Michiganās lowest-performing schools are making progress in some student and teacher outcomes, according to the second independent report on the Partnership Model for school reform from Michigan State Universityās Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, the strategic research partner of the Michigan Department of Education. Student test scores in math and English language arts in particular showed gradual improvement. Theā¦ Read More »
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How to get a better workout during a pandemic
How can we stay motivated to exercise while COVID-19 keeps us physically isolated from fitness centers, and each other? New research from Michigan State University shows that working out with a stronger, computer-generated partner can help people ramp up their intensity, especially in the hardest parts of their routine. The study, published in the Journalā¦ Read More »
MSU named among best globally for education
As Michigan State University continues to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with an emphasis on protecting the health of all Spartans, the College of Education is pleased to share some good news. MSU is ranked No. 2 in the world for education, according to one widely used international ranking of universities. “Iā¦ Read More »
Excellence in education: MSU named #1 in nation
Michigan State University continues to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on protecting the health of students, staff and faculty. During this difficult time, we are pleased to share some good news: the MSU College of Education has been named No. 1 in the nation for four of its graduateā¦ Read More »
MSU takes national spotlight in school leadership field
Michigan State University will help lead the nation’s efforts to improve school leadership by serving as headquarters for two major institutions: the national organization of researchers in the field and the top research journal. The MSU College of Education was selected to host the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) for five years starting onā¦ Read More »
MSU ranked #4 for best online master’s programs in education
Michigan State University is ranked fourth in the nation for best online master’s programs in education. The ranking is the highest recorded for MSU in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, and up one from 2019. New in the 2020 rankings are specialties, intended to help prospective students examine schools, and their programs, moreā¦ Read More »
Education alumna named Rhodes Scholar
Anna Esenther, a 2019 Michigan State University education graduate and elementary teacher, was named to the 2020 class of Rhodes Scholars. She is only the 20th person from MSU to receive the honor, arguably the most prestigious international scholarship one can earn. Esenther is originally from Ashland, Mass. and came to MSU as a recipientā¦ Read More »
Ph.D. student puts new lens on passport photos
What do you want the world to know about you? Michigan State University Ph.D. student Vivek Vellanki asked 50 local immigrants of all ages and nationalities to answer this question. But he wasn’t collecting words. He gave them their own passport photoāsimple, blown up to poster size. He also provided supplies they could use toā¦ Read More »
25 years, and still No. 1!
Many things have changed over the past quarter century. But, year after year, Spartan educators have continued to prove that Michigan State University leads the nation in elementary and secondary education. This year, the MSU College of Education community can celebrate once more. U.S. News & World Report has ranked MSU #1 in elementary andā¦ Read More »
College ranks in nation’s top-5 for online education programs
Michigan State University is ranked fifth in the nation for best online master’s programs in education. The college is the best-ranked among Michigan schools and is tied for the top ranking in the Big Ten, according to the annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report. āAt MSU, we are dedicated to creating and teachingā¦ Read More »