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Floden receives top national honor for career achievement in teacher education – News

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Robert E. Floden, University Distinguished Professor and dean emeritus of the College of Education, has been named the honoree for the 2022 AACTE David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education.  Presented by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the recognition honors an individual for their exemplary career achievement in… Read More »

Leading teacher education: Margaret Crocco – New Educator

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Social studies scholar Margaret Crocco has retired after five years as chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Teacher Education (TE). During that time, she helped grow the university’s reputation in teacher education while also shepherding changes to meet shifting demands of the field. For example, the MSU Teacher Preparation Program remains accredited and… Read More »

Study Abroad Scholarship for Teacher Education Students – ED-Connect

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  Preparing Teachers for Global Classrooms Through Study Abroad MSU International Studies and Programs and the College of Education announce the Preparing Teachers for Global Classrooms Through Study Abroad scholarship for teacher education students participating in MSU sponsored study abroad programs summer and fall 2019. This scholarship recognizes the vital importance of preparing globally competent and globally… Read More »

I would like to make an appointment with a Teacher Education advisor to discuss transfer admission. How do I schedule an appointment? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Non-MSU students who want to schedule advising appointments can call our office at (517) 353-9680 to request a telephone or in-person appointment. In addition, prospective secondary education students should plan to meet with an advisor in their degree major (e.g., Mathematics, English, Interdisciplinary Social Science, etc.).  To find contact information for individual departments, please use… Read More »

$1M gift establishes endowed professorship in teacher education – News

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Long before Dr. Cathy Oberg Blight became one of Flint’s leading pathologists, helping Hurley Medical Center diagnose and care for thousands of patients, she was a child who visited the classroom where her father taught agriculture. She was growing up immersed in education, and she fondly recalls the moment her mother, the school librarian, called… Read More »

Assistant Professor in World Language Teacher Education College of Education – Resources

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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure system assistant professor for World Language teacher education. MSU offers teacher certification in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. A successful candidate will have opportunities… Read More »

Alvin and Irene Arens Scholarship in Teacher Education – Resources

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It is the Donor’s particular desire that these funds are used to provide the greatest impact on individual students from disadvantaged circumstances in an effort to break generational poverty cycles. To qualify, candidates for this award must be admitted or provisionally admitted into a Teacher Preparation program in elementary, secondary or special education and able… Read More »

Administrative Assistant I- Teacher Education – Resources

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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University announces an opening for a Administrative Assistant I. This position willl assist the Chairperson for the Department of Teacher Education with departmental administrative and operational responsibilites. Duties: Include but are not limited to the following: course scheduling to include room assignments for courses and sections and final exam scheduling; compiling and… Read More »

Department of Teacher Education – Resources

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Teaching Assistantships Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Summer 2014 Note: Students applying to teach TE150 should go to the Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education link and follow the directions on the CEPSE job posting page.. TE/CEP 150 Reflections on Learning   Program: Teacher CertificationFaculty Contact: Kelly Mix (for Fall/Spring) TE/CEP 150-online section Reflections on Learning (Online section)   Faculty Contact: Matthew… Read More »

Chair - Department of Teacher Education – Resources

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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University is seeking an associate/full professor in teacher education to serve as department chair. The ideal candidate should be committed to inclusive leadership of a department that is research and grant productive, dedicated to quality teaching, and concerned for the optimal development of undergraduate, masters’ and doctoral degree students.… Read More »

Fixed-term faculty - Teacher education- grand rapids instructor – Resources

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Job Summary The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University is seeking outstanding candidates for a fixed-term (non-tenure stream) faculty position in support of our secondary and elementary teacher preparation programs. This position is a 2/3-time appointment with the potential for full-time work dependent upon applicant qualifications, intern enrollment in the Grand Rapids area,… Read More »

Clerical Technical- Office Assistant III- Teacher Education – Resources

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Duties: Representing the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education, this position will be responsible for support of all the graduate programs in a very large, complex, and highly-collaborative unit; specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: process graduate admissions for the Department; provide information to the Department faculty, staff,… Read More »

FIXED TERM ACADEMIC STAFF- RESEARCH ASSOCIATE- TEACHER EDUCATION – Resources

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The College of Education seeks a qualified Research Associate for the Department of Teacher Education. Duties: Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: researching current events with relevance to course topics; writing assessment items to elicit students’ understanding of course topics; analyzing student interviews and written responses for evidence of students’ understanding… Read More »

Ed. S. Programs in Teacher Education – Teacher Education

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Educational specialist degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education has been recommended for discontinuation with a moratorium on admission effective SS10. Department Perspective on Ed. S. Programs The program is designed for educators and other practitioners who want opportunities for serious, engaging study and colleagueship in a university setting. The flexible requirements of the program… Read More »

Course Offerings in the Department of Teacher Education – Teacher Education

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Courses listed below are generally approved for the MATC student program plan. Please note: You may look beyond this MATC course list and include courses approved by your advisor. (Note “Effective Dates” indicates when course was/will be first offered.) See additional College of Education department listings in CEP, EAD, KIN and our Concentration and Electives page for… Read More »

Course Descriptions (Department of Teacher Education) – Teacher Education

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Note: not all of the following list of courses are offered every year. Please consult the MSU Schedule of Courses for current academic year offerings. Course:            TE 805 Learning Mathematics with TechnologyCredits:            Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 33(3-0)Description:      Current technologies for teaching and learning mathematics with understanding. Technology for multiple representations of mathematical ideas, modeling, and authentic learning… Read More »

Re-imagining Teacher Education in Michigan – Publications

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Teacher education is a key part of the education system. Through recruitment, selection, preservice preparation, and support for experienced teachers, teacher education institutions contribute to the quality of P-12 instruction, and ultimately to student learning. The design and conduct of teacher education is shaped by state and federal policies, by work of P-12 educators, and… Read More »

Implications of the Next Generation Science Standards for Students, Teachers, and Teacher Education – Green & Write

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This week’s post is written by David Stroupe (Ph.D., University of Washington). David is an assistant professor of teacher education and the associate director of STEM Teacher Education at the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University.  David is interested in how teachers learn from practice in and across their varied contexts.  He also studies… Read More »

Illuminating teacher education at minority-serving institutions – News

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The legacy and importance of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) for teacher education is celebrated in a new book co-edited by an MSU College of Education faculty member. Emery Petchauer, an associate professor of teacher education, helped write and facilitate the creation of “Teacher Education across Minority-Serving Institutions: Programs, Policies and Social Justice.” The book is the… Read More »

New blog complements leading teacher education journal – News

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Last year, the Michigan State University College of Education was selected to host the Journal of Teacher Education, the premier journal in the field. Several faculty members and graduate assistants joined the editorial team for the journal, which will be based at MSU through 2018. As part of their term, the team—which includes Dean Robert Floden,… Read More »

Author Interview: Dr. Hilary Conklin and Dr. Hilary Hughes, “Practices of Compassionate, Critical, Justice-Oriented Teacher Education” – JTE Insider

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This interview features the authors of “Practices of Compassionate, Critical, Justice-Oriented Teacher Education”, Dr. Hilary Conklin and Dr. Hilary E. Hughes. We asked the authors to share the stories and experiences behind the research.  Their article is published in the January 2016 JTE issue and is currently available online here. Q: What motivated you to… Read More »

MSU selected to edit Journal of Teacher Education – News

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Michigan State University’s College of Education has been named as the next editorial host of the Journal of Teacher Education (JTE), the premier journal for teacher education. The editors were selected through a competitive proposal process and approved for a three-year term by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), The current editorial… Read More »

Teacher education department names new chairperson – News

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Nationally-known social studies scholar Margaret Crocco was recently named chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. She had previously served as a visiting scholar at the College of Education, and her appointment as chairperson began on May 16. Most recently, Crocco was professor and dean of the College of Education at… Read More »

The Quality of Teachers & Teacher Education – New Educator

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Teacher education is currently the focus of much debate and criticism. Should teachers be prepared at universities? Should teachers and teacher education programs be held accountable for student test scores? These are just a couple of questions that are being asked among educators, policymakers and the news media. The teacher preparation program at Michigan State… Read More »

Graduate Employees Union honors teacher education department, faculty member – News

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The Graduate Employees Union at Michigan State University has selected the Department of Teacher Education to receive its Outstanding Department Award for 2012. The award recognizes departments at MSU for creating positive working relationships with their graduate teaching assistants. In addition, associate professor of teacher education Dorinda Carter Andrews received the Outstanding Supervisor Award from… Read More »

The future of teacher education: Department presents speaker series – News

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Teacher education is currently the focus of much debate and criticism. Should teachers be educated at universities? Should teachers and teacher education programs be held accountable for K-1 student test scores? These are just a couple of questions that are being asked among educators, policymakers and the news media. The teacher preparation program at Michigan… Read More »

Teacher education matters. A study of middle school mathematics teacher preparation in six countries. – Publications

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Schmidt, W., Blömeke, S., & Tatto, M.T. (2011).  New York, NY: Teachers College Press. Based on a major international teacher education research project—the Mathematics Teaching in the 21st Century Study (MT21)—this book investigates the pre-service preparation of middle school mathematics teachers in the United States, South Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Bulgaria, and Mexico. The study was… Read More »

Psychology in Teacher Education: Efficacy, professionalization, management, and habit. – Publications

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Lynn Fendler (in press).  In P. Smeyers & M. DePaepe (Eds.). The attraction of psychology. Dortrecht: Springer Publications. Educational psychology is a required element in the curriculum for all accredited teacher preparation programs in the United States, and background knowledge in educational psychology is assessed on examinations for teacher licensure in most jurisdictions.  Tranditional university-based… Read More »

Teacher education student wins science teaching fellowship – News

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Sheila Frederixon, a secondary teacher candidate majoring in mathematics, has been selected to complete a prestigious five-year teaching fellowship with the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF). KSTF Fellows receive significant financial support for expenses such as tuition and classroom materials, rigorous ongoing professional development opportunities and exposure to a valuable network of fellow educators in… Read More »

Teacher education student wins science teaching fellowship – Research

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Sheila Frederixon, a secondary teacher candidate majoring in mathematics, has been selected to complete a prestigious five-year teaching fellowship with the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF). KSTF Fellows receive significant financial support for expenses such as tuition and classroom materials, rigorous ongoing professional development opportunities and exposure to a valuable network of fellow educators in… Read More »

Teacher education professor selected to be AERA Fellow – News

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Mary Kennedy, professor of teacher education at Michigan State University, was selected as one of 31 scholars to be an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow for 2011. Fellows are recognized for their exceptional scientific or scholarly contributions to education research, or significant contributions to the field through the development of research opportunities and settings.… Read More »

Teacher education professor selected to be AERA Fellow – Research

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Mary Kennedy, professor of teacher education at Michigan State University, was selected as one of 31 scholars to be an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow for 2011. Fellows are recognized for their exceptional scientific or scholarly contributions to education research, or significant contributions to the field through the development of research opportunities and settings.… Read More »

Joyce Scholarship available for teacher education students – News

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The Canadian Studies Center at Michigan State University is taking applications for the Joyce Scholarship Essay Contest, which will provide $1,000 scholarships to five College of Education students preparing for K-12 teaching careers. The deadline for submission is 3 p.m. Oct. 4, 2010. Applicants must complete an application form and submit a paper of at… Read More »

Joyce Scholarship available for teacher education students – Research

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The Canadian Studies Center at Michigan State University is taking applications for the Joyce Scholarship Essay Contest, which will provide $1,000 scholarships to five College of Education students preparing for K-12 teaching careers. The deadline for submission is 3 p.m. Oct. 4, 2010. Applicants must complete an application form and submit a paper of at… Read More »

Numeracy Education Course for Teacher Educators – Office of International Studies in Education

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Michigan State University’s Global Education Engagement Program, part of the Office of International Studies in Education, is pleased to present this 32-hour Numeracy Education online professional development course for teacher educators (16 hours synchronous, and 16 hours asynchronous). This intensive professional learning course is designed to strengthen and enhance professional practice, engage participants in active… Read More »

Literacy Education Course for Teacher Educators – Office of International Studies in Education

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The College of Education at Michigan State University is pleased to present this 30-hour Literacy Education professional development course for teacher educators in Indonesia. This intensive online professional learning course is designed to strengthen and enhance professional practice, engage participants in active learning, and transform literacy practices. This course will explore the basis of literacy… Read More »

Grad student earns Fulbright to study how education policy affects teachers in Senegal – News

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Michigan State University doctoral student Rachel Lockart is studying long-term effects of education reforms on teachers and teacher education in Senegal during a year-long Fulbright-Hays Fellowship. Lockart, part of the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) doctoral program, will examine how policy changes since the early 1990s continue to have an impact on elementary teachers… Read More »

Teacher resignation letters paint bleak picture of U.S. education – News

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As teacher resignation letters increasingly go public—and viral—new research indicates teachers are not leaving solely due to low pay and retirement, but also because of what they see as a broken education system. In a trio of studies, Michigan State University education expert Alyssa Hadley Dunn and colleagues examined the relatively new phenomenon of teachers… Read More »

I am applying for admission to the Special Education program. Do I use the same application to apply to the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

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The application process is the same (see Applications and Admissions), except that you will also need to document 42 hours of experience working with children and/or youth who have special needs.  You will find additional information on the Special Education website. Experience documentation forms must be submitted electronically before the end of the first week of… Read More »

I am a certified elementary teacher, and I would like to add the ZS (Early Childhood-General and Special Education) endorsement to my certificate. How can I do that? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Elementary teachers who wish to add the ZS endorsement to their teaching certificates must complete a planned program developed in consultation with an advisor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (see Early Childhood-General and Special Education Endorsement [ZS]).  The teacher must first complete an application for the Early Childhood-General and Special Education… Read More »

MSU's Education Policy Center to Host Conference on Teacher Preparation – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid The Education Policy Center (EPC) at Michigan State University (MSU) will host a one-day conference on teacher preparation Friday April 22nd.  The conference, titled “The Changing Face of Teacher Preparation: Aspirations, Design, and Evidence”, will feature speakers including William Schmidt (MSU), Sarah Reckhow (MSU), and Suzanne Wilson (University of Connecticut). For a… Read More »

State Superintendent Reports on Michigan’s Failing Schools, Education Committee Members Point Fingers at Teachers – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto On February 16, Michigan’s Senate Education Committee met to hear a presentation delivered by State Superintendent Brian J. Whiston. The presentation focused on Michigan’s failing schools and the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) plans for improving them. Whiston and his colleagues highlighted schools that have moved from priority to reward status and… Read More »

Fair Evaluations for Special Education Teachers – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid In Michigan, new teacher evaluation polices were scheduled to take effect in the 2013-14 school year, but were delayed, and then delayed again, and now are scheduled to begin during the 2015-16 school year. Problems include what percentage of teachers’ evaluations should be tied to student test scores and what tests should… Read More »

Helping New Special Education Teachers Succeed -- Research by Peter Youngs – Publications

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A study by researchers in Michigan State University’s College of Education reports that new special education teachers face more and different challenges than new general education teachers.  This study, published in Teachers College Record, suggests that school districts can help their students and staff by rethinking the induction support they give first and second year… Read More »

Schmidt in Education Week: Are U.S. math teachers measuring up? – News

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Last month, Education Week raised an important issue in its special publication, Quality Counts: Are U.S. math teachers receiving enough teacher training? For insight, Education Week consulted William Schmidt, a University Distinguished Professor of education and statistics at Michigan State University. Schmidt said that U.S. middle school mathematics teachers and students perform significantly lower on math examinations than those in several… Read More »

New book explores teacher response to reforms in literacy education – News

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Changes in education policy, most notably the  mandates of No Child Left Behind, have often forced teachers to reconcile outside expectations with the specific needs of their students and their own professional knowledge and values. Professor of teacher education Susan Florio-Ruane explores how teachers handle those unique situations in a new book, Standing for Literacy:… Read More »

Charter schools and teachers: Education Policy Center study cited in Education Week – News

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To read the article “Charters Seen as Lab for Report’s Ideas on Teachers” from Education Week, please visit: http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&levelId=2100.

