In 2020, the world changed, and education along with it, in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers have examined how the pandemic ā and this so-called post-pandemic era ā generally impacted schooling and education. MSU researchers say that these previous findings often paint a bleak picture, focusing on “damage-centered approaches” to what was lost inā¦ Read More »
Michigan State University scholar Kui Xie was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. The designation recognizes Xie for his contributions to the field of psychology. He is one of three scholars named to APAās Division 15: Educational Psychology in 2024. Xie, a Red Cedar Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,ā¦ Read More »
Professor Gail Richmond and scholars from the Michigan State University College of Education developed an innovative approach to urban elementary science education by integrating outdoor learning into the curriculum. “The idea is to bring educators together and help them think about how they might leverage the outdoor spaces around their buildings and neighborhoods to helpā¦ Read More »
A new book co-edited by University Distinguished Professor Joseph Krajcik presents cutting-edge advancements in science education through a collection of research from scholars worldwide. Published in July 2024 by Routledge, āHandbook of Research on Science Learning Progressionsā is the culmination of nearly 25 years of global research into learning progressions and developmental approaches in scienceā¦ Read More »
Tracey Covassin, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, was inducted to the Michigan Athletic Trainersā Society (MATS) Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes athletic trainers who have made significant contributions to the field through research, practice and service in Michigan. āIām very grateful that people have recognized the work I have doneā¦ Read More »
Two Michigan State University Spartans were named to a national committee that will advance the national conversation of data and computing within K-12 schools.Ā Ā Aman Yadav, Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Science Education, and alum Joshua M. Rosenberg were formally named to the committee in March 2024. They are two of sixteen members on the Nationalā¦ Read More »
In June 2024, the National Academy of Education and Spencer Research Foundation recognized two alums and one doctoral student from Michigan State University College of Education for their innovative education research to āaddress critical issues in the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education, at the national and international levels.ā Caroline Bartlett Carolineā¦ Read More »
Sheila Orr, a three-time Spartan and recent graduate of the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) Ph.D. program, is a recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Individual STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellowship. The $330,021 grant will fund Orrās research exploring how mentor teachers and the families of PK-12 students can support future secondary mathematics teachersā¦ Read More »
Four graduate students received the inaugural College of Education Distinguished Graduate Student Awards in Justice and Equity Pedagogy. āAs a committee, we know that graduate students do so, so much in our college,ā said Assistant Professor Scott Farver, co-creator and award facilitator. āWe have all had the privilege of working with so many amazing studentsā¦ Read More »
Preschool suspension rates are shocking across the nation. Across the U.S., about 250 preschoolers are suspended or expelled daily, according to findings from the Center for American Progress (2017) and the National Survey of Children’s Health (2016). But how do caregivers experience the tragic phenomenon? Research led by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Charis Laurenā¦ Read More »
