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The Sonoma State University College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies prepares leaders for CA schools and communities.

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The Williamson Family Scholarship for Future STEM Teachers provides funding to undergraduate students working toward becoming STEM teachers & we're proud to announce that Camila Carrillo & Esmeralda Cervantes Ramirez are the recipients this year! Congratulations! eces.sonoma.edu/awards-event...

22.10.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of students in classroom and text 'TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAMS MAKE $34k+ WHILE EARNING YOUR TEACHING CREDENTIAL 2025 Virtual Residency Information Sessions: Tuesday, Oct 21 5:30-6:30pm Questions? Rhianna Casesa, PhD casesa@sonoma.edu'

Image of students in classroom and text 'TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAMS MAKE $34k+ WHILE EARNING YOUR TEACHING CREDENTIAL 2025 Virtual Residency Information Sessions: Tuesday, Oct 21 5:30-6:30pm Questions? Rhianna Casesa, PhD casesa@sonoma.edu'

Join us today at 5:30pm via Zoom to learn about our paid teacher residency program (link online): eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... @SonomaStateUniversity

21.10.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white photo of men working and text 'October 18, 3pm In Conversation: Erik Castro, Ken Light, and Dr. Daniel Malpica Sonoma Valley Museum of Art svma.org/events'

Black and white photo of men working and text 'October 18, 3pm In Conversation: Erik Castro, Ken Light, and Dr. Daniel Malpica Sonoma Valley Museum of Art svma.org/events'

This Saturday @ 3pm @ the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, our own Dr. Daniel Malpica will engage in a compelling panel discussion with photojournalist Erik Castro, and documentary photographer Ken Light.
$25 for SVMA Members/$30 non-Members. svma.org/event/in-con... @SonomaStateUniversity

16.10.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of text that says 'NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEW TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY #NUSDROCKS Candidates engage intensive preparation program at either Lynwood Language Immersion School or Loma Verde Elementary School. ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION CREDENTIALING Candidates will also earn a monthly stipend while in the program, with additional paid substituting opportunities. Multiple Subject Credential Multiple Subject with Bilingual Authorization Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or be on track to earn one by Spring 2026. Mayra Perez NUSD Residency Recruiter mayrap0824@gmail.com Join for an upcoming Information Session find out more! Francesca Whitcomb, Exec. Director of HR fwhitcomb@nusd.org  Julia Hartnett, HR Specialist Certificated jhartnett@nusd.org Oct 21, 2025 5:30pm Lynwood Elementary School Family Center Jan 26, 2026 5:30pm Loma Verde Elementary School Library'

Image of text that says 'NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEW TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY #NUSDROCKS Candidates engage intensive preparation program at either Lynwood Language Immersion School or Loma Verde Elementary School. ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION CREDENTIALING Candidates will also earn a monthly stipend while in the program, with additional paid substituting opportunities. Multiple Subject Credential Multiple Subject with Bilingual Authorization Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or be on track to earn one by Spring 2026. Mayra Perez NUSD Residency Recruiter mayrap0824@gmail.com Join for an upcoming Information Session find out more! Francesca Whitcomb, Exec. Director of HR fwhitcomb@nusd.org Julia Hartnett, HR Specialist Certificated jhartnett@nusd.org Oct 21, 2025 5:30pm Lynwood Elementary School Family Center Jan 26, 2026 5:30pm Loma Verde Elementary School Library'

Image of text that says 'NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEW TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY #NUSDROCKS (IN SPANISH: Candidates engage intensive preparation program at either Lynwood Language Immersion School or Loma Verde Elementary School. ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION CREDENTIALING Candidates will also earn a monthly stipend while in the program, with additional paid substituting opportunities. Multiple Subject Credential Multiple Subject with Bilingual Authorization Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or be on track to earn one by Spring 2026. Mayra Perez NUSD Residency Recruiter mayrap0824@gmail.com Join for an upcoming Information Session find out more! Francesca Whitcomb, Exec. Director of HR fwhitcomb@nusd.org  Julia Hartnett, HR Specialist Certificated jhartnett@nusd.org Oct 21, 2025 5:30pm Lynwood Elementary School Family Center Jan 26, 2026 5:30pm Loma Verde Elementary School Library')