Charter schools and teachers: Education Policy Center study cited in Education Week – Research

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To read the article “Charters Seen as Lab for Report’s Ideas on Teachers” from Education Week, please visit: http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&levelId=2100.

MSU scholars utilize boxing to bring cultural responsiveness to computer science education – News

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The racial disparities that exist in field of computer science (CS) are concerning. According a 2023 report from Kapor Center, Black students represented just 6% of students in both advanced CS courses despite being 15% of the overall student population. Despite making up 13% of the labor force, Black professionals currently hold only 3.7% of… Read More »

How to navigate AI and social media in education – New Educator

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Christine Greenhow is a professor of educational psychology and educational technology in Michigan State University’s College of Education. Greenhow is an expert on learning in social media contexts with the goal of improving theory, practice and policy. She shares insights on how artificial intelligence, or AI, is impacting social media in the education space. With AI-powered technologies… Read More »

Teacher reflections & MSU research: Pre-K during COVID-19 – News

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Research from Michigan State University scholars is examining what the first year of teaching during COVID-19 was like for 25 pre-K teachers in Michigan. The work was led by Associate Professor Bethany Wilinski and Assistant Professor Alyssa Morley from the College of Education and Assistant Professor Jamie Heng-Chieh Wu from the College of Social Science.… Read More »

Alum named National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow – News

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MSU College of Education alumna Davena Jackson has been named a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow. The annual program supports early career scholars who engage in “critical areas of education research.” Just 25 were selected for the cohort out of 195 applicants. Honorees receive funding and opportunities to attend professional development events. Jackson… Read More »

Alumna named Michigan Teacher of the Year – News

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Two-time Michigan State University College of Education alumna Candice Jackson has been named the 2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). She is just the third African American to receive the award and first educator from Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) in 16 years. “It’s been an overwhelming and humbling experience,” said Jackson, who… Read More »

Hauck receives MSU Teacher-Scholar Award – News

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Department of Kinesiology Assistant Professor Janet Hauck is a recipient of the 2022-2023 MSU Teacher-Scholar Award. The honor, part of the All-University Awards held on May 8, celebrates individuals who are early in their tenure-system career at MSU who have made a notable impact on their students, colleagues and community through their devotion and skill… Read More »

MSU College of Education joins $10M grant to create, educate about U.S. equitable food systems – News

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A transdisciplinary team of researchers, educators and extension experts led by Michigan State University has received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create more sustainable and equitable food systems in the Midwest and beyond. The five-year integrated project is funded through the Sustainable Agricultural Systems program of the USDA’s… Read More »

Learning, Culture, and Technology in Europe Education Abroad Program – ED-Connect

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GECP students or any student pursuing teacher preparation might be interested in studying abroad this summer with the Learning, Culture, and Technology in Europe education abroad program to Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The application deadline is March 22nd and there are spots still available for this summer’s program. To learn more about this… Read More »

Conference Funding Opportunity for New Teachers – ED-Connect

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Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan Offers New Teachers Funding to Attend theMichigan Reading Association 2023 Annual Conference in March (Marquette, Michigan) – The Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan is offering beginning teachers an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with expenses to attend the Michigan Reading Association (MRA) 2023 Annual Conference in Grand Rapids,… Read More »

Learn about MSU’s new graduate certificate in Teacher Leadership – ED-Connect

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The College of Education has unveiled a new Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership, making MSU one of only three universities to provide the Michigan Advanced Professional Education Certificate. This new, fully online program is for Michigan teachers aspiring to lead instructional and organizational change in their schools and districts. Think you might want to pursue… Read More »

MSU offers new certificate in Teacher Leadership – News

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Are you an educator who is ready to become a leader in your school or district?  Michigan State University, known nationally for its quality teacher preparation programs, now offers a graduate certificate in Teacher Leadership. MSU’s College of Education is one of only three universities in Michigan approved by the state Department of Education to… Read More »

Join Kappa Delta Pi - Education Student Organization – ED-Connect

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Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) is an MSU student organization open to future educators. KDP’s mission is to inspire and equip future and new teachers to thrive. This organization is part of a national honor society in education and is widely known and respected in the field. Participate in professional development activities, network with K-12 professionals,… Read More »

MSU's Teacher Preparation Program becomes more affordable, addresses teacher shortage – News

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The Michigan State University Teacher Preparation Program is moving from a five-year to a four-year model, beginning in fall 2023.  The new model is a reshaped version of the well-regarded undergraduate program. It will maintain core elements — including the yearlong internship and curriculum centered on social justice and equity — but will become more… Read More »

Educational Opportunities and Community Development In Rural Michigan: A Roadmap For State Policy – Office of K-12 Outreach

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David Arsen, Tanner Delpier, Annie Gensterblum, Rebecca Jacobsen, and Alexandra Stamm Michigan State University Education Policy Report September 2022 Overview: This report highlights key areas in which current state policies are failing Michigan’s rural schools and communities. Too often, current policies do not provide the opportunities we know are important for students to thrive as… Read More »

Herbel-Eisenmann named leader of MSU’s mathematics education programming – News

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Beth Herbel-Eisenmann has been named director of the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) and the Mathematics Education graduate program director as of August 16, 2022.  Herbel-Eisenmann received her Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching and Educational Policy from MSU in 2000. She served as assistant professor at various universities before returning to MSU in 2008, where she… Read More »

MSU scholars: How to add number talks to special education mathematics classrooms – News

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Number talks are a tool used in K-12 classrooms to engage students in mathematical learning and reasoning. While increasingly being used in general education classrooms, it is not often employed in special education classrooms. MSU College of Education scholars have developed suggestions on how educators can incorporate number talks into special education classrooms sustainably and… Read More »

Strengthening Inclusive Education through Universal Design for Learning: Grades K-12 – Office of International Studies in Education

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The Global Center for Innovation and Learning (GCFIL) and Michigan State University (MSU) are proud to present this professional development program for K-12 educators. This 30‐hour teacher certificate program focuses on improving the pedagogical skills of teachers in Grades K‐12 for Strengthening Inclusive Education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The program features a series of intensive online learning… Read More »

Curriculum Design and Development Course for Teacher Educators – Office of International Studies in Education

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The College of Education at Michigan State University is pleased to present this 30-hour professional development course in Curriculum Design and Development for teacher educators in Indonesia. This intensive online professional learning course is designed to strengthen and enhance professional practice, engage participants in active learning, and transform teaching practices. This course will explore the… Read More »

Globally recognized: MSU named #2 in world for education – News

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For the third year in a row, Michigan State University has been named #2 in the world for education, according to one widely used international ranking of universities.  “These rankings illuminate the dedicated, impactful work of scholars across our college and institution who are addressing challenges in global education,” said Jerlando F. L. Jackson, dean… Read More »

Yadav named Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Education – News

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Michigan State University Professor Aman Yadav, known for his research and outreach on computer science education and computational thinking, has been named Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Education at MSU.  Yadav was also recently named the associate director of computer science education for the CREATE for STEM Institute, a collaboration between the College of Natural Science… Read More »

Alums named National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellows  – News

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Michigan State University Spartans have been named among the scholars for the 2022 cohort of National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.   The annual program supports early career scholars who are engaging in “critical areas of education research.” In addition to professional development and networking activities, the scholars will receive $70,000 in support to… Read More »

Nevins, Perez named College of Education student commencement speakers – News

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Elaine Nevins and Mak Perez are two outstanding seniors who were selected to speak during baccalaureate commencement celebrations for the Class of 2022. Learn more about their paths to success. ELAINE NEVINS Graduating from MSU is a dream come true for Nevins, who is earning her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Growing up, she played almost… Read More »

MSU leads national research focusing on improving racial equity in teacher preparation programs – News

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Ongoing research led by Michigan State University Associate Professor Terry Flennaugh is examining processes in teacher preparation programs that aid in enacting racial justice. The goal: Understanding elements that work and suggesting improvements for all teacher preparation programs nationwide. The work is funded by the Hewlett Foundation, which originally supported the work in 2019 with… Read More »

Teacher Fair - Who can attend? – ED-Connect

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On Monday, March 14, 2022, MSU will host the Virtual Teacher & Administrator Career Fair on Handshake. This fair brings in over 100 school districts and education-related organizations from around the state and country. Event registration Student/candidate registration opens on Monday, February 21 at 6:00 PM to sign up for one-on-one and/or group sessions with… Read More »

Education Policy Fellowship Program – Education Policy Fellowship Program

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Program History 2011 and 2012 Field Experience to Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, China 2013 Field Experience to London, Cambridge and Oxford, England 2015 Field Experience to Thimphu and Paro, Bhutan 2016 Field Experience to Bangalore, Delhi and Agra, India 2017 Field Experience to Beijing, Chongqing, Chengdu and Shanghai, China 2018 Field Experience to Baden-Württemberg, Germany… Read More »

Project-based learning in elementary science: How teachers transform classrooms – News

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Introducing a new curriculum can be daunting. Changing your approach to teaching is even more challenging. But for the elementary teachers who have used Michigan State University’s project-based learning model in science, that anxiety has slowly shifted to joy—a kind of satisfaction that comes from seeing their students not only learning about, but understanding, the… Read More »

How can teachers effectively use discussion in the classroom? – News

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There was a problem: Research had been done on using discussions as an effective teaching tactic, but the findings and strategies were published in disparate academic journals. “Not only was it challenging for me—an academic with journal access—to track down all of these studies, but I realized it must be nigh on impossible for practicing… Read More »

Master of Arts in Education: Virtual Open House – ED-Connect

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MSU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAED) is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year. The MAED was the university’s first online master’s program and has had more than 1,000 graduates since it was founded in 2001. This master’s program is designed for all educators who want to enhance their professional practice through online study of advanced knowledge related to teaching,… Read More »

Community experts, meet computer science education – News

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Michigan State University researchers are creating pathways to connect experts from young people’s local communities to computer science learning.   “We wanted to design a way to bring in individuals who are part of the communities in which schools are based,” said Assistant Professor Michael Lachney. “People who may look like the students, who may know… Read More »

MSU Elementary Teacher Preparation Program gets powerful redesign – News

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Students interested in becoming elementary teachers now have an exciting new pathway at Michigan State University. Faculty in the nationally known MSU College of Education have redesigned the elementary Teacher Preparation Program to not only address changes in how Michigan certifies new teachers, but to ensure that Spartan educators are even better prepared to meet… Read More »

Exploring the ethics of artificial intelligence in K-12 education – News

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Artificial intelligence is everywhere: from reading emails to referencing a search engine. It is in the classroom too, such as with personalized learning or assessment systems. In recent months, AI in the K-12 classroom became even more prevalent as learning shifted to and, in some cases, remained online due to COVID-19. But what about its… Read More »

Book Chapter on Teacher Motivation in Online Professional Development – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Hawk, N., Bowman, M., & Xie, K. (2021). Theory-based intervention framework to improve mathematics teachers’ motivation to engage in online professional development. In Hollebrands K., Anderson R., Oliver K. (eds) Online Learning in Mathematics Education. Research in Mathematics Education. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80230-1_11 Abstract Professional development for teachers is an important professional endeavor and is… Read More »

Bowman edits "Oxford Handbook on U.S. Education Law" – News

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Kristine Bowman, a Michigan State University expert in education law and policy, is the editor of a comprehensive new handbook for K-12 educators, policymakers and scholars. The first-edition of the “Oxford Handbook on U.S. Education Law” includes foundational overviews, deep-rooted insights on various topics and a look toward the future. “We wanted this volume to… Read More »

Teacher preparation application information sessions – ED-Connect

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The teacher preparation application for Fall 2021 will open on Friday, October 1, 2021. It will remain open until November 30th, 2021. The teacher prepartion application is for students who meet the following criteria: Are currently enrolled Will have earned at least 28 credits by the end of Fall 2021 Will have a cumulative GPA… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Perceived Barriers to Technology Integration – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Xie, K., Nelson, M.J., Cheng, S.L., & Jiang, Z. (2021) Examining changes in teachers’ perceptions of external and internal barriers in their integration of educational digital resources in K-12 classrooms, Journal of Research on Technology in Education, DOI: 10.1080/15391523.2021.1951404 (Open Access Article with Free Downloads) Abstract This study examined changes in teachers’ perceptions of external… Read More »

Spartans receive National Academy of Education/Spencer fellowships – News

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Two MSU College of Education Spartans have been named among the scholars for the 2021 cohort of National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation fellowships. They were chosen amongst hundreds of applicants for the prestigious programs, which include funding for research and professional development activities. Amalia (Krystal) Lira Amalia (Krystal) Lira was one of 35 selected to… Read More »

Engaged Teaching and Learning in 21st Century Higher Education – Office of International Studies in Education

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Registration now openCourse platform opens: 5 November 2021 Higher education institutions around the world are being asked to make student learning more active and relevant. What does that mean for instruction? How can instructors transform their teaching? How can research inform new practices in ways that are practicable in your own setting? We invite lecturers,… Read More »

MAET Alumna Receives MACUL 2021’s Innovative Teacher Award – MAET Blog

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Natalie Anderson graduated from the MAET program in 2018 and is currently rocking it out as a 5th grade teacher. In March of 2021, she received the Innovative Teacher Award at the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference. According to MACUL, “The awards recognize and honor MACUL members who have demonstrated… Read More »

