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).  âRestorative practices build community and relationships between students⊠Read More »
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Kinesiology Ph.D. program ascends to #11 in nation
Michigan State Universityâs Kinesiology Ph.D. program is ranked #11 in the nation by the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) â improving its position by 12 spots since the last time rankings were announced in 2020. âI am very proud of our dedicated faculty, students and collaborative community who have propelled us forward 12 positions in⊠Read More »
Wawrzynski leads grant to improve LGBTQI+ support in Mozambique
Michigan State University Professor Matthew Wawrzynski received a $508,000 grant to provide sustainable support for LGBTQI+ students at Mozambique’s Eduardo Mondlane University. This is the second Mozambique-based project for Wawrzynski. He also received a grant to create career development centers in higher education institutions. Both projects are led by Wawrzynski and funded by the U.S.⊠Read More »
Six MSU scholars named national education influencers
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 »
Alum earns national recognition for literacy research
Jon Wargo, a doctoral graduate of the collegeâs Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (CITE) program, received the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Media Literacy Award. He was also named Early Literacy Teacher Educator of the Year. As a researcher in literacy and a teacher educator at the Marsal Family School of Education (University⊠Read More »
Koehler promoted to associate dean for faculty and academic staff affairsÂ
Matthew Koehler was promoted to become the MSU College of Educationâs associate dean for faculty and academic staff affairs in fall 2023. He was previously the assistant dean for faculty affairs. Under his leadership, the college has seen the creation of or improvements in the ways the college recruits and retains faculty leaders.  He oversees⊠Read More »
Bouck named associate dean for researchÂ
Professor Emily Bouck was named the MSU College of Educationâs 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 »
Flennaugh named associate dean for diversity, inclusion and community partnershipsÂ
Associate Professor Terry Flennaugh was named the college’s associate dean for a newly named unit: Diversity, Inclusion and Community Partnerships (DICP) in fall 2023. He previously held the role in an interim capacity since 2022. Though the unit has a new name, the DICP team will continue to carry on the legacy of a unit⊠Read More »
MSU named among best in the world for education by 3 global rankings
Michigan State University is among the best in the world in the subject of education according to three separate international rankings bodies. All rankings were published in 2023. The rankings are: “These and other rankings acknowledge MSU’s continued strengths in education, teaching and learning,” said Jerlando F. L. Jackson, dean of the College of Education.⊠Read More »
Alum earns national award for research on history
Brittany Jones, a recent doctoral graduate of the collegeâs Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) program, is a recipient of the 2023 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Exemplary Research Award. The annual award recognizes research that has the potential to bring substantial changes in social studies education research and practice. Jonesâ research examines⊠Read More »