Voices Magazine

  • Michael
    From student to custodian to principal, alumnus uses experience to transform local schools It feels good to be home, says Michael Atkins with his contagious smile, as the proud new principal of Denver’s Stedman Elementary, a dual language
  • Hayley Brenden
    Hayley Breden (MAEdu’16), graduate in educational foundations, policy and practice, has taught social studies at Denver South High School for almost 10 years, and she is always looking for ways to create awareness and
  • Archives
    In 1979, the School of Education at the ˛ĘĂń±¦µä faced a threat: Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm’s budget proposal suggested eliminating the School of Education and encouraged making the University of Northern Colorado the state’s “
  • alumni
    Most prestigious ˛ĘĂń±¦µä alumni award to honor Jackie Colt We all know educators who have changed lives, and the scope of Jackie Colt’s passion has enhanced the lives of countless students, parents, teachers and
  • walkout
    How today's youth are finding their voice, and what we can learn from them“Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,” the high school students chanted as they carried colorful signs and blasted messages via megaphone. Drivers slowed
  • Scholarships
    Time and time again, we hear scholarships are one of the biggest factors in recruiting and retaining talented students. As the cost of living and expectations for education students continue to increase, scholarships are needed now more than ever to
  • Mural
    Many challenges that communities face are ones for which community members have the desire, knowledge and vision to address. What they often do not have, particularly in historically marginalized communities, are the resources—
  • Mural
    As a child, Enrique Lopez had a strong sense of scientific wonder, but his fascination with science education would come later.“I always enjoyed learning—like all kids do—but not so much school,”he said. “My interest in science was solidified when I
  • Astrid Molly
    As news of Hurricane Maria reached the mainland, doctoral students Astrid SambolĂ­n Morales and Molly Hamm-RodrĂ­guez were in Colorado, but their hearts were with Puerto Rico. SambolĂ­n Morales, a Puerto Rican, and Hamm-RodrĂ­guez, who has lived and
  • Travis
      The perspectives and experiences that Travis Dominguez brought to his leadership capstone class reflect the work ethic instilled in him by his family. Both of his grandfathers own businesses, one a barber shop and the
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