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College of Education

High-quality public education is vital to a democratic society. Support for the College of Education guarantees that educators bring diverse perspectives into their schools and foster inclusive learning.

Enriching Education Through Social Justice

UMass Amherst’s College of Education is anchored by a vision for social justice and a deep commitment to weaving multiple perspectives into education. 

The college provides aspiring educators of all backgrounds with opportunities to develop innovative teaching tools, translate research into best practices, and work with communities to effect equitable change.

Our vision

Creating inclusive and equitable learning environments

UMass Amherst’s College of Education empowers scholars and educators to rethink educational theory and practice with an eye toward increased equity. Your support will expand the university’s impact on public education and social justice across the Commonwealth and beyond.

7
research centers and labs
$74.3M
faculty grants and awards in the past 10 years
119
collaborations with Massachusetts schools

Initiatives for the College of Education

Scholarships and fellowships

We must remove barriers that keep promising people from pursuing an education degree. Donor support for scholarships and fellowships will ensure that our graduates reflect the diversity of the communities they will serve.

Endowed faculty positions

Endowed professorships and faculty chairs strengthen the faculty applicant pool and allow the college to better support inspired teaching, groundbreaking research, and community outreach.

Faculty research, lectureships, symposia

Our faculty are scholar-practitioners who work with communities to promote equity and student success. Donor support will expand faculty knowledge transfer and research translation with colleagues, schools, and policymakers.

Edtech Equity Design Center

The College of Education seeks to create an educational design studio where faculty and students can develop working prototypes of mobile, scalable, accessible, and inclusive edtech tools.

Paraprofessional Pipeline Program

Latinx and Black teachers are underrepresented in education degree programs. The college seeks to increase scholarship support with a preference for local Latinx and Black paraprofessionals pursuing undergraduate degrees and teacher certifications.

“Outreach activities for the common good are infused in all the work we do in the College of Education. That's true through our work with teachers, counselors, and school leaders as well as our research.”

Gregory Kelly
Dean, College of Education
Dean Gregory Kelly

Campaign Progress: $11,100,000

Goal: $13M
85%
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Spotlight on The Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research

Centering the ideas and voices of young people of color

Through university partnerships with local schools and communities, the Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research promotes research and social action to foster educational equity and effect change across all educational contexts.

Michael Krezmien
Spotlight on the Center for Youth Engagement

Juvenile justice and educational technology

Center for Youth Engagement Director Michael Krezmien received a multi-year grant from the Apple Community Education Initiative to enhance the education of incarcerated youth. His project uses tablet technology to individualize instruction in ways that improve the learner’s potential to earn their GED.

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