The Michigan State University College of Education is co-hosting a statewide forum on the challenges facing African-American male youth May 10-11 in the Erickson Hall Kiva. The two-day “State Symposium on African-American Male Youth” is the first Michigan event of its kind, and organizers hope the ideas and solutions discussed will lead to the...
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While state funding for public universities drops and college tuition levels continue to rise, state grant program have become increasingly important for students who may not otherwise be able to afford postsecondary education. College of Education Dean Donald Heller is the co-author of a new report recommending changes to those state-based student financial aid...
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Eight students from the MSU College of Education have recently received the Highest Academic Achievement Award for completing their undergraduate degrees with superior grade point averages. Each recipient will be recognized during the college’s undergraduate commencement ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, May 6 in the Breslin Center. The Highest Academic Achievement Award winners are: Amy...
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Michigan State University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt today released key conclusions from his research detailing how the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics can potentially improve the performance of U.S. students if implemented appropriately. In an event co-sponsored by Achieve, Chiefs for Change and the Foundation for Excellence in Education, Schmidt presented a...
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More than 100 faculty and graduate students at Michigan State University are expected to come together May 8-9, 2012 for a discussion about improving mathematics and science education. The CREATE for STEM Institute is holding the mini-conference on campus in an effort to connect and build stronger collaborations among the many MSU researchers working...
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As soon as he set foot on the campus of Michigan State University, Chris Waston knew that he had the potential to become a role model and leader for elementary and middle school students. Combining his energetic personality with a fresh approach to teaching, the 2011 education graduate was able to create a big...
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