University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards is a recipient of the International Literacy Association (ILA) William S. Gray Citation of Merit. Since 1957, the prestigious award has annually recognized an ILA member who has made outstanding contributions to various aspects of literacy development, including research, theory, practice and policy. According to the ILA, it is the… Read More »
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Noreen Naseem Rodríguez will lead the first-ever Transformative Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation. The grant funds a multidisciplinary team study to conduct a large-scale study on community-driven initiatives to teach Asian American Studies in K-12 classrooms. Their study across five states will explore how communities advocate for curricular policies… Read More »
Sheila Orr, a three-time Spartan and recent graduate of the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) Ph.D. program, is a recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Individual STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellowship. The $330,021 grant will fund Orr’s research exploring how mentor teachers and the families of PK-12 students can support future secondary mathematics teachers… Read More »
Four graduate students received the inaugural College of Education Distinguished Graduate Student Awards in Justice and Equity Pedagogy. “As a committee, we know that graduate students do so, so much in our college,” said Assistant Professor Scott Farver, co-creator and award facilitator. “We have all had the privilege of working with so many amazing students… Read More »
Alyssa Voort Uher received recognition from Michigan State University for their dedication and commitment to teaching and pedagogy. Uher, who will earn a Ph.D. in Special Education following the successful defense of their dissertation in July 2024, earned an Excellence-in-Teaching Citation at the All-University Awards. Throughout their time at MSU, Uher taught more than 20… Read More »
Preschool suspension rates are shocking across the nation. Across the U.S., about 250 preschoolers are suspended or expelled daily, according to findings from the Center for American Progress (2017) and the National Survey of Children’s Health (2016). But how do caregivers experience the tragic phenomenon? Research led by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Charis Lauren… Read More »
Associate Professor Matthew Brodhead received an Outstanding Mentor award from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The award celebrates scholars who have contributed to their students’ success through mentoring and leadership. Brodhead was honored during the organization’s 50th annual convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 25. “Mentorship is, at its core, the most important… Read More »
Professor and internationally recognized scholar Kristen Renn is a recipient of MSU’s William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award. Each year, the award recognizes up to 10 faculty for their consistent record of outstanding scholarship in research or creative activities, teaching and community engagement. Renn was nominated by Department of Educational Administration Chairperson Sheneka Williams. “Dr.… Read More »
On May 7, two-time Michigan State University alum Kelley Cusmano walked into the packed auditorium at Rochester High School (RHS) to what she thought was a surprise event for a fellow staff member. She felt a nudge and was directed towards the center, where a life-changing announcement was made. State Superintendent Michael Rice announced Cusmano… Read More »
The first-ever College of Education Awards were given in May 2024 to faculty and staff who have made extraordinary contributions to the college community. The awards recognize individuals for their research, teaching and leadership. They were developed and disseminated by Associate Deans Emily Bouck and Matthew Koehler, and supported by Dean Jerlando F. L. Jackson.… Read More »