Image of text that says 'NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEW TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY #NUSDROCKS (IN SPANISH: Candidates engage intensive preparation program at either Lynwood Language Immersion School or Loma Verde Elementary School. ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION CREDENTIALING Candidates will also earn a monthly stipend while in the program, with additional paid substituting opportunities. Multiple Subject Credential Multiple Subject with Bilingual Authorization Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or be on track to earn one by Spring 2026. Mayra Perez NUSD Residency Recruiter mayrap0824@gmail.com Join for an upcoming Information Session find out more! Francesca Whitcomb, Exec. Director of HR fwhitcomb@nusd.org Julia Hartnett, HR Specialist Certificated jhartnett@nusd.org Oct 21, 2025 5:30pm Lynwood Elementary School Family Center Jan 26, 2026 5:30pm Loma Verde Elementary School Library')

Join our upcoming information sessions to learn more about our teacher residency program with the Novato Unified School District. 10/21 at 5:30pm at Lynwood Elementary, or 1/26 at 5:30pm at Loma Verde Elementary. We hope to see you there! @Sonoma State University www.nusd.org/residentteac...

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Trump administration cuts $3.2 million Sonoma State program that helped aspiring teachers The Trump administration has revoked grant funding designed to add high school teachers of diverse backgrounds and used to address California’s shortage of math, science, special ed and bilin…

The Trump administration revoked grant funding designed to add high school teachers of diverse backgrounds & used to address the CA shortage of math, science, special ed and bilingual teachers. Read all about the cuts to our programs in the Press Democrat here: www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/10/14/t...

14.10.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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National Coming Out Day Be proud of who you are and your support for LGBTQ+ equality this National Coming Out Day!

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆTomorrow is #NationalComingOutDay. The College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies stands proudly with our LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff! www.hrc.org/campaigns/na... @Sonoma State University #Pride #QueerHistoryMonth

10.10.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our wonderful partnership work with Ukiah schools and Mendocino College was highlighted in this recent article by The Ukiah Daily Journal. Enjoy! www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2025/10/03/s... @Sonoma State University

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Sonoma Co.: Federal Grant Cancellations Threaten Sonoma State Teacher Residency Program Bay City News

Our own Dr. Rhianna Casesa was interviewed recently for a story about federal grant cancellations and their impacts on our students. You can read about it all here: www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea... @Sonoma State University

07.10.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of 1 person in graduation robes and text that says 'MEET Shannon Morehead (she/her) Hometown: Healdsburg, CA Credential: Single Subject (Secondary Education)

Image of 1 person in graduation robes and text that says 'MEET Shannon Morehead (she/her) Hometown: Healdsburg, CA Credential: Single Subject (Secondary Education)

New Student Spotlight! Originally from Healdsburg, CA, Shannon Morehead is currently working towards earning her Single Subject teaching credential & hopes to become a high school English teacher. We’re proud to have Shannon as one of our ECES students this year! Check us out! eces.sonoma.edu

07.10.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

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Image of kids in classroom and text 'Teacher Residency Programs Make $34K+ while earning your teaching credential 2025 Virtual Residency Information Sessions Wednesday Oct 8 3-4pm Questions? Rhianna Casesa, PhD casesa@sonoma.edu'

Image of kids in classroom and text 'Teacher Residency Programs Make $34K+ while earning your teaching credential 2025 Virtual Residency Information Sessions Wednesday Oct 8 3-4pm Questions? Rhianna Casesa, PhD casesa@sonoma.edu'

Join us next Wednesday on Zoom! The third of our online info sessions for our teacher residency program will take place October 8th from 3-4pm. Learn about how you can make money while earning your teaching credential! Zoom link online here: eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... #teaching #teachers

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The application deadline for many of our great credential and MA programs is coming up next month on November 30th. Join us and become a teacher in your community! Details here: eces.sonoma.edu/admissions #teaching #SSU @Sonoma State University

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Today is the day! Celebrate CA Native American Day at the State Capitol west steps from 10am-2pm. Details here: californianativeamericanday.com @sonomastateuniversity #canativeamericanday

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Image of smiling people and text that says 'UP To $20k SCHOLARSHIP!!! to TEACH AN ASIAN LANGUAGE BILINGUAL TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSORTIUM Spring 2026 Deadline: October 1, 2025 www.fullerton.edu/btep'

Image of smiling people and text that says 'UP To $20k SCHOLARSHIP!!! to TEACH AN ASIAN LANGUAGE BILINGUAL TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSORTIUM Spring 2026 Deadline: October 1, 2025 www.fullerton.edu/btep'

SSU is part of the CSU Asian Languages Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium giving up to $20k for credential program candidates who are bilingual in an Asian language & want to earn a bilingual authorization. Applications due 10/1.
Contact Rhianna Casesa (casesa@sonoma.edu) with questions.

