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 »
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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 »
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 »
MSU organization earns seventh straight national excellence award
Michigan State Universityâs National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) student organization is the only NCTE student affiliate in the country to receive this yearâs NCTE Student Affiliate Excellence Award. This is the seventh year in a row the MSU organization has earned this award, which recognizes student groups that meet the NCTEâs qualifications of excellence and show⊠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 »
Book: How to incorporate Asian American culture into elementary classroomsÂ
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 »
Alum, faculty Wyman revisits childhood trauma to triumph with âJawbreakerâ
College of Education fixed-term faculty member and alum Christina Wyman turned childhood trauma into an inspiring childrenâs novel with her new book, âJawbreaker.â The bookâs main character, Maximillia or âMax,â is an imaginative 12-year-old middle school student who happens to be a gifted writer, but faces chronic bullying, a facial abnormality and rough home life.⊠Read More »
Edwards named Educator of the Year by Lansing NAACP
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 »
MSU scholars receive grant to prepare future educators for the artificial intelligence age
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 »