The University of Northern Iowa has received a $130,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to support continued development of the TEACH Studio, a learning environment advancing how future educators are prepared to serve Iowa’s PreK–12 schools. The Carver Trust grant will provide access to five new educational technology collections offered through the studio, which teacher candidates can incorporate in their coursework, clinical experiences and student teaching. With this investment, the TEACH (Teacher Education and Collaborative Hub) Studio will play a central role in embedding technology-rich teaching and learning within teacher preparation — one outcome of a recent curricular redesign, the first in more than 20 years, according to a news release. “Rather than treating technology as a standalone skill, we recognized the value of integrating digital and assistive technology throughout the degree pathway,” said Colleen Mulholland, dean of the College of Education, in a prepared statement. “This grant supports our efforts to provide resources and experiences that elevate the curriculum and better align with the realities of today’s classrooms.” UNI prepares more than 500 teaching graduates each year and serves nearly 2,000 teacher candidates annually seeking licensure across 41 endorsement areas.
