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Read more about MLFC PhD Information Session

Doctor of Philosophy programs at ASU's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation prepare scholars to conduct rigorous transdisciplinary research that informs education scholarship, policy and practice.

Our PhD students work closely with internationally recognized faculty members on collaborative and independent research projects.

This one-hour information session will introduce you to faculty members, staff and current students and answer any questions you may have about our PhD programs:

Read more about MLFC PhD Information Session

Our PhD students work closely with internationally recognized faculty members on collaborative and independent research projects.

This one-hour information session will introduce you to faculty members, staff and current students and answer any questions you may have about our PhD programs:

Read more about Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) Program

The AAE program promotes arts education for students, including disadvantaged students and students who are children with disabilities, through activities such as (a) professional development for arts educators, teachers, and principals; (b) development and dissemination of accessible instructional materials and arts-based educational programming, including online resources, in multiple arts disciplines; and (c) community and national outreach activities that strengthen and expand partnerships among schools

Read more about ASU Homecoming 2025 Block Party

Make plans to visit the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation tent on Saturday, November 15 at ASU's Homecoming Block Party!

Here's what you can look forward to at our tent:

-Catch the Parade: Watch the Homecoming Parade (time TBD) on University Drive and show your MLFC pride.

-Activities: TBD

-Snacks: Grab a tasty treat while supplies last!

Read more about TECBD Conference 2025

The annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders conference is the premier educational research conference for teacher educators working with children and youth with severe behavioral disorders. It was established in Arizona in 1976 by Dr. Robert B. Rutherford Jr. with the mission to disseminate quality research in the field and to help students, educators, and university faculty alike. TECBD began its mission long before support for students with severe behaviors was the norm. It continues to be a leader for showcasing the very best that our field has to offer.

Read more about TECBD Conference 2025

Read more about TECBD Conference 2025

Read more about Advancing STEM Education Through Data-Driven Research

With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Grants Program seeks proposals for Research Grants. The AERA Grants Program provides Research Grants to faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral level scholars. The aim of the program is to advance fundamental knowledge of relevance to STEM education policy, foster significant science using education data, and build research capacity in education and learning.

Read more about From the classroom to the nonprofit world

MLFC alum Rhett Etherton went from the classroom to the nonprofit world where he now helps youth-focused groups and educators incorporate learning into play and recreational activities.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Rhett discovered that the skills he honed through his degree and in the classroom — communication, leadership, and a passion for helping youth thrive — were just as valuable in the nonprofit world.

Read more about Redesigning special education for all learners

Project OASIS (Optimizing Access for Students in School) is bringing together education-focused individuals and organizations across Arizona to explore a powerful question: How can we create a future educational model where special education and labeling disabilities are not necessary for all students to have the optimal experience?

In this video, Project OASIS director Kathy Hoffman and MLFC professor Erin Rotheram-Fuller explain how the collaborative is advancing research and projects that support more personalized, inclusive education models.

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