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The College of Education’s Teacher Leader Center hosted a panel discussion, “Tweet the Good: Positive Social Media in Schools” March 27. The panel was part of a year-long series of discussions and workshops offered in the TLC called “Stop the Bully, Find a Solution.”

A few of my main academic adventures over the last year include: serving as editor of the journal Sociology of Education, attending several conferences, and working (slowly) on a forthcoming book.

I am integrating the fields of history and political science to determine how political elites have attempted to frame or “sell” the issue of education to voters, what factors influence whether education “makes the agenda” during a particular presidential election campaign, the influence of campaign discourse on federal educational policy reform, and the role public opinion plays in these interactions.

Charles E. and Mary B. Sukup saw such a difference in their son Andrew after he graduated from the REACH program at the University of Iowa College of Education, they wanted to be sure other students and families had the same opportunity for growth.

The day after spring break this year, the West High Bros Twitter account tweeted the following message: “Final stretch of the school year. Let’s get it.”

Charles O. Lee (BA ’61) was a great coach, a great teacher, and a great Hawkeye. Throughout his life, he exemplified the importance of education, athletic fundamentals, and the value of hard work.

By the time Helen Bryant (BGS ’74) earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa College of Education, she had been teaching for almost 30 years. Bryant began teaching in 1933 after graduating from high school and completing the six-week training required at the time. She taught in several one-room schools in Iowa.

Cathann Kress is a leader in Iowa and is considered a leader across the country in her profession. Kress is vice president for Extension and Outreach at Iowa State University, the state’s land grant university. She over­sees 100 offices spread across every Iowa county. ISU Extension and Outreach pro­vides programing and support to a million Iowans in person each year, and another million people electronically through webinars and online publications.

The Technology Association of Iowa recognized two from the College of Education as finalists in the 2012 DuPont Pioneer Iowa Women of Innovation awards. The awards are dedicated to recognizing women leaders in science, technology, engineering, or math.

George Kuh (PhD ’75) received the Robert Zemsky Medal for Innovation in Higher Education given by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Given annually, the award honors those whose leadership in higher education has resulted in transformational change in colleges and universities.