Brittany Jones, a recent doctoral graduate of the collegeâs Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) program, is a recipient of the 2023 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Exemplary Research Award. The annual award recognizes research that has the potential to bring substantial changes in social studies education research and practice. Jonesâ research examines⊠Read More »
A new book co-written by MSU Assistant Professor Noreen Naseem RodrĂguez will help elementary schools weave Asian American cultures, identities, histories and more into classroom curriculum. This is the first book of its kind to help elementary educators teach Asian American topics, according to Naseem RodrĂguez. While other books have been published, they only focus⊠Read More »
In 2018, the State of Michiganâs School Safety Task Force released a report recommending 29 actions be taken by policymakers and K-12 schools to improve school safety. In response, the Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) applied for and was awarded two competitive grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of⊠Read More »
College of Education fixed-term faculty member and alum Christina Wyman turned childhood trauma into an inspiring childrenâs novel with her new book, âJawbreaker.â The bookâs main character, Maximillia or âMax,â is an imaginative 12-year-old middle school student who happens to be a gifted writer, but faces chronic bullying, a facial abnormality and rough home life.⊠Read More »
For the second straight year, a Michigan State University Spartan has been named the Educator of the Year by the Lansing branch of the NAACP. University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards received the honor formally in October 2023. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations who help promote the NAACPâs mission. “When the committee looked through⊠Read More »
Michigan State University Professor Connie Sung was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. The designation recognizes Sung for her contributions to the field of psychology. She is one of five scholars to be named a Fellow of APA’s Division 22: Rehabilitation Psychology in 2023. She is one of two current MSU College of⊠Read More »
MSU alum Stephanie J. Brewer was selected as the sole recipient of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement’s Dissertation Award. This award acknowledges a dissertation that advances research on service-learning and community engagement. It also celebrates work that has the potential to impact the field, communities and practices. Brewer examined undergraduate⊠Read More »
A hybrid fellowship opportunity in the Michigan State University College of Education will prepare future practitioners in school psychology and applied behavior analysis. Funded by a more than $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, Project FOCCUS3 will support 18 practitioners develop expertise in assisting children with high-intensity⊠Read More »
An innovative new Michigan State University masterâs program will equip current and aspiring instructional designers to become field leaders in a diverse range of educational settings. The M.A. in Learning Experience Design (MALXD) is currently accepting applications to join its inaugural cohort of students in Fall 2024. Learning experience design involves the creation of educational⊠Read More »
According to a 2023 survey conducted by Salesforce, 65% of Millennials or Gen Zers are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT. With its increased usage in virtually every sector, particularly education, Professor Aman Yadav and Assistant Professor Michael Lachney will equip future K-12 educators with the necessary knowledge and tools through a⊠Read More »
