Louis Romano, professor emeritus in the Department of Educational Administration, died on Sept. 30, 2013 at age 92. He was on the faculty from 1966 until 1997. Romano came to Michigan State University after a successful career as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Wisconsin and Illinois. During his time as a professor, schools...
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Michigan State University’s Office of K-12 Outreach, as part of the state program for Title l Priority and Focus schools and districts, has launched MI Toolkit, a new website to help educators in these schools improve teaching and learning. MI Toolkit is one of the ongoing projects of the Office of K-12 Outreach in partnership...
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A study led by a Michigan State University scholar questions whether higher education ranking systems are creating competition simply for the sake of competition at a time when universities are struggling financially. Global rankings that emphasize science and technology research – such as the Academic Rankings of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University...
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David Arsen, professor of educational administration, has received the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) 2013 Education Fellows Award. The award is given each year by MAISA to an individual(s) who places service above self-interest, advocates for public education and displays exemplary leadership. Arsen has also worked to reform public services on behalf...
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Officials who close neighborhood schools in poor, urban areas often ignore parents’ input, which only reinforces the “institutionalized racism that plagues U.S. schools,” a Michigan State University scholar argues. From Michigan to Texas, superintendents and school boards are closing dozens of urban schools based strictly on data such as low test scores and graduation...
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Each year, Greater Lansing Woman magazine puts out a call for a Woman of the Year award. Of the many nominations submitted, Michigan State University professor Nancy Colflesh is among 10 finalists for Woman of the Year. Colflesh is assistant professor of practice in the Department of Educational Administration and has been a faculty...
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