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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 »
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 »
Two-time alum Nathan Kukla has been named Michigan Art Educator of the Year by the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA). Now in his 25th year of teaching in a K-12 setting, Kukla believes his ability to foster a sense of belonging in the classroom has been the main ingredient to his success. âWhen students feel⊠Read More »
Michigan State Universityâs National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) student organization is the only NCTE student affiliate in the country to receive this yearâs NCTE Student Affiliate Excellence Award. This is the seventh year in a row the MSU organization has earned this award, which recognizes student groups that meet the NCTEâs qualifications of excellence and show⊠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 »
Why is it the law in most states to wear a seatbelt? The answer has to do with energy â how it flows, how it changes and how it impacts more things in daily life than one might imagine. And thatâs the problem: Scholars argue many students donât have a strong understanding of energy. The⊠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 »
Are you an educator who is ready to become a leader in your school or district? Michigan State University, known nationally for its quality teacher preparation programs, now offers a graduate certificate in Teacher Leadership. MSUâs College of Education is one of only three universities in Michigan approved by the state Department of Education to⊠Read More »
The Michigan State University Teacher Preparation Program is moving from a five-year to a four-year model, beginning in fall 2023. The new model is a reshaped version of the well-regarded undergraduate program. It will maintain core elements â including the yearlong internship and curriculum centered on social justice and equity â but will become more⊠Read More »