MSU joins statewide collaboration to provide free PD to teachers – News

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Michigan State University is part of a statewide collaboration to provide online professional learning modules for Michigan’s teachers. The goal is to outline current research and best practices for educators teaching remotely. Each of the project’s contributors—MSU’s College of Education, University of Michigan’s School of Education and Michigan Virtual—will share expertise in 6-9 free modules… Read More »

Frank elected to National Academy of Education – News

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Michigan State University Professor Kenneth Frank has been elected to the National Academy of Education, an honor reserved for the nation’s most outstanding scholars in education. Frank is the MSU Foundation Professor of Sociometrics with appointments in Measurement and Quantitative Methods, Sociology and Fisheries and Wildlife. He was one of 22 new members announced in… Read More »

Unique summer opportunity for future teachers – ED-Connect

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When thinking about what to do this summer, seek out education-related opportunities that can diversify your experiences as a future teacher. That doesn’t always mean babysitting and summer camps. New Opportunity! Ann Arbor Summer Festival is seeking summer 2021 interns, including the Educational Outreach position. This intern will gain experience in booking, planning, and management of the educational events… Read More »

Welcome to the College of Education's Digital Instruction Support Community – Digital Instruction Support Community

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Welcome to DISC! We’re Liz Owens Boltz and Stephanie Jennings (the Director and Coordinator of DISC, respectively), and we’re here to serve all College of Education instructors – whether graduate TAs, adjuncts, full-time faculty, or otherwise – in their efforts to develop and implement pedagogies using digital platforms.  Our mission is to generate discipline-specific approaches… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Value Beliefs of Technology Integration – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Vongkulluksn, V., Xie, K., & Hawk, N. (2020). Teachers’ value beliefs profiles: Antecedents and associations with technology integration practices. Teachers College Record, 122(12). https://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentId=23526 (SSCI Journal; Impact Factor: 0.970) Background: Teachers’ value beliefs toward technology are important factors influencing their technology integration practices. Despite the complexity of value beliefs, past research in this area has… Read More »

Global Education Policy Leadership Program (EPLP) – Education Policy Fellowship Program

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PROGRAM DETAILS Format Goals History Program Fees Each GEPLP Senior Fellow or the Fellow’s employing agency–the sponsor–pays the participation fee of $5,200, which is inclusive of program fees, double-occupancy hotel accommodations, land transportation with guides, tips, and gratuities, daily breakfast, admission to all sites included in the itinerary, and ground transportation. The round-trip international airfare… Read More »

Teacher Preparation Application Information Sessions – ED-Connect

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Are you applying to the teacher preparation program this semester? Come to one of our information sessions to learn more about the application as well as get your questions answered. Below are the days and times along with the zoom link to join. Hope to see you there! Tuesday, October 13th at 9am EST Monday,… Read More »

The Career Unwind ft. MSU Music Education Alum – ED-Connect

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Join us for the Career Unwind — a chance to unwind and enjoy a conversation with a successful professional!  The Career Unwind ft. MSU Music Education Alum Matthew Hunter Thursday, Oct. 8, 4-5 PM EDT Matthew Hunter is a public school teacher, gospel choir director, actor, and musician. Learn about his career path, the importance… Read More »

Making the most of K-12 digital textbooks and online educational tools – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Millions of U.S. students are engaged in remote learning. Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America Kui Xie, The Ohio State University Whether children are currently going to school in person, learning remotely or doing a mix of both, digital tools and texts are becoming much more commonplace for K-12 education during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m a… Read More »

Krajcik wins McGraw Prize in Education – News

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UPDATE 2/3/21: In addition to the McGraw Prize (see below), in January 2021, it was announced Krajcik will receive the prestigious Prize for Excellence in Educational Design from the International Society for Design and Development in Education (ISDDE). The recognition, which comes with $5,000, is awarded to a person, group or product for outstanding design… Read More »

2019-2020 Policies and Procedures of the Special Education Doctoral Program – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

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2019-2020 Edition Handbook revised and approved May 8, 2019; all students beginning doctoral studies on or after May 1, 2019 fall under the purview of the doctoral program as outlined in this Handbook version. All doctoral students starting the program prior to May 1, 2019 have the option to follow the handbook of the year… Read More »

Stroupe co-edits book on preparing science teachers – News

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Michigan State University scholar David Stroupe is co-editor of a new book aiming to better prepare educators for ambitious and equitable science teaching. “Preparing Science Teachers Through Practice-Based Teacher Education” (Harvard Education Press) is the result of years of work surrounding and including teaching the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and ambitious science teaching. “Some… Read More »

Williams named as chair of Educational Administration – News

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Education policy and leadership scholar Sheneka Williams became the chairperson of the Department of Educational Administration at Michigan State University on July 1, 2020. She assumed the role from Professor Marilyn Amey, who is stepping down after 13 years in the position and will remain on the faculty. “Everyone that I connected with in the… Read More »

Educational Technology and Educational Psychology – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

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Contact Information Graduate Certificate Programs &Master of Arts in Educational TechnologyP: (517) 432-1524 F: (517) 353-6393Email: edutech@msu.edu Doctoral Degree in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology &Educational Psychology Graduate CertificateP: (517) 355-6683Email: epetphd@msu.edu Learning Experience Design ProgramsP: (517) 432-1524 F: (517) 353-6393Email: MALXDegree@msu.edu

MSU faculty join national gifted education research efforts – News

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Two Michigan State University researchers will join a national study focused on education for gifted and talented students. The new National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) will be funded by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education over the next five years. Scott Imberman and Katharine Strunk, both professors of… Read More »

How teachers can use social media to improve learning this fall – News

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Social media platforms can play an important role for teaching students already hard-wired into the tools and for advancing teacher professional development, says a Michigan State University researcher who wrote the first comprehensive review on the medium’s potential impact on K-12 education. Benefits include making students feel more engaged in learning, creating deeper interactions between teachers and… Read More »

MSU helps produce education writers' guide for inclusive coverage – News

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Education journalists carry great responsibility as they strive to write about the nation’s diverse schools in ways that are inclusive, and that minimize their own biases. That’s why the Education Writers Association, whose membership includes hundreds of reporters across the nation, has released the Reporter Guide for Inclusive Coverage. The guide was produced in conjunction… Read More »

Ph.D. Graduate Certificate in Science Education – Teacher Education

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The Ph.D. emphasis in science education is a component of the internationally renowned Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (CITE) program at the College of Education at Michigan State University. The mission of science education is to blend science theory, research, and practical application to explore current issues in science teaching and learning. The science education faculty brings… Read More »

MSU Virtual Teacher Fair - Who Should Participate? – ED-Connect

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As you may know, the 2020 Virtual Teacher Fair is this Monday! Those just finishing their internship year are highly encouraged to participate and need to register on CareerEco by Monday. This is the largest teacher fair in the state of Michigan with nearly 140 districts and other organizations in attendance. Don’t miss the opportunity… Read More »

What makes successful potatoes, and science teachers, tick? – News

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Whether you are a seasoned researcher or a student teacher, it is never too late or too early to develop new investigative and pedagogical skills. But if you are a potato—one of the most important and nutritious food crops in the world—timing is everything. Like the human sleep/wake cycle, potato physiology is regulated by internal… Read More »

How to keep more pre-K teachers in the classroom – New Educator

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Michigan, like many states, is facing an urgent need to recruit and retain prekindergarten teachers.  At the same time that increasing numbers of 4-year-olds are entering the state’s pre-K classrooms, their teachers are thinking about departing for lack of pay and appreciation, MSU researchers found. “When we talk about public pre-K teachers, we’re talking about… Read More »

Graduate Assistantships in the College of Education – Resources

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Graduate assistantships are available for new and continuing students in the College of Education. Students may assist faculty with research projects, play a role in teaching college courses or provide other services to the college or university. Graduate assistantships are offered as a one-quarter time (10 hours per week) or a one-half time (20 hours… Read More »

A message to current teacher prep interns: – ED-Connect

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Dear Interns, The College of Education has been in contact with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) which certifies and licenses teachers in Michigan.  The faculty and staff are working to ensure interns completing the teacher preparation program this semester will not have problems being certified to teach due to the closure of K-12 schools. … Read More »

Transitioning to Remote Teaching Blog Series - Post 1: Teacher Well-being – MAET Blog

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In this first post of our series, we would like to start with an essential topic: teacher well-being during the transition to a new and different routine, under the pressure of the current circumstances. The world is not the same as it was a month ago, a week ago, even yesterday. We are not public health officials, but we do spend our professional lives steeped in the world of online and distance teaching and learning.

Publication on Teachers' Expectancy-Value for Technology Integration – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Cheng, S.L., Lu, L., Xie, K., & Vongkulluksn, V.W. (2020). Understanding teacher technology integration from expectancy-value perspectives. Teaching and Teacher Education, 91 103062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2020.103062 Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between teachers’ ability beliefs, expectancy beliefs, value beliefs, and technology integration based upon expectancy-value theory of motivation. The results of… Read More »

Pre-K teacher certification policies overlook standards for learning – News

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States across the nation are increasing funding and focus on expanding high-quality education opportunities for young children. However, according to new research from Michigan State University, the U.S. is overlooking an important piece of the preschool puzzle: teacher certification. While all states now have prekindergarten student learning standards for literacy and math, most states have… Read More »

MSU dean leads national report on changing expectations for teachers – News

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Michigan State University College of Education Dean Robert E. Floden led the national committee of experts behind a new report on the demands facing K-12 teachers. The report, released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, finds teachers face new expectations from policymakers, parents, students and schools. This includes addressing changes in curriculum… Read More »

Publication on Preservice Teachers' Field Experiences – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Nelson, M.J. & Hawk, N.A. (2020). The impact of field experiences on prospective preservice teachers’ technology integration beliefs and intentions. Teaching and Teacher Education, 89 103006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2019.103006 Abstract This study investigated how field experiences impacted the technology integration beliefs and intentions of prospective preservice teachers. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), a three-way interaction between the… Read More »

MSU ranked #4 for best online master's programs in education – News

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Michigan State University is ranked fourth in the nation for best online master’s programs in education. The ranking is the highest recorded for MSU in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, and up one from 2019. New in the 2020 rankings are specialties, intended to help prospective students examine schools, and their programs, more… Read More »

MSU tops international rankings for education – News

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Michigan State University is ranked No. 1 in the world for education, according to one widely used international ranking of universities. The Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, released in August 2019, is compiled by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, an independent organization focused on higher education research. MSU moved up to #1 from the #4 position… Read More »

MSU offers new training for leaders in special education – News

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Michigan State University is part of a higher education consortium providing all-expenses-paid training for the next generation of leaders who will help students with complex special needs. “Participants in the special education doctoral program will develop leadership and expertise in intensive intervention for students with complex learning and behavioral difficulties,” said Assistant Professor Adrea Truckenmiller.… Read More »

Education law scholar named associate dean for academic, student affairs – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2019/education-law-scholar-named-associate-dean-for-academic-student-affairs/

Kristine L. Bowman, a leading scholar of education law, has been appointed associate dean for academic and student affairs in the College of Education at Michigan State University. Bowman stepped into the role, overseeing matters of curriculum, advising and accreditation for undergraduate and graduate students, on August 26, 2019 for a five-year term. Since 2007,… Read More »

Research: Are there connections between no-excuses charter practices & teacher turnover? – New Educator

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2019/research-are-there-connections-between-no-excuses-charter-practices-teacher-turnover/

At first, Chris Torres was excited to teach in an urban charter school in New York. In contrast with his previous school, there was evidence of academic rigor, and an impressive amount of resources.  But, he soon noticed nearly half the teachers left every year.  He wondered: How can schools create sustainable, high-quality education for… Read More »

Research: The Future of Social Media & Education – New Educator

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2019/research-the-future-of-social-media-education/

Scholars from around the world gathered at MSU in October 2018 to discuss social media and education.  More than 100 participants took part in “#Cloud2Class: Exploring the Disruption and Reorganization of Educational Resources in the Age of Social Media,” which encouraged collaboration and communication—and showcased some of the ways MSU faculty and students are investigating… Read More »

First MSU College of Education Ford Foundation Fellow named – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2019/first-msu-college-of-education-ford-foundation-fellow-named/

Chezare A. Warren, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, has received a 2019 Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, the first in the college’s history. Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships are highly competitive with only one or two awarded to education scholars each year. The goals of the fellowships are to increase diversity of the nation’s… Read More »

Krajcik elected to National Academy of Education – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2019/krajcik-elected-to-national-academy-of-education/

Michigan State University Professor Joseph Krajcik has been elected to the National Academy of Education, an honor reserved for the nation’s most outstanding scholars in education. Krajcik, Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education and director of the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University, was among 16 new members announced in 2019. Krajcik came to… Read More »

I AM A TEACHER EXPO - REGISTER NOW! – ED-Connect

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2019/03/08/i-am-a-teacher-expo-register-now/

Interested in gaining some professional development outside of your TE courses? Looking to gain conference experience to put on your resume? Want a professional certificate to add to your teaching portfolio? If so, please join Michigan State’s Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an education honors society, at our seventh annual ‘I AM A Teacher’ Expo.… Read More »

MSU, state partner to study competency-based education – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2019/msu-state-partner-to-study-competency-based-education/

Michigan State University researchers will help the state develop a new student-centered approach to learning with nearly $1.5 million in private grant funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Seven Michigan school districts are piloting competency-based education, or CBE, programs, which give students individualized support and opportunities to advance based on their own levels… Read More »

MSU, MDE collaboration aims to celebrate MI teachers, build capacity – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2019/msu-mde-collaboration-aims-to-celebrate-mi-teachers-build-capacity/

Michigan State University’s Office of K-12 Outreach has teamed up with the Michigan Department of Education to shine a spotlight on the excellent work being done by educators across the state, as well as to provide learning opportunities to positively impact teachers’ professional growth. “Our collaboration with Michigan State University is helping support our teaching… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Technology Integration Practice – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2019/02/07/publication-on-teacher-technology-integration-practice/

Nelson, M.J., Voithofer, R., & Cheng, S.-L. (2019). Mediating factors that influence the technology integration practices of teacher educators. Computers & Education, 128, 330-344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2018.09.023 Abstract While the United States federal government and the main teacher education accreditation organization push for the inclusion of technology in teacher education across the curriculum, little attention has been… Read More »

New book explores overcoming obstacles to teacher licensure exams – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2019/new-book-explores-overcoming-obstacles-to-teacher-licensure-exams/

Aimed at preservice teachers, the latest book by Associate Professor Emery Petchauer, titled “Navigating Teacher Licensure Exams,” explores the different obstacles presented with teacher licensure exams and how to overcome them. These high-stakes exams are what aspiring educators must pass in order to become licensed teachers. The book tackles the issues embedded in the teacher… Read More »

