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Teaching Rural
Heart and journey, from teacher to student It’s not just what you learn within the four walls of a classroom; it’s the hands-on experiences you never thought you’d have out of the classroom which makes the difference. EOU’s Teach Rural Oregon is a rare gem in the space of higher education and is the umbrella...
Resilience in Rural Communities
EOU faculty and students empower local communities through insights You’ve probably heard reference to the “REV” Center before. Or at least know EOU has a REV Center. The Rural Engagement & Vitality – or REV – Center is a joint venture between Eastern Oregon University and Wallowa Resources with the goal and intent of serving...
The Value of Education
7,000 miles to EOU For Eastern Oregon University freshman Mohtarama “Mary” Qazizada, education is a birthright. Mary is passionate about a woman’s right to education, but more importantly she believes learning is the key to changing the world for the better. Mary was born and raised in Afghanistan and is deeply saddened as she watches...
At the hub: College of Education links PNW rural schools
Established as a teacher’s college and long esteemed as a source of teacher instruction, EOU recently partnered with the Rural Schools Collaborative to bolster rural teacher preparation and community engagement. The Rural Schools Collaborative is a national nonprofit based in Illinois with 12 regional hubs that facilitate shared work. As the Pacific Northwest Hub, EOU...
A student’s teacher, and a teacher’s student
Jose de Jesus Melendez went to college at the age of 27 in order to expand his career opportunities. By the time he graduated, education was both the journey and the destination. Born and raised in a remote village in Mexico with no electricity or services of any kind, Melendez said he was barely literate...
Kindergarten Queen
Katy Nesbitt Somewhere between a miscommunication and the eagerness to start a new career, Lynette Longchamps found herself teaching kindergarten, a job she vowed to never have. After graduating from EOU with a bachelor;s degree in education Longchamps interviewed for a third grade position in Shoshone, Idaho. “After the interview I was told the job...
Special Education, One License at a Time
Garrett Christensen Accessibility to education encompasses teachers as much as students. Years of rigorous schooling and graduate study can create a qualification bottleneck. At Eastern Oregon University, however, the field of special education is opening to a new generation of educators at the undergraduate level. The College of Education’s new Special Education Initial Teacher Licensure...
Raising better readers: Modern methods promise improved literacy
By the end of third grade, about half of Oregon students have fallen behind in reading comprehension. Difficulty reading at this early stage often leads to lower achievement in school, as well as in adult life. A new program developed by Eastern Oregon University’s College of Education aims to equip teachers with tools and strategies...
The story you don’t know
An educator in the CTUIR reached GED students with customized curriculum.
Allison VanLeuven
“I am so pleased with my EOU Online experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a supportive and positive online educational experience. When I decided to go back to school I knew I needed something that would fit my needs, and EOU was exactly what I was looking for. As...
Teaching amid trauma
EOU's new trauma-invested teaching courses opened just in time for educators facing a slew of students in need.
Speaking her language
Alumna teaching in dual-language classroom taps into the power of communication.
