A new book co-written by MSU Assistant Professor Noreen Naseem RodrĂguez will help elementary schools weave Asian American cultures, identities, histories and more into classroom curriculum. This is the first book of its kind to help elementary educators teach Asian American topics, according to Naseem RodrĂguez. While other books have been published, they only focus⊠Read More »
In 2018, the State of Michiganâs School Safety Task Force released a report recommending 29 actions be taken by policymakers and K-12 schools to improve school safety. In response, the Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) applied for and was awarded two competitive grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of⊠Read More »
For the second straight year, a Michigan State University Spartan has been named the Educator of the Year by the Lansing branch of the NAACP. University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards received the honor formally in October 2023. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations who help promote the NAACPâs mission. “When the committee looked through⊠Read More »
Michigan State University Professor Connie Sung was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. The designation recognizes Sung for her contributions to the field of psychology. She is one of five scholars to be named a Fellow of APA’s Division 22: Rehabilitation Psychology in 2023. She is one of two current MSU College of⊠Read More »
A hybrid fellowship opportunity in the Michigan State University College of Education will prepare future practitioners in school psychology and applied behavior analysis. Funded by a more than $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, Project FOCCUS3 will support 18 practitioners develop expertise in assisting children with high-intensity⊠Read More »
According to a 2023 survey conducted by Salesforce, 65% of Millennials or Gen Zers are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT. With its increased usage in virtually every sector, particularly education, Professor Aman Yadav and Assistant Professor Michael Lachney will equip future K-12 educators with the necessary knowledge and tools through a⊠Read More »
The number of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) â U.S. colleges and universities that have at least 25% Hispanic undergraduate full-time enrollment â is growing at an unprecedented rate. From 1995 to 2021, the number of HSIs increased nearly 200%. However, according to research published by the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education from Associate Professor Patricia⊠Read More »
A Fulbright scholarship is a prestigious international educational exchange program funded by the U.S. government that provides grants to individuals, both American and foreign, to study, teach, or conduct research abroad. The opportunity allows for cross-cultural understanding, fosters academic collaboration and helps develop global leaders by facilitating educational opportunities and cultural exchanges between countries. EXPLORING⊠Read More »
This article was created by the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. It is shared here with permission. The Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity (The Alliance), a group of member school districts that serve students with the greatest educational needs, in collaboration with Public Policy Associates, and researchers from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, unveiled⊠Read More »
Why is it the law in most states to wear a seatbelt? The answer has to do with energy â how it flows, how it changes and how it impacts more things in daily life than one might imagine. And thatâs the problem: Scholars argue many students donât have a strong understanding of energy. The⊠Read More »