College of Education Study Abroad Opportunities! – ED-Connect

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2019/01/16/college-of-education-study-abroad-opportunities/

Have you considered studying abroad? The College of Education offers several programs around the world that would enrich students from Kinesiology or the Teacher Education program, including two cross-cultural teaching programs for interns (before or after your internship year) in New Zealand and South Africa. There are even scholarships that can help put these opportunities… Read More »

How do I apply for Direct Transfer Admission to the Teacher Preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2018/how-do-i-apply-for-direct-transfer-admission/

You must first apply to Michigan State University through MSU’s on-line application for undergraduate admission and indicate your intention to earn a teaching certificate.  Students interested in becoming elementary teachers should select Education or Special Education (Learning Disabilities) as their major. Students interested in becoming secondary teachers should select the major corresponding to the subject… Read More »

Music education student youngest to earn top award from USRowing – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/music-education-student-youngest-to-earn-top-award-from-usrowing/

Nicole Marek is an educator who completed her classroom studies and will soon begin her semester of student teaching. A leader in the classroom and as captain of the MSU Women’s Rowing team, Marek was nominated for USRowing’s Bayer Award by her teammates which came as no surprise to the faculty who have witnessed her… Read More »

JTE AACTE Deeper Dive: "Responding to the teacher 'shortage': Perspectives from research, policy, and practice – JTE Insider

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2018/jte-aacte-deeper-dive-responding-to-the-teacher-shortage-perspectives-from-research-policy-and-practice/

This post features five clips from the “Deeper Dive” Research Forum sponsored by the Journal of Teacher Education at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) 2018 annual conference. This forum, entitled “Responding to the teacher ‘shortage’: Perspectives from research, policy, and practice,” featured the following guests: Desiree Carver-Thomas, Learning Policy Institute; Cassandra Herring, Founder… Read More »

Do you have questions about the College of Education application process? – ED-Connect

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2018/10/02/do-you-have-questions-about-the-college-of-education-application-process/

Come see our teacher education Peer Advisors!! If you are not able to meet with an academic advisor, or just need to ask a quick question, our peer advisors are available to help with the fall application process. Our peers have walk-in times on Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2-3pm in 134 Erickson Hall. You… Read More »

MSU offers graduate certificate for teachers in K-12 computer science – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/msu-offers-graduate-certificate-for-teachers-in-k-12-computer-science/

An online graduate certificate for K-12 teachers looking to expand their knowledge in computer science education is being offered for the first time in Fall 2018. The 9-credit K-12 Computer Science Education certificate is aimed at elementary and secondary teachers of all disciplines, and can serve as a pathway and credit toward the acclaimed fully… Read More »

Strunk gives insights on teacher shortage in Getting Down to Facts II report – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/strunk-gives-insights-on-teacher-shortage-in-getting-down-to-facts-ii-report/

What’s causing teacher shortages in California? Michigan State University researcher Katharine O. Strunk helps answer that question as part of a sweeping report on public education in the state. Getting Down to Facts II, released on Sept. 17, is intended to help policymakers make more informed decisions across a range of issues affecting California’s 6.2… Read More »

Health, Well-being, and Education in Tanzania – KIN-nections

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/kin-nections/2018/health-well-being-and-education-in-tanzania/

MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew,  Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty from… Read More »

Health, Well-Being, and Education in Tanzania – ED-Connect

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2018/08/15/health-well-being-and-education-in-tanzania/

MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew,  Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty… Read More »

MSU Education Policy Innovation Collaborative wins share of $10 million grant to launch national school choice research center – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/msu-education-policy-innovation-collaborative-wins-share-of-10-million-grant-to-launch-national-school-choice-research-center/

Michigan State University is part of a new national research center on school choice policy. The National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice, or REACH, funded by a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, will produce cutting-edge research on charter schools, school vouchers and other choice… Read More »

Empowering Teachers to Enhance Adolescents' Motivation for Science – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/projects/eteams/

The Empowering Teachers to Enhance Adolescents’ Motivation for Science (E-TEAMS) project shares findings and implications regarding males’ and females’ motivation to learn science with high school science teachers, pre-service science teachers, and science teacher educators.   The E-TEAMS project shares that information through a book. Resources extending and supporting the material in the book can… Read More »

Ghana Arts Education Across Cultures – Office of International Studies in Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/international/study-abroad/ghana_arts_education_across_cultures/

Try New Things, See New Places, Experience Ghana! No previous arts or education training is required for this program. No previous arts or education training is required for this program.All are welcome! Travel dates: May 16, 2015 – June 18, 2015Standing/Status: Sophomore minimumCourses offered: TE491, IAH241E, Independent Studies Questions? Contact Joni Starr, starrj@msu.eduOffice of Study… Read More »

Summary of Program Requirements for Elementary Education Students – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/elementary/program-information/summary/

Students who complete the elementary certification program are highly qualified to teach all subjects in grades K-5 and all subjects in grades K-8 in self-contained classrooms. Students pursuing elementary certification earn degrees in Education, Special Education or Child Development (with the teacher certification emphasis). Endorsements on a Michigan elementary certificate indicate that the certificate holder… Read More »

Secondary Education Internship Welcome Guide – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/secondary/internship/welcome-guide/

The resources in this Welcome Guide will help mentors and interns get to know each other, learn about the internship year program, and do some early planning together before the internship begins in August. In August, interns and mentors will meet their field instructors, who will provide additional customized support in designing an experience for… Read More »

Secondary Education Integrated Science Comprehensive Endorsement – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/secondary/program-information/teaching-minors/integrated-science/

Physical and Earth Science Course Number Title Credits CEM 141 General Chemistry 4 CEM 142 General and Inorganic Chemistry 3 CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I 1 CEM 143CEM 251CEM 252CEM 255 Survey of Organic Chemistry OROrganic Chemistry I andOrganic Chemistry II andOrganic Chemistry Lab 4332 PHY 231 Introductory Physics I 3 PHY 232 Introductory Physics II 3… Read More »

Teacher Educators – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/educators/

During their time at MSU, teacher candidates work with and learn from different kinds of teacher educators in many different contexts.  Some are school- and community-based mentor teachers; some are course instructors of MSU courses the candidate takes on campus or in school sites; and some are university-based clinical educators or “field instructors” that support the intern’s and… Read More »

Special Education Internship Forms – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/forms/

All forms are appropriate for interns, mentor teachers and field instructors unless stated otherwise. Intern Narrative Form Generic Lesson Plan Form Substitute Teaching Form Video Consent Form Photo Consent Form Self Reflection Video Form Pre-Internship Forms Course Record Sheet (current students) Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Student Reaction Form Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Supervisor Reaction Form Evaluation… Read More »

Roles and Responsibilities of the Special Education MSU Interns – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/internship/spec-ed-interns/

Interns are students of teaching, ready to begin an intensive and sustained period of learning to teach in the content of practice. In contrast to conventional “student teaching programs, ” Interns are not expected to begin the year ready to teach on their own. Instead, they are expected to engage in observations, co-planning and co-teaching… Read More »

Role of Special Education Internship Coordinator – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/internship/speced-role/

University Liaison to teacher education Attend University TE Coordinator Meetings Role of Special Education Internship Coordinator Follow through with reimbursement issues, placement and procedure issues Department Communicate and coordinate with SE advisor Recruit Mentor Teachers for internship Notify Principals Notify Human resources Notify Special Ed directors Recruit and assign Interns Field Instructors Orient new Field… Read More »

Special Education Pre-admission Experience – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/program-information/pre-admission-experience/

Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs – ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under… Read More »

Special Education Course Requirements – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/program-information/requirements/

Students who earn a degree in special education also complete the elementary education program and become certified as elementary and special education teachers. Upon completion of the program, they are highly qualified to teach all subjects in general education classrooms, grades K-5; all subjects in self-contained general education classrooms, grades K-8; children with learning disabilities… Read More »

Admission to the Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/alternative/chinese-experimental/admissions/

Please read all instructions carefully and complete all questions on the online application form. The Application Period Application deadline: We are currently accepting applications to each pathway of the Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP). Rolling admissions will start on January 15th.  We encourage all applicants to complete their application by that date to ensure their… Read More »

Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/alternative/chinese-experimental/

(Post Baccalaureate-Expedited) The Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP) is a Post Baccalaureate Expedited certification program that prepares speakers of Chinese (Mandarin) with a bachelor’s degree to teach Chinese language and culture in U.S. schools. Successful completion of the program leads to initial (standard) Michigan certification with a Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) Chinese endorsement. This… Read More »

Requirements for Initial Teacher Certification – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/intern/

Initial Teacher Certification Candidates are recommended for the initial Michigan teaching certificate after they have completed all requirements for MSU’s teacher preparation program, including the post-graduate internship. The Standard Certificate is valid for five years; during that time, the certificate holder is expected to gain experience as a practicing teacher and continue their professional development.… Read More »

Admission for Post-Bachelor's Teacher Certification Candidates – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/postba/post-bachelor-application/

Applying to the Post-Bachelor’s Teacher Certification Program Applicants must apply separately to (1) Michigan State University and (2) the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. (1) Admission to Michigan State University Post-bachelor’s applicants typically apply to MSU as undergraduate students pursuing a second degree (although degree completion is not necessary for… Read More »

Teacher & Administrator Certification – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/teachers-administrators/

Teachers Teachers may take courses to advance to the Professional Certificate, renew the Standard Certificate or add new endorsements to an existing certificate. As of September 1, 2013, teachers use the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) to apply for the Professional Certificate or a renewal of the Standard Certificate. No application to the MSU Certification Office is required. Additional… Read More »

Faculty Position in Elementary Social Studies Education (Assistant Professor) College of Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/social-studies-position/

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system assistant professor faculty member in elementary (K-8) social studies education. Potential areas of interest within elementary social studies education include: curriculum and pedagogy; student… Read More »

Tenure Faculty - CEPSE - Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Assistant Professor – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/tenuresystemfaculty-cepse-autismspectrumdisorders-jobs-ced-msu/

Autism Spectrum Disorders The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis. The position will be in the Special Education Program within the Department of Counseling, Educational… Read More »

Tenure Faculty - CEPSE - Special Education - Assistant Professor – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/tenuresystemfaculty-cepse-jobs-ced-msu/

Learning Disabilities The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Learning Disabilities. The appointment will be in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education. The College of Education at Michigan State is… Read More »

Scholarships for Undergraduates and Education Interns – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/students/scholarships/

The College of Education offers an increasing number of scholarships for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students which have been funded by gifts from faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college. Important Dates The application is currently open. THE 2022-23 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL BE OPEN MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022 AND CLOSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023 AT 11:59pm. Criteria In… Read More »

College of Education Alumni Association Freshman Scholarship – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/students/freshman-scholarship/

Each year the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association offers scholarship to talented freshman students who are planning a career in education. All students who meet the stated criteria may apply. Two scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 each, are forincoming freshmen who have been formally admitted to MSU and who intend to… Read More »

Teaching Position: CEP 801A Professional Role in Teaching Special Education I:Collaboration and Consultation – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/assistantships/cep-801a/

Semesters Offered: Spring Duties: This course is a required for Special Education Interns. Special education teachers and administrators perform their duties across many collaborative spaces, including consultation with general education teachers, as members of pre-referral teams, multidisciplinary evaluation teams, co-teaching teams, building wide positive behavioral support teams, and working with parents.  The instructor is responsible for… Read More »

Dykstra Family Research Endowment in Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/scholarships/dykstra/

This endowed scholarship is given by Timothy, Colleen, Matthew, Leah, and Melissa Dykstra to the Michigan State University College of Education. The Dykstra family draws upon MSU from the past, present, and future. In 1968, Dr. James W. Perry, Colleen’s father, began the lineage of MSU graduates when he received his doctorate degree in education.… Read More »

Jere E. and Arlene Pintozzi Brophy Endowed Fellowship in Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/scholarships/jere/

The Fellowship will be awarded to qualified applicants based on the following criteria:  Recipients shall be College of Education Ph.D. students whose research is focused on one or more of the following: Motivation to learn Social development that relates to academic learning and student engagement Classroom management that fosters student learning Curriculum and content that… Read More »

Michael Pressley Scholarship in Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/scholarships/pressley/

This scholarship honors the life and career of Dr. Michael Pressley whose legacy in the academic world is replete with evidence from his research, writing, mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, contributions to state and national education policy, and service to the profession, specifically in the areas of literacy and educational psychology. Dr. Pressley was… Read More »

Faculty Position in English Education (Assistant or Associate) College of Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/english-education-assistant/

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar (at the assistant or associate level) in English Education. We invite a broad range of scholars in English education to apply for… Read More »

Assistant/Associate Professor in Elementary Grades Reading Instruction College of Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/literacy-position/

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Elementary Grades Reading Instruction. The Department seeks an individual with a strong research… Read More »

Open Rank, Mathematics Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/math-education/

The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) as part of ongoing priority initiatives in mathematics education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our… Read More »

Open Rank - Special Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/open-rank-mqm/

Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Duties The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a position for an open rank tenure stream faculty member with expertise in the development and application of quantitative methods. We seek individuals with general training in educational measurement and quantitative methods with… Read More »

Fixed-Term Faculty - Post-Doctoral Research - STEM Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/researcher-phd-stem/

Applications are invited for three post-doctoral (fixed term) research associates in the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University. The successful candidate(s) will provide leadership for all aspects of three research projects housed in CREATE (Collaborative Research in Education, Assessment and Teaching Environments). Responsibilities include working in coordination with the director of CREATE and… Read More »

Master of Arts in Educational Technology – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/maet/

Online, Hybrid & Overseas: Choose Your Own Adventure The M.A. in Educational Technology can be completed through your choice of flexible program pathways: fully online, summer hybrid and summer overseas in Galway, Ireland. You can chart your own course to earn your degree through a customized combination of learning experiences. Think of it as “choose… Read More »

Policies and Procedures of the Special Education Doctoral Program – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/phd/handbook/

2022-2023 Edition Handbook revised and approved September 2022; all students beginning doctoral studies on or after May 1, 2022 fall under the purview of the doctoral program as outlined in this Handbook version. All doctoral students starting the program prior to May 1, 2022, have the option to follow the handbook of the year they… Read More »

Special Education Online Master's Degree and ASD Endorsement – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/masters/asd/

The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) emphasis area offers an M.A. with an ASD endorsement or an ASD endorsement only.* The program is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated instructional methods and… Read More »

Special Education Courses – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/masters/courses-ld/

CEP 801A: Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education- offered spring semester This course develops the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions related to effective collaborative problem solving. Special educators and general educators interact together in many collaborative activities both inside and outside of school to support students, families, and the community. This course explores evidenced-based practices… Read More »

