College of Education, Purdue University

College of Education, Purdue University A small college experience in a Big Ten environment!

The state and nationally accredited College of Education prepares high quality teachers and education professionals through its undergraduate and graduate programs. The faculty accomplishes this through a variety of interdisciplinary instructional programs in teacher education, research in the educational process and engagement with Indiana schools. The college meets this commitment by reaffirming the longstanding belief that the education of teachers is a campus-wide responsibility. The college also provides distinctive graduate programs designed to advance the competence of education specialists. The graduate population includes those preparing to be teachers, instructional leaders, administrators, school counselors, counseling psychologists, curriculum specialists, teacher educators, and educational researchers. Opinions expressed on this site may not represent the official views of Purdue University and/or the College of Education.

🏃‍♀️🏃Thanks to everyone who came out to support the PSFTC - Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe Co. 11th annual 🧁Cup...
09/21/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃Thanks to everyone who came out to support the PSFTC - Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe Co. 11th annual 🧁Cupcake Run yesterday! We hope you had a refreshing time as you supported with us.

is proud to support local teachers - all proceeds support , , & teachers.

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Congratulations to  Dr. Zak Tschiniak for successfully defending his dissertation titled "Navigating Barriers to Sustain...
09/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Zak Tschiniak for successfully defending his dissertation titled "Navigating Barriers to Sustainable Change: How Indiana High School Principals Overcome Challenges in Implementing Improvement Science” – well done!

09/18/2026

🇺🇸 Constitution Day may be over, but the learning has just begun...

💡Students what was something you learned yesterday during Constitution Day?

ℹ️ Want to know more? In 2004, Congress mandated that all schools receiving federal funds create programs for students to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17, aimed at enhancing civic literacy. In 2005, Purdue President Martin Jischke invited the Ackerman Center for Democratic Citizenship to coordinate Purdue’s Constitution Day celebrations, a tradition that continues to this day.

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Today is  !   & the James F. Ackerman Center for Democratic Citizenship, Purdue University hosted a celebration event in...
09/17/2026

Today is ! & the James F. Ackerman Center for Democratic Citizenship, Purdue University hosted a celebration event in the Purdue Memorial Union complete with celebrity & student quiz-offs, activities, food, fun, & learning.

"For 21 years the College of Education's Ackerman Center has celebrated the birthday of the U.S. Constitution and State Rep. has been at every single one!" says Education Dean Phillip J. VanFossen. "Thank you, Sheila!"

SUBMIT PROPOSALS by Sept. 21 at 5PM ➡️ via QR code3rd Annual Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference: “Coherence”Nov. 2, ...
09/16/2026

SUBMIT PROPOSALS by Sept. 21 at 5PM ➡️ via QR code

3rd Annual Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference: “Coherence”
Nov. 2, 2026 | Stewart Center, Purdue University

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kui Xie, Dean, College of Education & Human Development, University of Missouri

The conference will focus on how educational stakeholders can work together to bring alignment to in , moving from fragmented tools to human-centered practice that aligns innovation with core educational goals and outcomes.

Presentations will include resources and strategies to promote student learning and further teacher and administrator development with opportunities for sharing best practices and lessons learned.

REGISTRATION coming soon!

The College of Education celebrates 👏👏 your years of service to Purdue University – thank you!Carol Cox – 50Karen Hearn ...
09/16/2026

The College of Education celebrates 👏👏 your years of service to Purdue University – thank you!

Carol Cox – 50
Karen Hearn – 30
Joy Garton-Krueger – 25
Nancy Boes – 25
DeEtte Starr – 20
Anne Murphy-Kline – 10
Lindley McDavid – 10
Stephen I. Smith – 10

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09/16/2026

Jamie Barker (Social Studies Ed & High Ability concentration/specialty pathway) chose the College of Education because of the many hands-on experiences she gets in the classroom, getting to work with Purdue Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute & numerous career opportunities. Plus she loves and being a !

ℹ️ Search online “Become a Teacher at Purdue”

💻 Apply now via the Common App: See L!nktree !n b!o & choose “Apply Now to Become a Teacher”

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