Is teasing playful or harmful? It depends on a number of factors
Molly Dawes, associate professor in the Department of Educational and Developmental Science at USC, writes for The Conversation about the complexities of teasing.
2026 Anne Frank Awards Gala
The Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina celebrated its second gala, the Anne Frank Awards at the South Carolina State Museum on Monday, February 9, 2026. The event honors those who have advanced the legacy of Anne Frank and exemplified courage, compassion and commitment as well as expanding Holocaust education.
USC creates leadership pipeline for school administrators
SC TEACHER, a research consortium housed in the USC College of Education, recently found a positive association between educators receiving appropriate administrative support and teacher retention.
Research confirms bilingual children benefit from language support at home
An estimated 22 percent of the U.S. population speak a language other than English in the home. About 7.5 percent of SC residents speak a language other than English at home. It is critical that educators collaborate with parents in supporting their bilingual children's literacy development.
Local educator's farmers market gives students new perspectives
Ashley Bennett teaches geography at Woodruff Middle School. She is a participant in the College of Education's AWAKE-STEM programming and is earning her project-based learning endorsement. Her students are using the unit to propose solutions to the problem of food production and accessibility in their community and school.
USC Board of Trustees approves key renovation projects, new center
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees gave final approval Tuesday (Dec. 16) to projects designed to reinvigorate several iconic buildings in the heart of the Columbia campus.The Board also approved the establishment of the Bullying Prevention Center at the College of Education.
USC researchers seek to improve K-12 mental health with new center
The University of South Carolina is helping the state improve youth mental health through education, consulting and more. Now a new effort will help faculty conduct more research to enhance these efforts in South Carolina and beyond. The USC Center for School Behavioral Health involves nearly two dozen faculty members who will collaborate to advance their research on school behavioral health, prepare staff in schools on promoting student mental health and grow the next generation of researchers. Collaborating faculty work in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Social Work, the College of Education and the Arnold School of Public Health.
SC TEACHER to pilot survey studying school administrator experiences
The SC Administrator Working Conditions Survey will open for school administrators in participating districts throughout South Carolina in January 2026. Building upon the success of the SC Teacher Working Conditions Survey (conducted by SC TEACHER every other year), this complementary study will study the experiences of school administrators.
Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients!
We are proud of our students' achievements and grateful for our many donors who support the mission of the College of Education in our state and beyond.
College of Education Alumni: 12 Under 40
Meet twelve College of Education alumni who are advancing the profession and exemplifying leadership qualities in their local communities.
USC awarded grant to support special education administration
The University of South Carolina special education program, Rutgers University, and Northern Arizona University were awarded a five year, $3.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for a Ph.D. in special education administration.
SC TEACHER proposes leveraging large language models (LLMs) to drive teacher retention policies in SC
At this year's Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con), researchers from SC TEACHER presented on the potential for large language models (LLMs) to offer scalable support in analyzing open-ended responses from the SC Teacher Working Conditions Survey.
New Faculty Q&A: Chad Rose, Ph.D.
Chad Rose is a new Professor of Special Education with nearly 20 years' experience studying bullying and bullying prevention. One of his priorities is developing the Bullying Prevention Center at USC. The Center will support schools and communities across South Carolina.
Get to know Staff Senate President Chris Burkett
Chris Burkett, the assistant dean for student services in the College of Education, spent over 30 years in the field of education, including 11 as a social studies teacher in middle and high schools. He has been a member of Staff Senate since its inception five years ago, representing his colleagues in education before moving to the executive committee. He became president in August.
New Faculty Q&A: Mary Hansen, Ph.D.
Mary Hansen, Ph.D. is a new Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Developmental Science. She's joining USC after two decades as a faculty member at Robert Morris University near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Full Circle
Joey Muolo came to college with big plans to become an engineer. His goals were set, but a high school experience kept flickering in his mind. During his senior year, he participated in an educational practicum course where a passion for teaching was ignited. "The experience of teaching was life changing," says Muolo. "I loved my students so much and knew I could make a difference teaching math."
New Faculty Q&A: Ashey Plumb, Ph.D.
Ashley Plumb, Ph.D. is a new Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education.
New Faculty Q&A: Brooke Whitworth, Ph.D.
Brooke Whitworth, Ph.D. is a new Professor of Science Education.
New Faculty Q&A: Blair Payne, Ph.D., BCBA
Blair Payne, Ph.D., BCBA, is a new faculty member in the Educational and Developmental Science Department as of Fall 2025.
New Faculty Q&A: Chandler Casner
Chandler Casner is the new Director of the Physical Activities Program. Chandler has over 10 years of experience in physical education, including coaching multiple sports, serving 3 years as an athletic director, and teaching adapted physical education.
New Faculty Q&A: J'haria Dallas, Ph.D., N.C.C.
J'haria Dallas, Ph.D., N.C.C. is a new Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Developmental Science.
There and Back Again: Albert Robertson goes from classroom to administrator and back... and back again!
Albert Robertson had the opportunity to pursue a master's in education administration at USC. He was a successful administrator, but missed working with students. In 2020, he found joy helping other teachers any way he could, finally becoming an award-winning assistant principal.
New Faculty Q&A: Jessaca Spybrook, Ph.D.
Jessaca Spybrook is a new Professor of Research Methods in the Education Research & Measurement Program.
New Faculty Q&A: Morgan Eckenrod, Ph.D., CMPC
Morgan Eckenrod, Ph.D., CMPC, is a new faculty member in the Educational and Developmental Science Department as of Fall 2025.
CarolinaLIFE partner hotel named "The Lantern Hotel Columbia"
CarolinaLIFE students will soon have a new employment opportunity available in The Lantern Hotel Columbia!
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