The Mazza Museum of Original Art from Children's Picture Books
The Mazza Museum, housed in the Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, is the first and largest museum of its kind in the world. The collection currently consists of over 2000 pieces of original art from children's picture books. The Mazza Museum is a teaching museum and is open for school tours.

The Mazza Summer Institute is Enjoyable for All
Every summer during the third week in July, the College of Education brings in well-known and up-and-coming authors and illustrators for the Mazza Summer Institute: Children's Picture Books: Windows on the World. Informative break-out sessions by practitioners give lots of ideas on ways to use author studies and picture books in teaching. The institute draws participants from all over the country.

Leadership Skills are Transferable
The leadership core of the Master of Arts in Education program helps you develop the leadership skills that are necessary to succeed in school leadership. Leadership skills are applicable to "real life" and family living as well.

Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Candidates Pass Praxis III
100% of post-baccalaureate licensure candidates pass their Entry Year performance assessment, Praxis III. Average scores at UF exceed the state average in all areas.

UF-USA is a Win-Win for All Involved
Through school-based post-secondary options (UF-USA), high school students can earn college credits without having to drive to university campuses. High school teachers find learning to teach college-level courses stimulating, especially when they have the support of faculty mentors. High schools benefit when student leaders are not away for several periods a day. Everyone wins!