Special Education Online Master's Degree and LD Endorsement – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/masters/ld/

The Master of Arts in Special Education degree program with an endorsement in learning disabilities (LD) is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated methods and evidence-based practices, but equally important, you… Read More »

Application & Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program for Transfer Students – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/apply-transfer/

Do you already have your bachelor’s degree? View the instructions for Post-Bachelor’s admissions here. Who is a transfer student? A transfer student is a student who has attended another college or university before attending MSU, with the exception of the summer immediately following high school graduation. Direct Transfer Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program Direct… Read More »

Supplemental Application for Transfer Students Seeking Direct Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/apply-transfer-instructions/

Direct Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education The MSU Office of Admissions has determined that you meet eligibility requirements for Direct Transfer Admission (DTA) to the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. This means you may apply for admission to Michigan State University and the teacher… Read More »

Required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Tests for MSU Teaching Majors – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/required-mttc-majors/

Major Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37  Agriculture Education Art Education (LQ) 95 Visual Arts Education Biological Science (DA) 17 Biology Chemistry (DC)  18 Chemistry Communicative Sciences and Disorders (SB) 57 Speech & Language Impaired Earth Science (DH) 20  Geology/Earth Science East Asian Language and Culture (Chinese) (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) East Asian Language and Culture… Read More »

Required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Tests for MSU Teaching Minors – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/required-mttc-minors/

Minor Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37  Agriculture Education Anthropology (CH)  13  Anthropology Biology (DA)  17  Biology Chemistry (DC) 18  Chemistry Chinese (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) Computer Science (NR) 50  Computer Science Earth Science (DH) 20  Earth/Space Science Economics (CA) 07  Economics English (BA)  02  English Environmental Science (NJ) 49  Environmental Science French (FA) 23 … Read More »

Summary of Program Requirements for Special Education Students – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/elementary/summary-speced-req/

University Integrative Studies and Writing Requirements Planned Program for Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching Majors Required Professional Education Courses Summary of Program Requirements Summary of Elementary Education Program Requirements Summary of Special Education Program Requirements Students who earn degrees in Special Education also complete the elementary certification program.  Upon completion of the program, they are… Read More »

Michigan’s Oral Proficiency Requirement for Teachers of World Languages – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/oral-proficiency/

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that all teacher candidates pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for each subject area in which they wish to become certified (e.g., their teaching majors and minors). In addition to passing the MTTC, candidates wishing to become certified in world languages are required to meet oral… Read More »

Information for Teacher Certification Seniors and Post Bachelor’s Degree Students – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/seniors-post-ba-students/

Please familiarize yourself with this important information about starting and completing the internship year successfully. If you are no longer planning to pursue the teacher certification program at Michigan State University or you are delaying your teaching internship for one year, please communicate this intention to your teacher preparation team and the Student Affairs Office… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Value Belief and TPACK – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2018/05/09/publication-on-teacher-value-belief-and-tpack/

Cheng, S.L. & Xie, K. (2018). The relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and TPACK in intervention and non-intervention settings. Teaching and Teacher Education, 74, 98-113. 10.1016/j.tate.2018.04.014 (SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 2.18) Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge… Read More »

New Online Graduate Certificate in K12 Computer Science Education – MAET Blog

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/maet/2018/04/18/graduate-certificate-in-k12-computer-science-education/

MAET is pleased to announce our new online Graduate Certificate in K12 Computer Science Education, which prepares K12 teachers to teach computational thinking and computer science ideas at the elementary and secondary level. Domains include computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, abstraction, programming tools, and creative thinking. Teachers learn to teach these concepts and skills through culturally… Read More »

On the road: MSU teacher candidates visit Midland on recruitment trip – News

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MSU St. Andrews hosted 23 future teachers on Friday, Feb. 9, in hopes of encouraging the juniors and seniors to consider Midland as an area to work and live after completing their teaching degrees. The students and two advisors boarded a charter bus from the East Lansing campus and braved the snowy weather to learn… Read More »

Know-Care-Do: Future science teachers become agents of change – News

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If a recent competition is any indication, MSU’s future science teachers are well on their way to becoming agents of change to ensure minimal human impact on our environment. The goal of a competition sponsored by the Center for Integrative Studies in General Science was to promote future teachers’ view of themselves as agents of change in… Read More »

Greenhow to be recognized with Teacher-Scholar Award – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/greenhow-to-be-recognized-with-teacher-scholar-award/

During the 2018 All-University Awards, Associate Professor Christine Greenhow will be recognized with a Teacher-Scholar Award by Michigan State University. Greenhow is one of six faculty selected through a university-wide competition. The annual honor celebrates faculty early in their careers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship, with effective teaching approaches closely linked to… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Value Belief in Technology Integration – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2018/02/04/publication-on-teacher-value-belief-in-technology-integration/

Vongkulluksn, V.W., Xie, K., & Bowman, M.A. (2018). The role of value on teachers’ internalization of external barriers and externalization of personal beliefs for classroom technology integration. Computers & Education, 118, 70-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.11.009 Abstract Recent research has shown that access alone does not automatically equate to greater or higher quality of technology integration. Teacher beliefs… Read More »

College of Education Scholarships – KIN-nections

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Important Dates THE 2018-19 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN FROM JANUARY 8, 2018 UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 2018. The application is OPEN Apply Now Criteria In all cases, the criteria for each scholarship will be the basis for selecting the recipients. However, unless specified by the scholarship criteria, preference in awarding the scholarships goes to: (1) students… Read More »

Alumnus celebrated for contributions to driver, traffic safety education – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/alumnus-celebrated-for-contributions-to-driver-traffic-safety-education/

Two-time Michigan State University alumnus Frank J. Gruber IV received the Richard Kaywood Memorial Award from the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) and AAA earlier this year. The award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to driver and traffic safety education. Gruber is the 32nd recipient of the national and prestigious… Read More »

MSU launches new effort to support informed education policy – News

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Michigan State University has launched a new effort to improve K-12 education for students in the state and nation by delivering objective, timely research findings directly to decision makers. The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, is focused on building partnerships between researchers and state and school district leaders. EPIC researchers use pioneering data analysis… Read More »

MSU team wins national award for helping Flint teachers address lead poisoning – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/flintoons-msu-team-wins-national-award-for-helping-flint-teachers-address-lead-poisoning/

As a school administrator in Genesee County, Melody Strang had started to feel the effects of the Flint water crisis—concern for students close to her district, anger, the urge to help. She was standing in the hallway of Erickson Hall sometime in winter 2016 when she suggested to one of her classmates in the Doctor… Read More »

MSU ranks among best globally for education – News

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Michigan State University’s education programs have been ranked among the best in the world. Times Higher Education today ranked MSU #10 in its first-ever ranking of global institutions that offer education as a subject. “The MSU College of Education is a world leader in research to improve the education and well-being of teachers and learners… Read More »

Peer Advising & Education Abroad – KIN-nections

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/kin-nections/2017/peer-advising-education-abroad/

Peer Advising Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor in the College of Education! Peer advisors are students helping students. All Peer Advisors can advise for Kinesiology/Athletic Training and all Teacher Preparation Programs (Elementary/Special Education & Secondary). They can assist you with major/minor selection, admission requirements, resource referrals, and general advising questions.  To schedule an… Read More »

Student education organization awarded for excellence – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/student-education-organization-awarded-for-excellence/

Michigan State University has been named one of three recipients of the 2017 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Student Affiliate Excellence Award. Founded in 2012, the award honors NCTE student affiliates that meet high standards of performance. This is the first time the MSU student affiliate has won this award. “The award is… Read More »

Author Interview: "Connecting Teacher Professional Development and Student Mathematics Achievement" – JTE Insider

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2017/teacherpdmathachieve/

This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Connecting Teacher Professional Devlopment and Student Mathematics Achievement,”  from authors Traci Shizu Kutaka, Wendy M. Smith, Anthony D. Albano, Carolyn Pope Edwards, Lixin Ren, Heidi Lynn Beattie, W. James Lewis, Ruth M. Heaton, and Walter W. Stroup. The article is featured in the March/April issue of JTE; you can read the… Read More »

Refugee education: Improving opportunities through research partnership – News

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When education researcher Carrie Symons joined the faculty at Michigan State University, she knew she wanted to increase activism in her work. So it didn’t take long before she reached out to the Refugee Development Center (RDC) in Lansing. Leaders of the center—which provides services to nearly 2,400 refugees a year—share her mission: to improve… Read More »

Stroupe wins national awards for science education research – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/stroupe-wins-national-awards-for-science-education-research/

Michigan State University faculty member David Stroupe was recently honored for his innovative research in science teaching by the field’s leading organizations. The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) presented Stroupe with the 2017 Early Career Research Award at the annual conference in April. This honor is granted to a researcher each year… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Competency in Digital Content Evaluation – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/05/21/publication-on-teacher-competency-in-digital-content-evaluation/

Kim, M.K., Xie, K., & Cheng. S.L. (2017). Building teacher competency for digital content evaluation. Teaching and Teacher Education, 66, 309-324. doi:10.1016/j.tate.2017.05.006 Abstract The purpose of the current study is to investigate teachers’ digital content evaluation (DCE) competency as a combined set of teachers’ intellectual ability and affect-motivation in evaluating digital content. To this end,… Read More »

Taking a Lesson from Teachers to Avoid Summer Learning Loss – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/taking-a-lesson-from-teachers-to-avoid-summer-learning-loss/

By Amy Auletto While the Green & Write blog will soon be taking a break until the fall, teachers will be hard at work this summer. A common myth about the teaching profession is that teachers spend the summer months relaxing, but this is rarely the case. About half of teachers report working during the… Read More »

Book on white women teachers co-edited by Warren – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/book-on-white-women-teachers-co-edited-by-warren/

A new book co-edited by Michigan State University’s Chezare Warren examines the unique challenges threatening the teaching effectiveness of white women teaching in the U.S., and what could (and should) change in teaching practices. “White Women’s: Work: Examining the Intersectionality of Teaching, Identity and Race,” illuminates some of the unique difficulties that are specific to… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Professional Development – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/04/03/publication-teacher-professional-development-through-digital-content-evaluation/

Xie, K., Kim, M.K., Cheng. S.L., & Luthy, N.C. (2017). Digital Content Evaluation as Technology Professional Development. Educational Technology Research and Development. doi:10.1007/s11423-017-9519-0 Abstract In this study, researchers designed and implemented a 1-year professional development (PD) program that focused on supporting teachers in evaluating and selecting digital learning contents. Participants in this investigation included 109… Read More »

Algebra Ready to Improve Teacher Quality – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/04/01/algebra-ready-to-improve-teacher-quality/

We are thrilled to announce that our latest project, Algebra Ready: Teaching Mathematics with Digital Content, has received funding support from Ohio Department of Higher Education. The project builds upon the success of our previous EDCITE: Evaluating Digital Content for Instructional and Teaching Excellence project and has design features tailored to address the specific needs in… Read More »

The Role of Teachers in Disciplinary Outcomes of Black Students – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/the-role-of-teachers-in-disciplinary-outcomes-of-black-students/

By Amy Auletto Black students are disproportionately disciplined in schools at alarming rates. While only 16% of students in the U.S. are Black, they are assigned 32% of in-school suspensions, 33% of out-of-school suspensions, and 34% of expulsions. Broken down by gender, Black male students are about three times more likely than White male students… Read More »

Are Teacher Residency Programs an Effective Approach to Improving the Teaching Workforce? – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/are-teacher-residency-programs-an-effective-approach-to-improving-the-teaching-workforce/

By Amy Auletto Most teachers are trained through traditional teacher preparation programs in colleges and universities, which typically include a heavy emphasis on coursework and a semester (or less) of student teaching. In 2015, 87% of students training to become teachers were enrolled in traditional programs, while the remaining 13% were enrolled in other alternative… Read More »

Peers, more than teachers, inspire us to learn – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/peers-more-than-teachers-inspire-us-to-learn/

“Why do I have to learn this?” It’s a common question among youth, but new research out of Michigan State University suggests students perform much better academically when the answer is provided by their peers rather than their teachers. University students who were given a rationale for why learning is important from people similar to… Read More »

Austin honored for international work in higher education – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/austin-honored-for-international-work-in-higher-education/

In 1998, Ann E. Austin spent a year in South Africa as a Fulbright Fellow studying and collaborating with colleagues toward the goals of improving higher education at what is now Nelson Mandela University. Almost 20 years later, she says that experience formed the basis for not only her own international work, but for developing… Read More »

New Evidence Points to the Importance of Teachers’ Colleagues – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/new-evidence-points-to-the-importance-of-teachers-colleagues/

By Amy Auletto Who we work with matters. In many professions, we often work closely with our colleagues on a regular basis, building professional and personal relationships, collaborating on projects, and serving as one another’s support systems in the workplace and beyond. This is especially true for teachers. Teachers work together formally, in grade-level teams… Read More »

Alumni Profile: The Bearded Teacher Who Ran for President – New Educator

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2017/education-democracy-change/

Education. Democracy. Change. Inspiring the next generation of active citizens By Nicole Geary The 2016 presidential election was intense. It seemed like the whole world was focused on the two candidates from the two major political parties and what victory would mean for either side. But what about the third parties, the write-ins? And what… Read More »

Teacher Mentoring: A Policy Bright Spot in Michigan – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/teacher-mentoring-a-policy-bright-spot-in-michigan/

By Amy Auletto The first few years of a teacher’s career are extremely challenging. While new teachers have typically completed a substantial amount of coursework in education and had the chance to practice their craft as student teachers, nothing compares to the on-the-job training teachers receive once they have classrooms of their own. Teachers improve… Read More »

Schwille pens book on international education at MSU – News

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John “Jack” Schwille, professor emeritus and former assistant dean for international studies in education, has written an in-depth book about internationalization in the Michigan State University College of Education over several decades. “Internationalizing a School of Education: Integration and Infusion in Practice” details the “integration and infusion” approach that Schwille and other colleagues took to step… Read More »

Preparing Teachers for Middle School – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/preparing-teachers-for-middle-school/

By Amy Auletto Middle school is a challenging time for young people. Adolescents straddle the line between childhood and adulthood, struggling to assert their independence and form their identities while also still relying on parents and other adults. The brains of middle school students develop rapidly, but it is not until age 25 that the… Read More »

Grade Inflation in Michigan’s Teacher Evaluation System – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/grade-inflation-in-michigans-teacher-evaluation-system/

By Amy Auletto It’s not just students who are impacted by grade inflation these days. Teacher evaluation ratings for the 2015-16 school year were recently released, and the results are either very impressive or very disconcerting depending on how you look at them. According to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), only 400 teachers were… Read More »

