Nearly ten years have passed since the horrific events that occurred on September 11, 2001. This upcoming Sunday will be a day of remembrance and unity for millions of Americans who witnessed the events first-hand or on live television. But what of today’s children, who were either too young to comprehend the day’s importance or not yet born? Ira David… Read More »
Greenhow says social networking boosts student performance
Christine Greenhow, assistant professor of educational psychology and educational technology at the Michigan State University College of Education, suggests that social networking websites help students perform better in school. “When kids feel connected and have a strong sense of belonging to the school community, they do better in school,” Greenhow explained. Greenhow discovered this while surveying 600 low-income… Read More »
College mourns loss of LATTICE founder Sally McClintock
Current and former members of the College of Education community are mourning the loss of Sally McClintock who died Saturday, Aug 27. The memorial service will be held October 28 in East Lansing. McClintock (MA ’75, Ed.S. ’87), was a long time teacher and administrator. Among her many contributions to the field was her leading… Read More »
Remembering professor emeritus J. Bruce Burke
The College of Education would like to extend great sympathy for the loss of beloved professor emeritus J. Bruce Burke, who passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 in Sarasota, Fla. Interment will be held at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Toledo, Ohio, on Aug. 27, 2011 at 11 a.m. From 1964 to 1999, Burke contributed… Read More »
MSU names director of research institute on mathematics, science education
Joseph Krajcik, a well-known science education expert, has been named director of the Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education (IRMSE) at Michigan State University. The interdisciplinary center, launched during a Washington, D.C. conference last fall, is designed to address some of the most pressing challenges related to teaching science and mathematics by bringing… Read More »
Alumnus wins internationally competitive grant for children’s literature research
Thomas Crisp, who received his Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching and Educational Policy from the Michigan State University College of Education in 2008, has been awarded the Elva Knight Research Grant from the International Reading Association. Recipients of the honor receive up to $8,000 to fund two years of research that pertains to reading and literacy. Each… Read More »
Teacher influence persists in early grades
Having consistently good teachers in elementary school appears to be as important for student achievement as small class sizes, according to new research by a Michigan State University education scholar. The study by Spyros Konstantopoulos found that, starting in kindergarten, teachers can significantly affect students’ reading and math scores in later grades. The study, which… Read More »
Professor co-chairs national conference on learning progressions in science, mathematics
Michigan State University Professor Charles (Andy) Anderson will help bring together more than 50 leading researchers, educators and policymakers next week in an effort to reach consensus about learning progressions – an emerging approach for reforming science and mathematics education. Research on learning progressions (or trajectories), which focus on improving how students develop scientific or… Read More »
A seventh year of success for the Summer High School Scholars Program
About 70 high school students from Detroit, Chicago and other urban locations are participating in the Michigan State University College of Education’s seventh annual Summer High School Scholars Program on campus this summer. During this month-long program, students attend a variety of college preparation courses, reside in university dorm rooms and participate in several other activities… Read More »
KDP counselor Dumont awarded for chapter excellence
College of Education advisor Kristy Dumont was recently awarded the Kappa Delta Pi Regional Counselor Award for the Midwest Region, which covers 10 states. Dumont was selected based on her outstanding work as staff advisor for the MSU KDP chapter. She will be recognized for her achievements at the KDP Biennial Convocation on Nov. 4,… Read More »