UCR School of Education
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SOE News
October 14, 2026
Fast tracking teaching careers
UC Riverside is addressing California’s teacher shortage while reducing the time and money it takes for aspiring educators to become state-certified teachers. A new program allows undergraduates to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential in four years, eliminating the need for a separate fifth year of teacher preparation before beginning their careers.
August 24, 2026
Probing issues relevant to students boosts civic engagement
A study by UCR education scholars found that high school students who had opportunities to investigate issues relevant to their lives and communities reported greater interest in civic activities such as voting, attending public meetings, and volunteering.
SOE By the Numbers
74
rank of Best Graduate Education Programs in the nation per U.S. News & World Report
100
percent of entering doctoral students receive multiyear fellowships
86
percent of students receive grants, scholarships, and fellowships
21
million plus dollars in grant money awarded to faculty in the last five years
75
percent of first-generation undergraduate students (2025-2026)
