Budget deficits are the new normal for state and local governments in Michigan and across the country. In response, policy makers look for ways to do more with less. One approach with obvious appeal is to reduce costs by sharing resources in ways that reduce duplication and gain economies of scale. In education, the consolidation of...
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder spoke to participants of the iNet International Conference at Michigan State University on Feb. 15, thanking educators in attendence from across Michigan and around the world for their shared efforts to improve education. The three-day conference, a showcase of effective school reform through global perspectives, has been hosted by the Office of K-12...
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Educators from around the world will gather at Michigan State University next week as the university hosts the iNet International Conference, an annual event focused on transforming education. A showcase of the best strategies and technology in schools, the “Navigators of Learning” conference will give Michigan teachers and school administrators an unusual opportunity to...
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University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt says there is a problem with pushing U.S. students to move through mathematics courses too quickly. Montgomery County schools is restructuring and slowing down its math curriculum to align with new national standards and help students master the basics. Read the Washington Post story.
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This editorial from The Detroit News describes the educational changes Michigan still needs, and what new Gov. Rick Snyder must focus on. University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt, co-director of the Education Policy Center at MSU, adds that tougher curriculum standards are needed to keep up with global competition.
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2010 was an exciting year for the Michigan State University College of Education. Browse some of the most memorable moments and milestones through pictures on our new Flickr gallery! Visit Gallery.
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