After two transformative terms of leadership, Dean Shabnam Koirala-Azad will step down on June 1, 2026. Throughout her tenure, she has led with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to equity and justice. Learn more at the link in bio.

🍂 November is full of opportunities to learn more about USF’s SOE graduate programs! Join one of our virtual info sessions, meet faculty, and explore your next steps. RSVP: https://t.co/0CEXjJ2lO2

This summer, USF students traveled to Puerto Rico to learn about community organizing, resilience, and the power of collective action. 🇵🇷 “Resilience shouldn’t be romanticized … the government has responsibility ...” — Jazmin MA ’26 Read more → https://t.co/xv3OjJKXUw

✨Student Spotlight: Meet Billy McCrae!✨ “I teach because I believe in the potential of every student. The joy of learning comes from reflection, mistakes, and growth—and I can’t wait to celebrate that journey with my students as we all strive to grow together.”

✨ Student Spotlight: Zero Ramos Laforga ✨ "Through rap & poetry, I aim to build critical literacy and help students find their voices. Marginalized students deserve a humanizing education."

✨ You're invited! ✨ Join us at the USF School of Education Open House on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM at 2350 Turk Blvd, San Francisco. 🔗 RSVP now: https://t.co/hOlTTD0yzE

🗓 Monday, October 27, 2025 | 💻 LIVE on Zoom 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST | 📃3 CE credits available (LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs) ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST | udents 📷Registration🔗 https://t.co/mohCNgnDEL

Student Spotlight: Meet Mel! Mel is an MAT student who grew up bilingual and passionate about storytelling. She is committed to creating classrooms where BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and other marginalized students are centered, affirmed, and empowered.

Vol. IV call is LIVE! https://t.co/K4Yi5A2J9w Black Sustainability Among the Ruins: The New Technologies of Ancestral Wisdom and Rebuilding the Present The only way to establish Black human agency is to exit the system that insists upon Black dehumanization. —Marie & Watson

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✨Student Spotlight: Meet Suzy Aguilar!✨ Suzy is a preschool Spanish teacher! 📚 She shares: “Being a Spanish teacher to preschool children is such a joy! Watching them develop a love for learning languages reminds me how powerful and beautiful it is to have a home language.

✨ Student Spotlight ✨ "As a student at USF, part of the journey to lead a humanizing education means you must approach relationships with your peers, faculty members, and educators with critical care that gives grace, hope, and a holistic view to each individual relationship.

✨ Student Spotlight: Meet Andre! ✨"Humanizing education is at the heart of my teaching philosophy and I enact this by prioritizing students' lived experiences and cultural identities".

✨ Student Spotlight: Meet Elias! ✨ Elias’ vision for humanizing education draws on Paulo Freire’s belief that we must “read the world and read the word” to transform society.

Student Spotlight Meet Alika! “In my teaching role, I’ve discovered how powerful it is to be the bridge between school and home. Building connections with students & their families has opened doors for honest conversations about their needs, both in and out of the classroom.

Student Highlight: Meet Erika! “Inclusive, humanizing education means creating a space where students feel seen, encouraged, and empowered to learn. My high school math teacher believed in me, and that belief changed everything. Now, I want to be that teacher for others”

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📣Sienna, an MA in Teaching student shares: "My kindergartners teach me daily the joy of friendship, resilience after tough days, & a love of learning. I want my students to feel the power of collaboration & confidence in their unique strengths.

✨ There’s still time to apply for Fall 2025! ✨ Interested in becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist? Join our Virtual Info Session to learn about USF’s MFT Program at the South Bay Campus. 📅 Wednesday, July 23 ⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM PT 📍 Zoom Register through the link in bio

Meet Danny, a student in our MAT program! I want students to see how learning can shape their lives. It’s about finding their voice & using it to make change. At USF, I’ve learned that teaching means knowing what students face & making sure they feel seen, heard, & supported. 📚

We are excited to announce our 2025 Fall Conference Keynote Speakers Dr. Judith Pace of @USFCA_SOE and Dr. Ryan New of @icivics! This is an event that every social studies professional in the state will not want to miss. Space is limited register here: https://t.co/r2IrxgFeUZ