Panel Discussion: Big Data/Data Analytics in Education – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/01/09/panel-discussion-big-datadata-analytics-in-education/

Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:00pm – 2:30pm EHE College Commons (Ramseyer Hall 260) What are we learning from Big Data/Data Analytics in Education? Many education stakeholders are hopeful that Big Data/Data Analytics will make it possible to make historic improvements in student learning and retention, reduce or eliminate intransigent disparities, and provide mass-customization of the learning… Read More »

Are Teacher Preparation Programs the Smartest Investment We Can Make? – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/are-teacher-preparation-programs-the-smartest-investment-we-can-make/

By Amy Auletto Undergraduate elementary teacher programs have made progress recently, but still have room for improvement according to a recent report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). NCTQ examined 875 university-based teacher education programs and found that there have been improvements in a number of areas. More programs now include research-supported… Read More »

Betsy DeVos Fits Trump's Plans for Education – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/betsy-devos-fits-trumps-plans-for-education/

By Nancy Duchesneau President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate an unconventional choice for Secretary of Education – Betsy DeVos. A billionaire philanthropist from Michigan, DeVos has been a long-time activist for school choice, believing such systems improve the education system. This advocacy work for school choice aligns with Trump’s education agenda, which includes a $20… Read More »

More Evidence Points Towards the Importance of Teachers of Color – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/more-evidence-points-towards-the-importance-of-teachers-of-color/

By Amy Auletto A recent study published in the academic journal Educational Researcher has found that all students, regardless of their own background, tend to prefer Latino and black teachers to white teachers. New York University researchers Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng and Peter F. Halpin analyzed survey responses from over 50,000 students in grades 6-9 to… Read More »

Just Answer Yes or No: State Ballot Proposals and Making Education Policy by Direct Democracy – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/just-answer-yes-or-no-state-ballot-proposals-and-making-education-policy-by-direct-democracy/

By Dirk Zuschlag Citizens last week voted yes or no on scores of statewide proposals, including seventeen in California. The nine measures in seven states that concerned education policy fall into two distinct categories: proposals affecting education funding and proposals affecting education governance. Proposals Affecting Education Funding Six proposals sought new or enhanced sources of… Read More »

New Federal Teacher Preparation Regulations – Implications for Michigan State University’s Teacher Preparation Program – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/new-federal-teacher-preparation-regulations-implications-for-michigan-state-universitys-teacher-preparation-program/

This week’s post is written by Dr. Corey Drake. Corey Drake is an Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Preparation at Michigan State University. Her work focuses on the preparation of elementary teachers to teach mathematics in diverse contexts. Her current research includes studies of pre-service elementary teachers’ learning from and about the use of mathematics… Read More »

Educational Federalism, the Every Student Succeeds Act, and the Future of Educational Policy – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/educational-federalism-the-every-student-succeeds-act-the-future-of-educational-policy/

This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Andrew Saultz. Andrew Saultz is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University. Dr. Saultz’s research focuses on accountability policy, educational federalism, and teacher policy. His work has been published in Educational Researcher, Teachers College Record, Educational Policy, and the American Journal of Education among others. It is rare… Read More »

Effective Principals Decrease Teacher Turnover – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/effective-principals-decrease-teacher-turnover/

By Amy Auletto Every year, a considerable number of teachers transfer schools or leave the profession entirely. In 2012-13, nearly 16% of all public school teachers moved to a different school or quit teaching. While teacher turnover rates were under 13% in our nation’s wealthiest schools, this rate was much higher (22%) in schools with… Read More »

The Total Eclipse of Education Policy in the Presidential Debates -- And Why it Was Probably a Good Thing – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/the-total-eclipse-of-education-policy-in-the-presidential-debates-and-why-it-was-probably-a-good-thing/

This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Mark Hlavacik. Mark Hlavacik is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas and the author of Assigning Blame: The Rhetoric of Education Reform (Harvard Education Press). He is a former college debater who has coached policy, parliamentary, public, and public forum… Read More »

Alumni earn prestigious education honors – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2016/alumni-earn-prestigious-education-honors/

Three Michigan State University College of Education alumni were recently recognized for their outstanding teaching in mathematics and science. All three alumni are based in Michigan. They were honored by President Barack Obama in September, along with 210 other educators, with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Since its… Read More »

New Teacher Preparation Regulations Announced, Implications for Michigan – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/new-teacher-preparation-regulations-announced-implications-for-michigan/

By Amy Auletto Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced new regulations that will require teacher preparation programs to be more transparent about their effectiveness across a number of measures. According to the ED, these regulations seek to improve outcomes for teacher preparation programs while still affording states the flexibility to determine specifically… Read More »

Tackling the Issue of Low Teacher Morale in Michigan and Beyond – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2016/tackling-the-issue-of-low-teacher-morale-in-michigan-and-beyond/

By Amy Auletto Last month, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Michigan Education Association (MEA) released survey results from a joint project assessing Michigan educators’ perceptions of the profession. In a presentation titled Dissed, Devalued, Demeaned, the two organizations painted a grim picture of teacher morale in Michigan. Nearly 11,000 educators participated in… Read More »

Author Interview: "Engaging and Working in Solidarity with Local Communities in Preparing the Teachers of their Children" – JTE Insider

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2016/author-interview-engaging-and-working-in-solidarity-with-local-communities-in-preparing-the-teachers-of-their-children/

This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Engaging and Working in Solidarity with Local Communities in Preparing the Teachers of their Children,” written by Ken Zeichner, Michael Bowman, Lorena Guillén, and Kate Napolitan.  This blog highlights the experience  of authors Michael  Bowman (MB), Lorena Guillén (LG), and Kate Napolitan (KN).  The article is featured in… Read More »

Is there a separate/special admission process to the teacher preparation program for Honors College students? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/is-there-a-separatespecial-admission-process-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-if-i-am-in-the-honors-college/

Honors College students must complete the regular undergraduate admission application available online on the College of Education website each Fall Semester.  Students in good standing with the Honors College are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program provided minimum admission requirements are met.

Do I need a certain number of hours of experience with children before I can apply to the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/do-i-need-a-certain-number-of-hours-of-experience-with-children-before-i-can-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program/

All applicants are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from their own experiences when they complete the online application. Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs.

How do I apply to the teacher preparation program if I do not meet the criteria for Direct Transfer Admission? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/how-do-i-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-if-i-do-not-meet-the-criteria-for-direct-transfer-admission-2/

Students who transfer to MSU (before or after 42 credits) may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for more information see the FAQs under MSU Undergraduate Admissions).  The online application is open each Fall Semester.  MSU undergraduate students must meet the following criteria for admission: Sophomore standing or… Read More »

As an MSU undergrad, when should I apply for admission to the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/when-should-i-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program/

Generally, students apply during the Fall Semester of their sophomore year. However, applicants can apply as juniors (56 credits or more), and it may be possible for them to accelerate their teacher preparation programs. If an applicant has 56 or more credits, they should meet with their major advisor and consider completing an Acceleration Grid.… Read More »

What is the accelerated plan for undergraduates in the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-is-the-accelerated-plan-for-undergraduates-in-the-teacher-preparation-program/

Applicants who have earned 56 or more credits (junior standing) before the beginning of the Fall Semester of application are eligible for the accelerated plan.  Students must be available to take on-campus coursework during the summer following the application.  Applicants must meet with their degree advisor to discuss the acceleration plan and both must sign… Read More »

I have been admitted to the teacher preparation program but I want to change my teaching major, my teaching minor, or my internship year. What should I do? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/i-have-been-admitted-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-but-i-want-to-change-my-teaching-major-my-teaching-minor-or-my-internship-year-what-should-i-do/

To add/change your teaching major, teaching minor, or teaching endorsement, choose: Teaching Major/Minor/Additional Endorsement Change Request. To change your internship year, choose: Request to Change Internship Year. Other teacher preparation forms can be found on the Teacher Preparation Forms menu page.

If I am in a cohort program, what do I need to do to be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-else-do-i-need-to-do-to-guarantee-my-admission-to-the-college-of-education-if-i-am-in-a-cohort-program/

Students who have been admitted to UECP and GECP are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program if they meet all admission requirements (for example, a minimum GPA of 2.50, modern SAT scores). Moreover, the online application is shorter for students in one of our cohorts. UECP and GECP students applying for the special education… Read More »

How do I apply to the teacher preparation program if I do not meet the criteria for Direct Transfer Admission? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/how-do-i-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-if-i-do-not-meet-the-criteria-for-direct-transfer-admission-3/

Students who transfer to MSU but do not meet criteria for Direct Transfer Admission may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for information see Applications and Admissions).  The online application is open each Fall Semester for currently enrolled MSU students.  MSU undergraduate students must meet the following minimum… Read More »

Do I need a certain number of hours of experience with children before I can apply to the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/do-i-need-a-certain-number-of-hours-of-experience-with-children-before-i-can-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-2/

Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs (see Special Education Pre-admission Experience). However, all applicants to the teacher preparation program are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from… Read More »

What is the minimum grade I can receive in any one of my teaching major or minor classes, and what is the overall GPA I need in all of my teaching major or minor classes? Also, what is the GPA required to stay in the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-is-the-minimum-grade-i-can-receive-in-any-one-of-my-teaching-major-or-minor-classes-and-what-is-the-overall-average-gpa-i-need-in-all-of-my-teaching-major-or-minor-classes-also-what-is-the-gpa/

You must earn at least a 1.0 in each teaching major/minor course in order to receive credit for the course.  However, to progress to the internship, the overall GPA in your teaching major and minor must be at least 2.5.  You must also have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA of… Read More »

What is a College of Education cohort program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-is-a-college-of-education-cohort-program/

There are two cohort opportunities available to incoming freshmen who are interested in teaching as a career.  The Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP) is especially committed to preparing teachers who can address the needs of children and youth living in underserved and under-resourced communities.  The Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) is a specialized teacher preparation… Read More »

Would I be able to teach with a master’s degree in Special Education? – Frequently Asked Questions

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At MSU, the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Special Education does not lead to initial teacher certification.  However, certified teachers can earn an additional endorsement in Learning Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders through the master’s degree program.  Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue initial certification as an elementary and… Read More »

If I wanted to teach in a special education classroom, would I need special certification? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes.  At MSU, special education is a teaching major that can be added to the elementary certification program.  In addition to completing our elementary certification program, requirements for certification as a special education teacher include completing requirements for the teaching major and degree in Special Education-Learning Disabilities and passing the appropriate MTTC subject tests. An… Read More »

I have a master’s degree in Education and wish to earn certification in K-12 Administration by completing the 18-credit core administrative studies program at MSU. How should I apply for admission? – Frequently Asked Questions

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You should apply as a Lifelong Education (non-degree) student and answer “yes” to the question on the application that asks if credits will be applied toward certification as a teacher or K-12 administrator. This will result in your admission to MSU under a special non-degree status called “Graduate Certification” or “GC.” Lifelong Education/GC students are… Read More »

I completed my teacher preparation program in another state, and now I want to apply for a Michigan certificate. Can MSU help me? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Teachers certified in other states and persons who completed teacher preparation programs in other states must contact the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services directly for information about becoming certified as a teacher in Michigan.

What is the pre-admission experience requirement for Special Education? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs—ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under the supervision… Read More »

I completed my teacher preparation program at MSU, and I hold a Michigan teaching certificate. I want to apply for a teaching certificate in another state. What do I need to do? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Persons recommended for certification by MSU who wish to apply for certification in another state must contact the Department of Education in the state of interest. Typically, the application process includes forms that must be completed by the Certification Officer at MSU. Such forms should be sent to 134 Erickson Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. … Read More »

I am an elementary teacher and wish to add a secondary level endorsement to my certificate. What does that require? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Teachers who wish to add a secondary level endorsement to their elementary certificate through MSU must complete a certification program that meets Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements for secondary certification. Requirements include the following: An certification plan that includes a minimum of 20 semester credits taken after initial certification A teaching major approved for… Read More »

I am a teacher and would like to add another endorsement to my certificate. What are my choices? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Teachers with valid provisional, permanent, continuing, or professional teaching certificates can add endorsements that will enable them to teach additional populations, grade levels or subjects.  Here are some options: Subject Area Endorsements. You can add an endorsement in a subject area that is approved for the grade levels you are certified to teach by completing… Read More »

What are Michigan’s reading requirements for teachers? – Frequently Asked Questions

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For many years, the State of Michigan has required that elementary teachers have a minimum of 6 semester credits of reading coursework and secondary teachers have a minimum of 3 semester credits of reading coursework.  Elementary teachers are required to have a course that addresses reading in the elementary content areas as well as a… Read More »

Who is eligible to use the undergraduate admission application for the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

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The undergraduate application is intended for MSU undergraduates who (1) are currently enrolled, (2) have reached at least sophomore status (28 credits), (3) have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 at the end of the semester in which they apply, (4) have official SAT scores (alternate options may apply). Please see Applications and Admissions… Read More »

MSU joins national effort to expand computer science education – News

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Michigan State University is taking steps to support President Obama’s goal of expanding computer science education across the nation. Today, the MSU College of Education is among more than 200 organizations being recognized by the White House during a summit on Computer Science for All (#CSforAll). The event marks progress on the initiative since the… Read More »

National education reformers target local school boards – News

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Local school board elections increasingly are becoming a national political battleground, as millions of dollars in campaign cash pours in from out-of-state donors in the name of education reform, indicates new research led by a Michigan State University scholar. Take, for example, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs’ widow and a California resident who has funneled… Read More »

Never Give Up: Learning from one teacher's story of change – News

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Almost 20 years ago, Courtney* was an elementary teacher challenged to improve as part of a Professional Development School partnering with Michigan State University. She started enthusiastic, thoughtful and open to what she could learn from university and school colleagues. Nevertheless, for various reasons, her efforts kept faltering, leaving her frustrated and discouraged. Sharon Schwille, a… Read More »

Events: Charting the Future for Teacher Prep – New Educator

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The Education Policy Center at MSU lined up 15 of the nation’s top researchers and program leaders this spring for a compelling conversation about teacher preparation in the United States. Speakers confronted questions about the history and goals of teacher preparation, how to measure success, changes that are likely in the future and how those… Read More »

Faculty Viewpoint: How Have Teacher Policy Reforms Changed Teaching and Learning? It’s Too Soon to Tell – New Educator

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By Joshua Cowen Associate Professor of Education Policy Department of Educational Administration jcowen@msu.edu @joshcowenMSU Is there a war on teachers? It can feel that way. Over the last half-decade, policymakers across the country have attempted fundamental changes to many aspects of the teaching profession. Teacher-related policy reforms have included new efforts to monitor and improve… Read More »

