Professor Amita Chudgar, an expert in the field of international and comparative education, has been appointed to interim associate dean and full-time director of the Office for International Studies in Education (OISE). Chudgar, who joined the Michigan State University College of Education in 2010, serves as a professor of education policy. She has explored how… Read More »
Sheila M. Fitzgerald, professor emerita with the Department of Teacher Education, died February 22, 2024. Fitzgerald was with the college from 1972 until 1997. In 1972, Fitzgerald began with the College of Education, teaching English language arts at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. In 1983, Fitzgerald became a full professor. Throughout her career, Fitzgerald… Read More »
A new fellowship opportunity will empower students in Michigan State’s online M.A. in Learning Experience Design (MALXD) to shape the future of the program. The Learner Insight Fellowship will award $1,000 grants to 25 MALXD students who join the program’s first cohort of students this fall. Recipients will be required to provide feedback on their… Read More »
Michigan State University Professor Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, a leading scholar on student motivation in the college’s Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE), has been named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow. Each year, individuals are acknowledged for their outstanding scientific or scholarly endeavors in educational research, or for their contributions to the… Read More »
Michigan State University College of Education Dean Jerlando F. L. Jackson was named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow in February 2024. The honor recognizes scholars for their “exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research,” said AERA in a news release. Jackson was one of three Michigan State University Spartans named to this… Read More »
Patricia A. Edwards, an internationally recognized literacy scholar, was named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow in February 2024. The honor recognizes scholars for their “exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research,” said AERA in a news release. Edwards was one of three Michigan State University Spartans named to this year’s cohort. Dean… Read More »
Michigan State University remains home to some of the most prestigious online education master’s degree programs in the United States. According to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, MSU ranks #7 overall and four specialty programs are ranked in the top-five. Among specialties within education, the MSU’s College of Education ranked: Out of 303… Read More »
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). “Restorative practices build community and relationships between students… Read More »
Nearly 20 K-12 teachers will return to the classroom as Michigan State University graduate students in January, supported by a new partnership between the College of Education and Rockford Public Schools. These educators will join the M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) program, allowing them to earn their master’s degrees, additional teaching endorsements, and new… Read More »
Michigan State University’s Kinesiology Ph.D. program is ranked #11 in the nation by the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) — improving its position by 12 spots since the last time rankings were announced in 2020. “I am very proud of our dedicated faculty, students and collaborative community who have propelled us forward 12 positions in… Read More »
