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Become the advocate your community needs. Offering grad & undergrad pathways, we are the place to become a teacher in Oregon! News & World Report.

PSU's College of Ed is for educators and counselors who believe the system can be different, and are ready to lead that change. Since its founding in 1965 by Willard B. Spalding, the College of Education (COE) has been enlightening and inspiring leaders all over around the globe. The COE thrives to transform the way education is taught both inside and outside the classroom to leaders who want to m

ake a difference. COE program offerings include General Education Licensure, Administrative License, Special Education, Continuing Education, Counselor Education, Educational Leadership and Policy, Curriculum and Instruction, and several specialized programs. Portland State University’s Rehabilitation Counseling graduate degree ranked 23rd by U.S. GSE was ranked one of the Best Graduate Schools for 2015 by U.S.

09/03/2026

Four PSU students from across the country took cohort bonding to the next level this summer when they got matching artichoke tattoos! 🪴✨

During their intense monthlong Orientation & Mobility “cane class,” students mistook a blooming artichoke plant in Southeast Portland for asparagus while navigating under blindfold. What started as an inside joke is now a symbol of resilience, trust and lifelong friendship for these graduate students.

Before heading off to expand vision services nationwide, Megan, Betsy, Jasmine and Caron made it permanent.

👉 Read the blog post: https://www.pdx.edu/blog/rooted-community-how-artichoke-plant-bound-students-together

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Photo 1: Graduate student Megan Becker gets an artichoke tattoo inked on her arm.

Photo 2: Close-up of Megan Becker’s artichoke tattoo.

Photo 3: PSU O&M cohort stands with their white canes at a beach along the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington.

Photo 4: A small group of O&M students and an instructor navigate streets in Portland together while blindfolded.

Photo 5: Artichoke plants in bloom.

09/02/2026

Losing access to your therapist due to CareOregon coverage changes? We've got you.

The PSU Community Counseling Clinic, in the College of Education, offers low-cost, sliding-scale counseling starting as low as $5 per session—no insurance required. Whether you’ve recently lost coverage or are seeking a new provider, our doors are open to both PSU students and the general public.

"Our clinic stands ready to help fill the gap," says Director April Dodson. "We’re not just training the next generation of counselors—we’re providing an essential community service when affordable mental health care has never been more important."

✅ Weekly telehealth & in-person appointments available
✅ Low-cost & sliding-scale fees
✅ Open to all Oregonians

🔗 Read the latest Willamette Week report: https://www.wweek.com/news/health/2026/08/26/careoregon-blocked-her-therapist-then-it-blocked-her-new-one/

Book your appointment: https://www.pdx.edu/education/clinic

08/24/2026

Building connections in our community! 🌟

Over the weekend, College of Education Dean Brooks .brooks joined students, staff, and faculty at La Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn, Oregon. was honored to be invited by incredible PSU alumna and former Oregon State Representative Teresa Alonso Leon — the first Latina elected to the Oregon Legislature!

It was a fun-filled day of celebrating culture, connecting with future students and inspiring the next generation of college-goers alongside our alumni leaders. We can't wait to be back next year! 💚

08/20/2026

From deep classroom discussions and hands-on brain science to crossing the stage into a career of real-world impact. Being a future educator, counselor or leader? Kinda chic.

Tap the link in our bio to explore our programs at the College of Education. 🍎✨

08/19/2026

PSU's Bow Wow competition is back, and the COE’s contender, Pastelito, is paw-sitively irresistible! 🐶🏆

Meet Pastelito (AKA Lito, Pastel), a 75lb lapdog who holds a doctorate in treat acquisition. Lito believes education is key to an equitable society—and that naps are non-negotiable. He also adores spending time at the Oregon Coast (without getting his paws wet)!

The sweet 16 face-off begins tomorrow. Cast your vote each day on Instagram stories. The top dog will be crowned on National Dog Day (August 26).

Let’s show campus who’s boss—vote Pastelito! 🎓🐾

08/18/2026

The work we do here in Portland deserves a national stage. Not because we need the recognition, but because the communities we serve deserve that kind of visibility.

The session I've proposed for SXSW EDU is about the hidden double standard in English Learner (EL) classification and, more specifically, why bilingual students face a higher bar than monolingual peers. It's a conversation I've been having for a while now, in community rooms, in meetings, in spaces where people are doing the hard work every day. SXSW brings together people from across the country who are thinking about these same issues from completely different angles, and that kind of room changes what's possible.

If this resonates with you, I'd love your support. Voting is open now through August 23 and you'll need a free SXSW account to cast your vote.

🔗 Vote here: https://buff.ly/1oKWDYD

08/13/2026

Advocating for the future of public education. 🍎✨

The PSU College of Education and School of Social Work recently joined U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici for a crucial roundtable on incoming federal changes to student loan programs—and what reduced borrowing limits mean for PSU students and families.

We were so proud to see PSU alumnus Adolfo Garza-Cano at the table!

As a bilingual K-2 educator in Portland Public Schools and a National Education Association Director for the Oregon Education Association, Adolfo continues to be a relentless voice for equity, social justice, and underrepresented communities in education.

08/05/2026

This is what the joy of reading looks like! 📚✨

This summer, special education teacher candidates and faculty have partnered with the Tigard-Tualatin School District at James Templeton Elementary for an innovative literacy practicum.

The three-week tutoring program provides elementary students who need extra reading support with targeted, evidence-based instruction. At the same time, future educators like PSU senior Bethany Datria get daily feedback to refine their teaching techniques—ensuring they are well prepared when they step into classrooms as student teachers this fall.

"I relate to these kids a lot," said Datria, a former paraeducator who plans to focus on inclusive literacy support. "This sort of thing is really my bread and butter."

Hands-on programs like this deliver vital support to local families, but cuts to state and federal funding mean fewer children could participate this year. Continued funding is critical to keeping these community partnerships thriving.

Interested in shaping the future of education? Explore teacher pathways at PSU: pdx.edu/education

07/22/2026

Showing up with Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The College of Education crew had a blast marching with in the Pride parade on Sunday to celebrate love, inclusion, and our vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ community. What an amazing day celebrating together!

Can't wait to see you next year! 💗✨

📸: Chad Lanning

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1810 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, OR
97201

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15037254619

Website

http://www.pdx.edu/education

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