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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 in… Read More »
Michigan State University Lappan-Phillips Endowed Professor Melanie Cooper has been elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd). The prestigious honor recognizes top scholars who have improved the effectiveness of education policies and practices. Only 14 scholars nationwide were given the distinction in 2024. “This is a huge honor for me – I was just… Read More »
Nearly 70,000 American schoolchildren were physically disciplined in school settings in 2018, according to Michigan State University research. Moreover, the researchers found physical punishment — which includes spanking, kicking, paddling and other physical acts — is disproportionately applied to Black, Latinx, and Native American students and those with disabilities compared to their white counterparts.… Read More »
Michigan State University College of Education scholars partnered with science education experts and middle school science teachers to enhance students’ interest and involvement in science. Professors Jennifer Schmidt and Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia teamed up with scholars from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Bay Area education non-profit WestEd to develop the Motivation – Planning… Read More »
A new fellowship opportunity will empower students in Michigan State’s 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 program’s first cohort of students this fall. Recipients will be required to provide feedback on their… Read More »
Michigan State University College of Education Dean Jerlando F. L. Jackson 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. Jackson was one of three Michigan State University Spartans named to this… Read More »
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). “Restorative practices build community and relationships between students… 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 master’s degrees, additional teaching endorsements, and new… Read More »
Six scholars from the Michigan State University College of Education were featured on the top-200 list of nationwide influencers in the field of education. Now in its 14th year, the annual Rick Hess Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings (Education Week) honors scholars from across the U.S. who have shaped education research, policy and practice. The following… Read More »
Professor Emily Bouck was named the MSU College of Education’s associate dean for research. She previously held the role in an interim capacity since 2021. While serving as interim, she introduced a new mentoring program, which partners mid- or senior-level faculty with an early-career faculty member who is new to writing grants. She is also… Read More »
