Our Focus
Innovative approaches to teacher preparation, classroom instruction, student services,community engagement, and learner well-being.
Why do we study teaching and learning?
Teachers are the most powerful in-school factor influencing student learning. Teachers shape students’ day to day educational experiences, provide crucial mentorship and support to students, and empower students with the critical thinking and knowledge that is crucial to the healthy functioning of a democratic society.
Recent Research on TEACHING AND LEARNING
As we reflect on the achievements of the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for the 2022-2023 project year, it is evident that its impact...
Self-care across all facets of life, including higher education, is essential for numerous reasons. Self-care is crucial for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It allows individuals to maintain their...
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the gateway for students across the United States to access federal, state, and institutional financial aid. This year, FAFSA...
We cordially invite you to attend an insightful guest presentation by Sophie McGuiness, a distinguished Ph.D. candidate from Vanderbilt University. This event is planned to take place on Thursday, March...
By Karina Beltrán On February 4, 2024, the TRIO programs at UTK ERO proudly represented our university and center at the annual conference of the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity...
Yes, you read that right…Kiltathon! It is, in fact, the fourth annual event. Let me explain: In the gray beginnings of 2021, a former participant in the Academic Enrichment Upward...
by Karina Beltrán As an Educational Specialist with Pre-College Upward Bound (PCUB), Renda Crowe has had the unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the academic journeys of high...
As a political scientist, it is common in my field to debate over the efficacy and efficiency of government-funded after-school programs. As someone who has benefited greatly from my time...
I’ve been on ChatGPT a lot lately and—apparently—I’m not the only one. I’m not actually using it (though I intend to); I’m there to gawk over what it can do—and,...
Math and Science Upward Bound students provided community service outreach to Andersonville Elementary School and led a STEM Bridge Building challenge for their summer school participants.
Research by Dr. Joshua M. Rosenberg Michela, E., Rosenberg, J. M., Kimmons, R., Sultana, O., Burchfield, M. A., & Thomas, T. (2022). “We Are Trying to Communicate the Best We...
Research by Dr. Joshua M. Rosenberg Rosenberg, J. M., Borchers, C., Burchfield, M. A., Anderson, D., Stegenga, S. M., & Fischer, C. (2022). Posts about students on Facebook: a data...
Research byDr. Joshua M. Rosenberg Hodge, E. M., López, F. A., & Rosenberg, J. M. (2022). How to respond to community concerns about critical race theory. Phi Delta Kappan, 104(3),...