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Image of 1 person and text that says 'MEET Laurence Gunn From: Switzerland Masters: Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling- CMHC)'

Image of 1 person and text that says 'MEET Laurence Gunn From: Switzerland Masters: Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling- CMHC)'

New Student Spotlight! Originally from Switzerland, Laurence Gunn is currently working towards earning her MA in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). We’re so proud to have Laurence as one of our ECES students this year! Check us out! eces.sonoma.edu

25.09.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of people with text '58th Annual California Native American Day Friday September 26, 2025 10am-2pm California State Capitol West Steps'

Image of people with text '58th Annual California Native American Day Friday September 26, 2025 10am-2pm California State Capitol West Steps'

The 58th Annual California Native American Day is returning to the West Steps of the Capitol this Friday, 9/26. This year’s theme is β€œWalking in Their Footsteps: Carrying Forward the Legacy of Strength and Sovereignty”. This event is free and open to the public. californianativeamericanday.com

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Happening today on Zoom! The second online info session of the year for our teacher residency program will take place TODAY from noon-1pm. Learn about how you can make money while earning your teaching credential! Zoom link online here: eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... #teaching #teachers

19.09.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of 1 person and text that says '"Education does not change the world. Education changes people. People change the world." Paulo Freire September 19, 1921 - May 2, 1997'

Image of 1 person and text that says '"Education does not change the world. Education changes people. People change the world." Paulo Freire September 19, 1921 - May 2, 1997'

Today we celebrate the birthday of Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire. You can learn more about his life and work here: freire.org/paulo-freire @Sonoma State University

19.09.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of 1 person and text that says 'MEET Lupita Ross (she/her/ella) From: Southern California Credential: Multiple Subject (Elementary Education)'

Image of 1 person and text that says 'MEET Lupita Ross (she/her/ella) From: Southern California Credential: Multiple Subject (Elementary Education)'

πŸŽ‰New Student Spotlight! Originally from Southern CA, Lupita Ross is currently working towards a Multiple Subject teaching credential to become an elementary school teacher in her community. We’re proud to have Lupita as one of our ECES students this year! Check us out! eces.sonoma.edu

18.09.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of children in classroom and text 'Sonoma State University College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies Teacher Residency Programs Make $34k+ while earning your teaching credential APPLY NOW! 2025 Virtual Residency Information Sessions: Friday, Sep 19, 12pm-1pm Questions? Rhianna Casesa, PhD casesa@sonoma.edu'

Image of children in classroom and text 'Sonoma State University College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies Teacher Residency Programs Make $34k+ while earning your teaching credential APPLY NOW! 2025 Virtual Residency Information Sessions: Friday, Sep 19, 12pm-1pm Questions? Rhianna Casesa, PhD casesa@sonoma.edu'

Just a reminder that our second online info session of the year for our teacher residency program will take place this Friday from noon-1pm. Learn about how you can make money while earning your teaching credential! eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... @Sonoma State University

16.09.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of text that says 'Culture &  Conchas SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Time 11:30am -1:00pm LOCATION: SEAWOLF PLAZA LOTERÍA FOLKLΓ“RICODA DANCE SHOW & LESSON. FREE MEXICAN PAN DULCE FOR ALL! The HUB'

Image of text that says 'Culture & Conchas SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Time 11:30am -1:00pm LOCATION: SEAWOLF PLAZA LOTERÍA FOLKLΓ“RICODA DANCE SHOW & LESSON. FREE MEXICAN PAN DULCE FOR ALL! The HUB'

πŸŽ‰Happy #LatinxHeritageMonth! Celebrations on campus start today with Culture & Conchas from 11:30am-1pm in Seawolf Plaza. Play Lotteria, watch Folklorico dancers and enjoy free pan dulce! seawolfliving.sonoma.edu/events/assoc... Sonoma State University

