Education

Radical Inclusiveness: Marsha Swindler and Pacific Oaks Change the Future for Struggling Learners

Marsha Swindler, Ph.D., core faculty in Special Education at Pacific Oaks College, wants to transform teacher training in service of all students.

The Importance of Diversity with Dr. Pedro Noguera

Golden State Teacher Grant awardee affirms her passion for special education

Seeking recertification in special education, Nicole Alise chose Pacific Oaks College because she loved its commitment to diversity. Her determination earned her a Golden State Teacher Grant.

Questions Every New Teacher Should Ask When Looking For A Job

At the Pacific Oaks College Winter Symposium, Jodi Marchesso, Ph.D., adjunct faculty in the School of Education, presented her advice for new graduates seeking their first teaching position.

The importance of going outside for youth education

The benefits to incorporating nature and the great outdoors in school are endless. Learn why going outside is so important for youth education.

How to Become a Special Education Teacher

Interested in becoming a special education teacher? Learn more about the role and requirements needed to become a certified special education teacher in this article.

What we lose when coronavirus cancels in-person instruction

While teachers have made the most of the transition to distance learning, it still struggles to live up to classroom scholarship.

Early childhood education activities for families at home

Our Early Childhood Education faculty have compiled a list of useful resources families can readily access to engage their young children at home.

Reading as science and art

Catherine Walter, Ed.D., of Pacific Oaks’ School of Education shares her thoughts on a recent op-ed from The New York Times.