Teachers optimistic about common core writing standards, not tests – News

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Teachers believe the Common Core standards in their states can improve how they teach writing, according to research from Michigan State University. However, they also find plenty of shortcomings with the standards—and with the associated state writing tests in particular. The new national survey, led by Gary Troia, is the first study of teacher perceptions… Read More »

For New Teachers in Urban Schools: Succeeding Means Constant Conversation about Power, Privilege, and Culture – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin It is long been noted in Green & Write and elsewhere that students of color benefit from having teachers with similar backgrounds. It is also widely documented that while 80% of American teachers are white, only 62% of students share that characteristic. This disparity is even more pronounced in urban areas, where… Read More »

Why Strike? DPS Teachers Weigh Bad-News Burnout against the Threat of Inaction – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin It’s beginning to feel like Groundhog Day. Teachers in Detroit walked out again en masse on May 2 and 3 to protest the abysmal conditions of most of their school buildings and the apparent lack of political urgency around what to do about district’s long-term funding crisis. This is the second large-scale… Read More »

Texas Teachers’ Unions Latest to Sue to Block New Teacher Evaluation System – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid In late April two Texas teachers’ unions filed a lawsuit, arguing the state’s new proposed teacher evaluation system violates state law. Specifically, the suit cites that the use of a student growth component in a teacher’s evaluation violates the law that says a teacher’s evaluation must be based on “observable, job related… Read More »

Author Interview: "Cooperating Teacher Compensation Benefits: Comparing 1957-1958 and 2012-2013" – JTE Insider

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This interview features Helenrose Fives, Tammy Mills, and Charity Dacey, authors of the article, “Cooperating Teacher Compensation Benefits:  Comparing 1957-1958 and 2012-2013.”  We asked them to tell us about the stories behind their research.  Their article is published in the March/April Issue of the Journal of Teacher Education, and is available to view here.   Q.… Read More »

How Should We Use the Department of Education’s New School Climate Web Tool? – Green & Write

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By David Casalaspi   Big changes could be coming for schools, districts, and states hoping to systematically measure features of school climate. Recently, the Department of Education (ED) released a school climate survey web tool which schools, districts, and states can administer on their own to collect data about school climate indicators. The web tool… Read More »

Is There a "Best" Teacher Evaluation System? – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns Though the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the successor to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), has a reduced emphasis on accountability, the debate over how to evaluate teachers rages on. While there is little disagreement over the importance of providing all students with an effective teacher, there are markedly different views of… Read More »

The Role of Courts in Shaping Educational Policy – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week a California appeals court reversed the initial ruling in the prominent Vergara v. California case, finding teacher job protection laws do not violate California’s equal protection clause. The three appeals judges unanimously agreed that while certain statutes such as teacher tenure and district dismissal policies may protect ineffective teachers, the plaintiffs… Read More »

Does Money Matter? A Look at the Age-Old Debate on the Importance of Resources in Education – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto In 2011-12, the U.S. spent $621 billion on education, or about $12,401 per student. Relative to other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. spends 35% more on K-12 education and nearly twice as much on post-secondary education. Also, since 1970, education spending in the U.S. has… Read More »

Study: Teachers Have Lower Expectations For Black Students – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns It is well understood that students with higher expectations experience more positive outcomes and in recognition of this, scholars have sought to understand how students form expectations for themselves. One of the most important sources of information for students in forming expectations is their teachers, as research has linked teachers’ expectations to… Read More »

Reckase wins top career award in educational measurement – News

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University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark D. Reckase is the recipient of a national career award this week. The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) will present Reckase with the 2016 Career Award at the council’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The award honors outstanding scholars whose publications, presentations and professional activities over the span of… Read More »

Chicago Teachers Union Strikes on April 1st, Drums up Nostalgia for Democratic Participation in Schools – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has, in recent years, been a formidable political presence in the conversation around urban education. The 2012 strike brought with it nostalgia for the widespread support of its organizing efforts in the 1970s, as well as a newfound adherence to its message among its members. The first… Read More »

Researchers Revisit TNTP's "Widget Effect", Teacher Evaluations – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Researchers Matthew A. Kraft and Allison F. Gilmour recently released a working paper which examined if new teacher evaluation systems have made any progress differentiating amongst teacher quality. In short, they find many states now do a better job distinguishing great teachers from good teachers, but states continue to struggle between differentiating… Read More »

Inequitable Teacher Distribution Prompts Urban ‘Grow Your Own’ Programs – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin Teacher Shortages in High-Need Areas Inequitable teacher distribution has been a problem in the U.S. since the advent of universal education. Because teachers are free to choose where they work, schools in geographical areas that appear less appealing tend to attract fewer potential educators. Areas with higher poverty rates, in particular, are likely to struggle… Read More »

Students Pay the Price for Unequal Treatment of Charter School Teachers – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto Research on charter school performance continues to conclude that, generally speaking, charter schools are no better or worse than traditional public schools (TPS) when it comes to academic achievement. While student outcomes are relatively similar across the two types of schools, the experiences of teachers are quite different. Using data from the… Read More »

MSU receives Mott Foundation grant to improve education in Flint schools – News

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Michigan State University has received a $2 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to help the Flint Community Schools improve the quality of education for children in Flint. Up to 25 MSU specialists and professors have been working with educators in the district since before the school year began to implement systemic changes.… Read More »

Teacher Preparation Programs and Graduate Accountability – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid In a recent post on Education Week Michigan State University (MSU) professors Dr. Corey Drake and Dr. Terry Flennaugh voiced their concerns over equity problems with new teacher preparation program (TPP) accountability measures. Other scholars have also weighed in, voicing their opinions on how recent legislation may impact TPPs, with a particular… Read More »

Clinton and Sanders on Education: Where Do They Stand? – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto The 2016 presidential primary elections are well underway and Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a close race. Yesterday was Election Day in Michigan and the state was a big focus for both candidates. Two days prior to Michigan’s primary election day, Clinton and Sanders participated in their seventh… Read More »

Author Interview: "Adopting an International Innovation for Teacher Professional Development: State and District Approaches to Lesson Study in Florida" – JTE Insider

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This interview features Dr. Motoko Akiba and Bryan Wilkinson, the authors of “Adopting an International Innovation for Teacher Professional Development: State and District Approaches to Lesson Study in Florida.”  We asked the authors to share their experiences behind the research. Their article is published in the January 2016 JTE issue and is currently available online… Read More »

Districts Continue to Use More Data to Hire Teachers – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Teacher quality matters. Attracting, hiring, developing and retaining high-quality teachers is considered one of the most impactful ways schools can improve student outcomes. Because of this, much has been written about what type(s) of data should be used in teacher hiring and how and why this data has the potential to improve… Read More »

College of Education scholars to accept diversity awards – News

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Two individuals and one program from the Michigan State University College of Education will receive Excellence in Diversity Awards from the university this month. Established in 1990, the awards program recognizes and rewards efforts that support an environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. Up to nine individuals, teams and programs receive the awards from the… Read More »

Author Interview: "Getting Inside Rehearsals: Insights From Teacher Educators to Support Work on Complex Practice" – JTE Insider

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This interview features the authors of “Getting Inside Rehearsals: Insights From Teacher Educators to Support Work on Complex Practice”.  Dr. Elham Kazemi, Dr. Hala Ghousseini, Dr. Adrian Cunard, and Dr. Angela Chan Turrou share their insights from their research.  Their article is published in the JTE January 2016 issue and is currently available online here.  … Read More »

Big-Time Foundations Leave Their Mark on Education Policy - Research by Sarah Reckhow – Publications

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In recent years, charitable foundations have taken an interest in national education initiatives and issues in unprecedented ways, transforming the educational policy landscape. For example, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Eli and Edith Broad Foundation have exerted influence on national education policy decisions by offering substantial funding and research-based evidence to organizations… Read More »

Portfolio Management School Districts and Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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Note: It has long been speculated that Detroit Public Schools may transition to a portfolio management school district model. What is a portfolio management district and what does the research say about the effectiveness of this type of model? Check out Green & Write all week for new posts on what we know and what… Read More »

The Role of the Mentor Teacher in (New) Teacher Learning – JTE Insider

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by Julie Bell School-based mentors of student teachers are in a unique position to teach and learn from another adult on a daily basis in the context of their own classrooms. However, as Thompson, Hagenah, Lohwasser, and Laxton (2015) noted, “Simply being in the company of accomplished mentors is not enough to support the improvement of teachers and… Read More »

Should Teacher Union Fees be Mandatory? – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association (CTA). The case is examining whether public employee unions are authorized to collect fees from non-members for collective bargaining purposes. The case is contesting a 1977 Supreme Court ruling that legislated public employees can be required… Read More »

DPS Teachers Sick of Conditions – Green & Write

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DPS Teachers Sick of Conditions By Kacy Martin   Many teachers in Detroit Public Schools (DPS) have had enough. Amidst the budget crisis, enrollment woes, and low achievement scores, educators endure revolting working conditions that have provoked a drastic measure. On January 7, teachers at Renaissance and King High Schools closed due to a, “high… Read More »

Can Increasing Teacher Pay Improve Teacher Quality? – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid A recent report on National Public Radio (NPR) asked the question: does it pay to pay teachers $100,000? This is a not a new question, as in the past researchers, organizations, policymakers, and states have wrestled with questions about how to best compensate their teaching workforce. Now, as more teachers across the… Read More »

MSU to help research what makes the best teachers – News

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Two MSU College of Education scholars are part of a research team examining what happens in university-based teacher preparation programs that helps enhance teaching quality before individuals enter the profession. Spyros Konstantopoulos, professor of measurement and quantitative methods, and Corey Drake, associate professor of teacher education and director of the Teacher Preparation Program at MSU, are part… Read More »

Governor’s Education Reform Plans Lead to Uncertainty, Controversy, and Protest – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto A recent article in the Detroit Free Press highlighted serious teacher shortages in Detroit Public Schools (DPS). There are currently at least 135 teaching vacancies in the district and more are anticipated after the holidays, when other teachers are not expected to return. This problem is not new – in September 2014,… Read More »

Expanding Pre-K Opportunities and Teacher Quality: Are both Possible? – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Expanding the educational opportunities for Pre-K students has been a focus of states and policymakers for the past several decades. President Obama and his administration doubled down on this investment by supporting programs and states to provide high-quality Pre-K programs to all young learners. As was written earlier on Green & Write… Read More »

Eastern Michigan University holds Urban Education Summit – Green & Write

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  Partnership between Practitioners, Researchers, and Policymakers Faculty and students at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) held a conference to discuss current issues in urban education on Saturday, November 14th. Often characterized as under resourced and failing, large, urban districts in Michigan have had successes that are frequently overlooked by the general public. The summit highlighted… Read More »

Alumna named Michigan Art Teacher of the Year – News

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Michigan State University alumna Kerry Shadbolt was recently named the 2016 Michigan Art Teacher of the Year and the Secondary Level Art Educator of the Year. She received the honors from the Michigan Art Education Association on Oct. 17 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Shadbolt, B.F.A. ’99 (Art Education) and M.A. ’07 (Educational Technology),… Read More »

MSU hosts international math education conference – News

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More than 500 scholars and educators will be at Michigan State University this week for the 37th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American chapter (PME-NA). MSU College of Education faculty members Tonya Bartell and Kristen Bieda were selected to serve as co-chairs of the conference, which runs… Read More »

Michigan Legislature Passes New Teacher Evaluation Bill – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that puts in motion changes to Michigan’s teacher evaluation laws. The bill, which is the culmination of years of work dating back to the creation of the Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness (MCEE) in 2011, includes changes to observation frameworks and the amount and type of… Read More »

MSU hosts Indonesian educators to learn about U.S. education – News

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Michigan State University has been selected from among other U.S. institutions to host more than 40 Indonesian educators who will explore education and teacher preparation in our nation. The MSU College of Education was chosen for the USAID-funded program, implemented by the Institute for International Education, in September, and welcomed the first cohort of international… Read More »

New app to help teachers boost preschool literacy – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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After the successful creation and testing of the powerful learning intervention, Read It Again Pre-K, faculty at Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology are developing a digital upgrade to help enhance the early reading skills of preschoolers further.The Read It Again Pre-K program was created by Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Learning Laura… Read More »

First cohort of Doctor of Educational Leadership program graduates – News

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Earlier this summer, 14 students were the first graduates of the new Doctor of Educational Leadership (DEL) program. The now-Ed.D.’s started their courses in 2012, and spent three years in the hybrid program to obtain their degrees. The DEL program is a cohort model, with all students taking the same courses throughout the programs. Unlike… Read More »

A Collection of Problem Posing Experiences for Prospective Mathematics Teachers that Make a Difference – Publications

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Crespo, S. (2015). A Collection of Problem Posing Experiences for Prospective Mathematics Teachers that Make a Difference. In F. M. Singer, N. F. Ellerton, & J. Cai, (Eds) Problem Posing: From Research to Effective Practice. Research in Mathematics Education Series: Springer.

