings Hall Lobby

December 12, 2022

Dean Stacy Reeder, President Joseph Harroz, Jr., Gene Rainbolt, David Rainbolt and Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes gathered in the Collings Hall lobby on Aug. 16 for the unveiling of the Jeannine Rainbolt portrait.

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College to Hold Preview Day on March 31

December 12, 2022

The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education will hold a preview day on Friday, March 31, for Oklahoma high school students interested in learning more about becoming an educator.


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Scott Named Outstanding Senior

December 12, 2022

English Language Arts senior Jennevieve Scott was named the JRCoE Outstanding Senior for 2022-23.

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Sooner Works Students Present at Convention

December 12, 2022

Students in the Sooner Works program traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, to present at the annual NDCDT convention.

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Inspired to Teach Program Will Help Future Educators at OU

December 12, 2022

Inspired to Teach offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn up to $25,500 in scholarships and benefits as they complete their Educator Preparation Program and teach in Oklahoma.

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OU Launches Historic $2 Billion ‘Lead On’ Fundraising Campaign

December 12, 2022

OU announced the public phase of the largest philanthropic campaign in the history of Oklahoma higher education, enabling the university to fully deliver on its promise of changing lives and launching a new era of excellence at OU.


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Institute of Child Development Opens in New Location

December 12, 2022

After spending the past six years at an off-campus location, the Institute of Child Development has returned to campus at its new location at 2727 Asp Ave.

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Bartell Steps Down as BOA President

December 12, 2022

Patty Bartell stepped down this fall as president of the JRCoE Board of Advocates after more than six years of service in the role.

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JRCoE Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

December 12, 2022

Meet some of the new faculty and staff in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education.

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Around the College

December 12, 2022

Take a look at photos from events around the college this fall.


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SEED Study Group Produces Brief on Learning Loss

December 12, 2022

A new research brief from our School Experiences and Early Development (SEED) Study looks at children’s “learning loss” during the pandemic.

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ECEI Shares Research at Multiple Conferences

December 12, 2022

The Early Childhood Education Institute’s researchers have been back in action, with numerous presentations delivered at conferences across North America this year.

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Youngbull Part of $3 Million Federal Research Grant

December 12, 2022

Assistant Professor Natalie Youngbull is part of a $3 million research grant from the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program to transform the faculty evaluation process.

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Happy Teacher Project Team Researching Ways to Curtail Head Start Teacher Turnover

December 12, 2022

The cross-campus Happy Teacher Project team hopes to work toward a solution with a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

News and Notes

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News and Notes

December 12, 2022

Learn more about faculty, staff, students and alumni.