Deborah Feltz, a professor and chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, has been selected as one of 11 MSU professors to be named a University Distinguished Professor in 2011. This exclusive title is among the highest honors that can be bestowed on a faculty member by the university. Those selected for the… Read More »
August “Jerry” Benson, a former Michigan State University associate professor, advisor and alumnus, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2011. He was 94. Benson’s career at MSU spanned from 1964-83. He earned his master’s degree (’59) and Ph.D. (’69) from the MSU College of Education. According to family, Benson was a proud Spartan fan and a goodwill ambassador for MSU. He was… Read More »
Throughout her professional career, MSU teacher education Professor Patricia Edwards has addressed one big question: How does the world read? Edwards provided answers for the African American community by co-writing a 202-page book entitled, “Change is Gonna Come: Transforming Literacy Education for African American Students.” Today Edwards will receive the prestigious Edward B. Fry Book Award from the Literacy… Read More »
Not only are working mothers multitasking more frequently than working fathers, but their multitasking experience is more negative as well, according to a new study co-authored by Michigan State University researcher Barbara Schneider. The study, published in the December issue of American Sociological Review, found that working mothers spend about 10 more hours per week… Read More »
The Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) has named College of Education graduate Tina Kerr as the 2012 Michigan Superintendent of the Year. Kerr is superintendent of Coldwater Community Schools (CCS). MASA Executive Director William H. Mayes visited the Coldwater Board of Education meeting on November 21, 2011 to announce Kerr’s selection. “This is a… Read More »
When it comes to giving back to the community, Spartans are leaders — and the heartwarming story of John Shinsky and his orphanage in Mexico is no exception. Growing up for Shinsky was far from typical. When he was only seven years old, his father suffered a fatal heart attack, and shortly after that, his mother placed him in an orphanage for a chance… Read More »
A recent opinion piece from the Orlando Sentinel addressed one of Florida education’s most troubling statistics: that only 28 percent of Floridian eighth-graders are considered “proficient” in mathematics. The solution? Attract top math teachers to middle schools, said guest columnist Paul Cottle. Cottle referenced the research of MSU professor William Schmidt, which said that U.S. math instruction is weak because the teachers themselves often have… Read More »
Deborah Feltz, a professor and chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, has been selected as one of 10 MSU professors to be named a University Distinguished Professor in 2011. This exclusive title is among the highest honors that can be bestowed on a faculty member by the university. Those selected for the title have been recognized nationally and… Read More »
James L. Page, who was a faculty member in the Michigan State University College of Education from 1957 through 1985, died on Nov. 9, 2011 at the age of 90. His funeral was Thursday. According to his obituary, Dr. Page worked his entire career as a teacher and professor. He enjoyed people and was head… Read More »
Barbara Schneider, a nationally regarded scholar on education, youth and families, has been selected as one of 11 Michigan State University professors to be named a University Distinguished Professor in 2011. She was recognized for the honor, which is one of the highest that can be bestowed on a faculty member by the university, during an evening reception on… Read More »
