Michigan State University is among the top institutes worldwide that offer programs in education and kinesiology, according to Quacquarelli Symonds’s annual World University Rankings by Subject. MSU’s strengths in education were tied for #17 in the world in the “education and training” category and #8 in the U.S. MSU was in the top 50 inā¦ Read More »
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Doctoral student to empower African female graduate students with fellowship
Olamide Ogungbemi was leading equity efforts in education long before she enrolled in the Michigan State University Educational Psychology and Educational Technology Ph.D program two years ago. Born and raised in Nigeria, she held a series of leadership and instructional positions at non-profits centered on teaching young women and seasoned professionals how to use technologyā¦ Read More »
Doctoral student receives Emerging Leader Award
Kirby R. Gibson, a third-year doctoral student in the Higher, Adult, Learning and Lifelong Education (HALE) program at Michigan State University received the 2024 Emerging Leader Award from the MSU Women of Color Community (WOCC). The award recognizes Gibson for efforts in creating an inclusive and equitable campus environment in her role as the associateā¦ Read More »
Spartans shine at 2024 AERA Annual Meeting
This year, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) is hosting its annual meeting in a hybrid format in Philadelphia, PA, featuring presentations from faculty, graduate students and alums from the Michigan State University College of Education, and other Spartans showcasing their research. The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest global gathering of education researchers, showcasingā¦ Read More »
30 years at #1 in elementary, secondary teacher education
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 Reportās Best Education Schools, which named MSU as No. 1 in the nation in five educational program areas. This isā¦ Read More »
MSU scholars to improve workplace disability inclusion through $2M grantĀ
Scholars from three Michigan State University colleges are leading a $2 million grant to improve disability inclusion in the workforce. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the four-year grant fuels research to assess and augment human abilities and redesign workflow to increase the participation of individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the workforce. Theā¦ Read More »
Global education scholar Chudgar named interim associate dean and full-time director
Professor Amita Chudgar, an expert in the field of international and comparative education, has been appointed to interim associate dean and full-time director of the Office for International Studies in Education (OISE). Chudgar, who joined the Michigan State University College of Education in 2010, serves as a professor of education policy. She has explored howā¦ Read More »
New fellowship for students pursuing Learning Experience Design
A new fellowship opportunity will empower students in Michigan Stateās online M.A. in Learning Experience Design (MALXD) to shape the future of the program. The Learner Insight Fellowship will award $1,000 grants to 25 MALXD students who join the programās first cohort of students this fall. Recipients will be required to provide feedback on theirā¦ Read More »
Partnership examines restorative measures in K-12 MI schoolsĀ
Michigan State University College of Education scholars are leading a research-practice partnership to sustainably implement restorative practices for behavior issues in K-12 schools. The partnership examines alternative approaches, such as community building and conflict resolution, in comparison to exclusionary approaches for student discipline (i.e., suspension or expulsion).Ā Ā āRestorative practices build community and relationships between studentsā¦ Read More »
New partnership with MSU, Rockford Public Schools amplifies teacher learning
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 masterās degrees, additional teaching endorsements, and newā¦ Read More »