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For three consecutive decades, Michigan State University has been heralded as the best in the nation for graduate programs in elementary and secondary teacher education. The accolade comes from the 2024 U.S. News & World Reportâs Best Education Schools, which named MSU as No. 1 in the nation in five educational program areas. This is⊠Read More »
Patricia A. Edwards, an internationally recognized literacy scholar, was named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow in February 2024. The honor recognizes scholars for their “exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research,” said AERA in a news release. Edwards was one of three Michigan State University Spartans named to this year’s cohort. Dean⊠Read More »
Michigan State University remains home to some of the most prestigious online education masterâs degree programs in the United States. According to U.S. News & World Reportâs annual rankings, MSU ranks #7 overall and four specialty programs are ranked in the top-five. Among specialties within education, the MSUâs College of Education ranked: Out of 303⊠Read More »
Nearly 20 K-12 teachers will return to the classroom as Michigan State University graduate students in January, supported by a new partnership between the College of Education and Rockford Public Schools. These educators will join the M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) program, allowing them to earn their masterâs degrees, additional teaching endorsements, and new⊠Read More »
Michigan State University is among the best in the world in the subject of education according to three separate international rankings bodies. All rankings were published in 2023. The rankings are: “These and other rankings acknowledge MSU’s continued strengths in education, teaching and learning,” said Jerlando F. L. Jackson, dean of the College of Education.⊠Read More »
A new book co-written by MSU Assistant Professor Noreen Naseem RodrĂguez will help elementary schools weave Asian American cultures, identities, histories and more into classroom curriculum. This is the first book of its kind to help elementary educators teach Asian American topics, according to Naseem RodrĂguez. While other books have been published, they only focus⊠Read More »
For the second straight year, a Michigan State University Spartan has been named the Educator of the Year by the Lansing branch of the NAACP. University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards received the honor formally in October 2023. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations who help promote the NAACPâs mission. “When the committee looked through⊠Read More »
Teach Preparation Program (TPP) student Katie Olea is using real-life experience to promote linguistic justice and culturally competent settings in elementary classrooms. âMy Language, My Identityâ is a childrenâs book authored and illustrated by Olea as part of an end-of-the-year Honors College project. The bookâs main character, Valeria, is a wide-eyed elementary student who immigrates⊠Read More »
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Terrance Burgess has earned a nearly $630,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to incorporate youth experiences and community learning into elementary science classrooms. The work is funded through NSFâs CAREER program, the âmost prestigious awardsâ the organization offers for âearly-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic⊠Read More »
Michigan State University is #1 in the nation for elementary and secondary teacher education, according to U.S. News and World Report. The accolade comes from the 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Education Schools, which also heralded MSU as #1 for curriculum and instruction for the fifth straight year. “These top rankings highlight our dedication to and⊠Read More »
