UMD College of Education will offer a new American Sign Language minor starting Spring 2026

By Alexandra Townsend
The program reflects the university’s growing commitment to inclusivity, accessibility and linguistic diversity, while addressing the long-standing student demand for more structured ASL instruction.  Continue reading UMD College of Education will offer a new American Sign Language minor starting Spring 2026

A Book Drive for New Teachers

By: Kayla Blietz Peer advisors from the College of Education’s Office of Student Services hosted a book drive to help five Prince George’s County Public Schools. The drive delivered over 500 books to 26 teachers, according to Alyssa Orlando, an organizer and sophomore special education major. When starting as a teacher, there can be a lot of challenges, according to Shayna Becker, a sophomore human … Continue reading A Book Drive for New Teachers

UMD Libraries showcases professor’s new book on lasting segregation in schools

By Shruti Bhatt Dr. Campbell F. Scribner talked to UMD students and faculty on Thursday about his new book on the need for localism in education. This event was part of UMD Libraries’ series called Speaking of Books…Conversations with Campus Authors. The event’s host was Tahirah Akbar-Williams, the librarian for African American Studies and the College of Education. Akbar-Williams said the series started in 2005 … Continue reading UMD Libraries showcases professor’s new book on lasting segregation in schools