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Image of 1 person and text that says 'SSU SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARSHIP: A RESEARCH TALK SERIES "Decolonizing the ecoGothic: Nature and Dispossession -From Fear and Haunting to Escape and Return" (special issue of the Gothic Nature academic journal) THUR, SEPT 18 12 P.M. STEVENSON HALL 1101 KIM HESTER WILLIAMS Professor English & Ethnic Studies SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE RESEARCH SPONSORED PROGRAMS'

Image of 1 person and text that says 'SSU SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARSHIP: A RESEARCH TALK SERIES "Decolonizing the ecoGothic: Nature and Dispossession -From Fear and Haunting to Escape and Return" (special issue of the Gothic Nature academic journal) THUR, SEPT 18 12 P.M. STEVENSON HALL 1101 KIM HESTER WILLIAMS Professor English & Ethnic Studies SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE RESEARCH SPONSORED PROGRAMS'

From ORSP: Please join us 9/18 in Stevenson 1101 for Dr. Kim Hester Williams’ talk on β€œDecolonizing the ecoGothic: Nature and Dispossession – From Fear and Haunting to Escape and Return”
orsp.sonoma.edu
#ssu #sonomastateuniversity #ssuenglish #ssuethnicstudies #ethnicstudies #researchatssu

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Image of planet and text that says 'McNair Workshop The Role of the Graduate Statement of Purpose. How Important is this Document? Presenters: Emily Hostutler & Dr. Daniel Malpica DATE Friday, September 12, 2025 TIME 12-1PM LOCATION Salazar Hall 1049 SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM'

Image of planet and text that says 'McNair Workshop The Role of the Graduate Statement of Purpose. How Important is this Document? Presenters: Emily Hostutler & Dr. Daniel Malpica DATE Friday, September 12, 2025 TIME 12-1PM LOCATION Salazar Hall 1049 SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM'

Learn how to construct a Graduate Statement of Purpose for your future graduate school applications. Join tomorrow, September 12th, from 12-1pm in Salazar Hall 1049, for the Friday weekly workshop. We look forward to seeing you there! ⭐️ @Sonoma State University mcnair.sonoma.edu

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Image of person with text 'MEET Brittney Talbot (she/her) From: Sonoma County Credential: Multiple Subject (Elementary Education)'

Image of person with text 'MEET Brittney Talbot (she/her) From: Sonoma County Credential: Multiple Subject (Elementary Education)'

πŸŽ‰New Student Spotlight! Originally from Sonoma County, Brittney Talbot is currently working towards a Multiple Subject teaching credential to become an elementary school teacher here in our community. We’re proud to have Brittney as one of our ECES students this year! eces.sonoma.edu #futureteacher

09.09.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! πŸ“šβœ¨

Every child deserves the gift of reading. @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond has made it his mission to help all CA students read by third grade through bold initiatives, expanded literacy programs, and resources that support educators and families.

08.09.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recognizing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: September 8–14, 2025 - HACU The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week will be observed September 8 – 14, 2025. This is a key opportunity to highlight the esse...

Happy HSI Week! Sonoma State University is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (one of 615 in the nation). Read more about the importance of this work here: hacu.net/recognizing-... #HSIsWeek @Sonoma State University

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Read all about Prof. Rhianna Casesa's trip to Washington, D.C. in June in the latest edition of the CCNews from the California Council on Teacher Education. www.ccte.org/wp-content/p... @Sonoma State University #TeacherAdvocacy

05.09.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of 1 person and text that says 'MEET George Wellington (they/them) Hometown: Guerneville, CA Major: Liberal Studies (Hutchins)'

Image of 1 person and text that says 'MEET George Wellington (they/them) Hometown: Guerneville, CA Major: Liberal Studies (Hutchins)'

πŸŽ‰New Student Spotlight! Originally from Guerneville, CA, George Wellington is currently working towards a BA in the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies. We’re proud to have George as one of our ECES students this year! #StudentSpotlight Check us out! eces.sonoma.edu @Sonoma State University

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Black and white photograph of people marching in the street with signs 'Local 62'

Campus will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday. We hope everyone has a lovely 3-day weekend! Here's some Labor Day history to help appreciate this important holiday: www.dol.gov/general/labo... #labordayweekend

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Black and white photograph of women with signs and text 'Votes for Women'

Black and white photograph of women with signs and text 'Votes for Women'

Happy Women's Equality Day! Learn more about the day here: nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/resources/co... In 1973 the U.S. Congress designated August 26th as β€œWomen’s Equality Day.” The date commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

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