STEM educator named Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education – News

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MSU science education professor Joseph Krajcik has been named a Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education at Michigan State University (MSU). Krajcik is the director of the CREATE for STEM Institute, a collaboration between the College of Natural Science and the College of Education that seeks to improve teaching and learning of science and mathematics through… Read More »

MSU and Wipro Limited announce graduation of first cohort of 25 teachers of MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship program – News

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Wipro Limited, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, in partnership with the Michigan State University College of Education, recognized 25 Chicago Public School (CPS) educators for their completion of the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship on July 7, 2015. Established in 2014, the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship was… Read More »

Teacher Preparation Program receives accreditation status – News

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The College of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program earned accreditation status from the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), and its successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), effective April 2015. Michigan requires that all teacher preparation programs from higher education institutions be accredited, indicating that the programs have adhered to the principles, standards and policies outlined… Read More »

Is Michigan Turning Away Good Teachers? – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns In late 2013, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced changes to the examination prospective teachers are required to pass in order to obtain a Michigan teaching certificate. Specifically, the difficulty of the Professional Readiness Examination (PRE), which is considered a test of the basic skills a teacher needs to be effective,… Read More »

George Lucas Foundation funds MSU research on science, math and literacy education – News

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Michigan State University researchers and their partners plan to create a model for teaching elementary students science while also improving their skills in math, reading and writing. The project is funded by a five-year grant from Lucas Education Research, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Executive Director Kristin De Vivo said the goal… Read More »

Strange Bedfellows in Michigan Charters: Unionization and Teach for America-Associated Teachers – Green & Write

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By Rachel White Over the past month, numerous charter schools in Detroit have experienced ample turmoil associated with charter management organizations (CMOs). CMO New Urban Learning (NUL) ended its relationship with Detroit’s University YES Academy as a result of recent charter schools teacher unionization efforts. Closely behind University YES Academy are two U Prep Schools… Read More »

America's best teachers get creative – News

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While U.S. educational policy emphasizes high-stakes testing and scripted lessons, the best teachers in the business are taking creative risks – often drawing from their own interests and hobbies – to help students learn, new research finds. Examining the classroom practices of National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists, the study, by Michigan State… Read More »

New Statistics on Beginning Teacher Attrition and Mobility – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid The U.S. Department of Education recently released a report detailing beginning teacher attrition and mobility in U.S. public schools. The reports uses data from almost 2,000 first-year public school teachers beginning in 2007-08. The overall findings from the study suggest that on average beginning teachers are not leaving teaching as quickly as… Read More »

Opt Out Movement’s Influence on Decisions in Education Marketplace – Green & Write

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By Rachel White As states adopt new standardized assessments that align with newly adopted college- and career-ready standards (e.g., Common Core and state-supplemented iterations thereof), parents are refusing to let their children partake in the test. At one high school in Seattle, Washington, not a single 11th grade student showed up to take the SBAC… Read More »

Concerns Grow Over Using M-STEP Data in Teacher Evaluations – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid As reported previously on Green & Write, Michigan’s new standardized assessment system, M-STEP, will continue through at least 2018. Currently in its first year of use, the new assessment has generated some concerns, particularly from teachers and teachers unions, regarding how reliable these assessments are and if they should be used as the… Read More »

Going Global: Personal and Professional Benefits of Study Abroad for Pre-Service Teachers -- Research by Alyssa Hadley Dunn – Publications

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Study abroad can be a powerful, even life changing experience. Research by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Alyssa Hadley Dunn and colleagues examines the experiences of pre-service teachers who participated in two study abroad programs. Comparing Pre-Service Teacher Experiences The researchers wanted to explore the ways that study abroad programs can support and enhance understandings of… Read More »

Michigan’s Proposed Budget: How it Impacts Teachers and Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Governor Snyder has recommended 30% of the FY 2016 state budget be used to fund education throughout the state. The budget makes many recommendations, including increases in areas such as higher education and community college. Also included in this 30% are several factors that relate to teacher quality. The budget addresses areas… Read More »

Teacher Evaluation Delays Hurt Students, Principals, and Teachers – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid In Michigan, teacher and administrator evaluation polices (HB5223 and HB5224), which were initially scheduled to take effect in the 2013-14 school year, are officially dead. There was hope that during the 2014 lame duck session these bills would make it through the Senate, but this effort fell short. The need for a… Read More »

The Role of Technology in the Educational Process – Green & Write

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By Joyce Waddell* Although technology is finally being integrated into education, its use for teaching and learning still remains a challenge. Despite the fact that many schools today are privileged to have ready access to technology, trained teachers, and a favourable policy environment, the use of technology in the classroom is still low. Some attribute… Read More »

What is Missing in the Early Childhood Education Policy Dialogue? The Child – Green & Write

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By Maria Teresa Tatto Empirical support for the contribution of early childhood education to future education and wellbeing is definitive in at least two important areas: children’s cognitive and social development, and school retention and completion. Comparative research on the contribution of early childhood education to cognitive and social development argues that good quality early… Read More »

The Role of Student Growth in Teacher Evaluation – Green & Write

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This week’s Green & Write post is written by Rick Stiggins. Dr. Stiggins is the retired founder of the Assessment Training Institute and author of Defensible Teacher Evaluation: Student Growth through Classroom Assessment (Corwin 2014) In exchange for absolution from meeting the No Child Left Behind achievement gain requirements, many states’ educational leaders have agreed to… Read More »

Alumni honored for technology use in education – News

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Four College of Education alumni are among the educators being honored for improving education through technology from the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). The awardees from MSU include: Outstanding Technology-Using Pre-K to 12 Teacher of the Year: Joanna Van Raden, (Educational Technology Certificate, ’09), a fourth-grade teacher at Luther C. Klager Elementary School in… Read More »

Study Links Teacher Retention and Practice Teaching – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid A study from the Consortium for Policy Research in Education found teachers who have increased opportunities to practice teaching skills and focus on the “how” of teaching while in teacher education programs are more likely to remain in the classroom. Other notable results from the study include: (1) science and math teachers… Read More »

MSU researcher launches Common Core tool for teachers – News

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Michigan State University researcher William Schmidt has created a free web-based tool to help American educators teach the Common Core State Standards in mathematics. Although the majority of U.S. states have voluntarily adopted the standards, many teachers still must use outdated textbooks or find other materials to ensure students meet the common set of learning… Read More »

Equity and Teacher Distribution: Lessons from Abroad -- Research by Amita Chudgar – Publications

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Teachers with different levels of education and experience are assigned by district and school leaders to work at different schools. This is known in educational research as teacher distribution. The equitable distribution of high-quality teachers to low-income schools and students is a challenge in the U.S. International research by Claremont Graduate University Associate Professor Thomas… Read More »

Pay Attention to Climate to Decrease Teacher Turnover – Publications

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Teacher turnover can be costly to districts. Research by Wayne State University Assistant Professor Ben Pogodzinski, University of Virginia Associate Professor Peter Youngs, and Michigan State University Professors Kenneth Frank and Dale Belman provides insight on one way to increase the likelihood that beginning teachers continue teaching at their school: pay attention to administrative climate.… Read More »

Technology and Online Teacher Training – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently released its annual letter which, among other topics, outlines the foundation’s thoughts and ideas about the future of technology and online learning in education. One part of the letter is sure to stand out to educators. The Gates Foundations states; “There is one thing software… Read More »

Deans Aim to Transform Teacher Preparation – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week, 18 college of education leaders announced the formation of Deans for Impact with the goal of transforming how teachers are prepared and how teacher preparation programs are evaluated. Deans for Impact is led by a variety of institutional leaders, including Deans from The Johns Hopkins University, USC Rossier School of… Read More »

ESEA Reauthorization and Teacher Evaluations – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week U.S. Senate Education Committee Chair Lamar Alexander released a draft of his 2015 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) proposal. ESEA, currently known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is the federal government’s most significant public education law. While much of the coverage and conversation has revolved around annual testing… Read More »

Evaluating Pre-K Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Pre-K education is a hot topic amongst policy makers, educational researchers, parents and educators because of the profound impact early childhood programming can have on the long-term outcomes of children. Because of this, numerous articles and documents are being circulated stressing the important of early childhood education. The U.S. Department of Education… Read More »

Teacher Evaluation System in Michigan – Green & Write

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By Adrienne Hu The Obama administration education policy agenda has focused on three big areas: 1) Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the aligned assessments, 2) turnaround for struggling schools, and 3) teacher evaluation systems. Despite the delay of the CCSS aligned assessment, the state of Michigan successfully extended its No Child Left Behind (NCLB)… Read More »

Education influencers: Six from MSU make national list – News

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Six Michigan State University faculty members were named today on a national list of scholars recognized for having the greatest influence on public debates about education. The Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings are published each year by Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute in his Education Week blog, Rick Hess Straight Up (RHSU). This year’s… Read More »

Teacher Shortages Persist Throughout the State – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Earlier this fall State Superintendent Mike Flanagan said there are ways to address teacher shortages in Michigan. Flanagan’s statement, which focused heavily on Detroit Public Schools (DPS), stems from concerns about large class sizes many classroom teachers are experiencing in DPS. At the time of Flanagan’s announcement, there were over 100 vacancies… Read More »

Dominguez receives awards for math education work – News

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Higinio Dominguez, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, was recently honored with two awards for his collaborative projects to improve mathematics education, particularly for bilingual and immigrant students. In November 2014, Dominguez received the 2013-14 MSU Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Award for his work with the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. The project,… Read More »

Teacher Compensation and Career Salary Ladders – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid On December 3rd the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released a report detailing teacher career salary ladders with a focus on the amount of time it takes teachers to reach certain compensation thresholds. The study looked at salaries of teachers in 113 school districts and found that the amount of time… Read More »

The Second Course: Education Policy Considerations for Lame Duck, Part II – Green & Write

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By Rachel White As promised, this week’s governance and finance section of Green & Write will highlight a few more Michigan education issues that may see action during the lame duck session. Charter School Reform Following the Detroit Free Press’s series of powerful articles focusing on the discouraging record of Michigan’s charter school effectiveness, efficiency… Read More »

Potential Issues With Teacher Preparation Accountability – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns Last week’s Green & Write post in Assessment and Accountability outlined the main components of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s proposed plan to hold teacher preparation programs (TPPs) accountable for the quality of their graduates. According to the rules released on November 25, TPPs will be evaluated based on how successful their… Read More »

Philanthropies in Education, Exciting Work Underway – Green & Write

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By Corey Savage Philanthropic organizations and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and The Walton Family Foundation have increasingly become more involved in educational policy in recent years. In her book The Death and Life of the Great American School System, Diane Ravitch quite famously examines… Read More »

Secretary Duncan Unveils Accountability Plan for Teacher Preparation Programs – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns On November 25, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released a plan to improve the quality of teacher preparation programs (TPPs) across the country. The proposed rules, which would take effect in the spring of 2019, require states to collect information on how the graduates of all TPPs, including non-traditional programs… Read More »

Michigan’s Not-So-Lame Duck Dinner Menu for Education – Green & Write

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By Rachel White While shoppers braved the Black Friday deals this past weekend in preparation for the holiday season, many legislators were busy preparing for a special season that ramps up this week: lame duck. The next three weeks of legislative session represent the final opportunity for a group of legislators’ deemed “lame ducks” to… Read More »

The Accountability of Teacher Preparation Programs – Green & Write

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By Adrienne Hu Teacher quality and teacher evaluation are of more interest than ever to those who care about the accountability frameworks in K-12 education. Accordingly, university-based teacher preparation programs (TPPs), from which most public school teachers graduated, also have received a lot of pushback from outside the community to reform in order to improve… Read More »

Different Levels of Differential Funding: Implications for Educational Equity – Green & Write

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By Rachel White Across the nation, researchers, policymakers, education advocacy organizations, and school administrators have spent a considerable amount of time and energy developing school finance formulas that ostensibly ensure equitable resource allocation that maximizes student achievement and fiscal efficiency. Michigan is no exception. In 1994, a voter-approved school finance reform known as Proposal A… Read More »

Governor Rick Snyder and Congressman Mark Schauer: Their Views on Teaching and Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid and Corey Savage Education is a hot issue on the gubernatorial campaign trail here in Michigan.  While much of the discussion has been around school governance and finance, additional issues have been discussed and intertwined. As part of this week’s Green & Write series on the election, we take a look at… Read More »

Michigan Gubernatorial Debate Focuses on Education Issues – Green & Write

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By Rachel White What do the novel Of Mice and Men and this week’s Michigan gubernatorial town hall debate have in common? They begin and end with the same scene. The first question asked in Monday night’s gubernatorial debate between incumbent Governor Rick Snyder (R) and challenger former Congressman Mark Schauer (D) was on the… Read More »

Moving beyond blanket statements about what teachers can and cannot do – Green & Write

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By Sandra Crespo As a mathematics teacher educator, my job is to be skeptical of blanket statements about teachers such as: “teachers teach the way they were taught.” This claim is often used to explain why it is so hard for teacher preparation programs to make a difference in the eventual teaching of their graduates… Read More »

In Education, the Perfect is Becoming the Enemy of the Good – Green & Write

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By Mary Kennedy Back in the 1970s, there were only a handful of organizations that concerned themselves with educational issues. These outfits were pretty much comprised of people who worked in education – the teachers’ association, the administrators’ association, the researchers’ association, and so forth. Now there are over 100 organizations that consider themselves to… Read More »

Michigan Deemed an Educational Laggard – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns Recently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its “Leaders & Laggards” report that rates each state’s education system along many dimensions. In most cases, the report’s ratings do not put Michigan’s education system in a positive light. Especially troubling is that the data published by the State of Michigan masks its… Read More »

High-stakes testing, lack of voice driving teachers out – News

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Contrary to popular opinion, unruly students are not driving out teachers in droves from America’s urban school districts. Instead, teachers are quitting due to frustration with standardized testing, declining pay and benefits and lack of voice in what they teach. So finds a Michigan State University education scholar – and former high school teacher –… Read More »

Local education politics 'far from dead' – News

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Teach for America, known for recruiting teachers, is also setting its sights on capturing school board seats across the nation. Surprisingly, however, political candidates from the program aren’t just pushing its national education agenda, they’re advancing local issues as well, according to a new study. The findings, said Michigan State University’s Rebecca Jacobsen, refute the… Read More »

MSU grad named Michigan Teacher of the Year – News

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Michigan State University College of Education alumna Melody Arabo has been named 2014-2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year! Arabo, BA ’01 (Education), MA, ’04 (Curriculum and Teaching), is currently teaching third grade at Keith Elementary School in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. She has 12 years of teaching experience, and was selected from among 238… Read More »

Faculty explores education system in Cuba – News

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Ten faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University recently returned from a study tour of Cuba. With one the highest literacy rates in the world and a historically restricted relationship with the United States, Cuba offers a particularly unique opportunity to explore another nation’s education system. The MSU group interacted with… Read More »

Fendler honored by UW-Madison School of Education – News

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Department of Teacher Education Professor Lynn Fendler has received the 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. It is the school’s top alumni honor, and was presented to Fendler at a ceremony held on April 12. Fendler received a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction in 1999 from the UW-Madison’s School… Read More »

Museum program improves science teacher, student learning – News

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New research by Michigan State University shows a teacher professional development program developed and run by the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago significantly improves student performance in science. At a press conference today in Chicago, University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt – who led the research with funding from the Boeing Corporation – joined Chicago Mayor Rahm… Read More »

MSU scholars honored for education research – News

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Two faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University have been honored for excellence in education research this year by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Both will be recognized during an awards ceremony April 5 at the AERA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. University Distinguished Professor Mark Reckase is receiving the E.… Read More »

Bieda to receive 2014 Teacher-Scholar Award – News

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Each year, 10 faculty members are chosen to receive Teacher-Scholar Awards at the Michigan State University Awards Convocation. Among the 2014 recipients is Kristen Bieda, assistant professor of teacher education. Bieda will receive the honor at the All-University Awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 11. Bieda is an award-winning faculty member whose work… Read More »

MSU SETS-UP fellowship to prepare future science teachers – News

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Michigan State University will now help meet the need for science teachers in high-needs schools across the nation with a new teacher preparation program. Supporting Early-Career Teachers of Science Through Urban Partnerships—or MSU SETS-UP for short—is a five-year fellowship that will provide fellows with secondary science teaching certification, as well as a master’s degree. Funded… Read More »

Preparing future STEM faculty as top teachers – News

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Michigan State University will help improve the preparation of thousands of future professors as part of a national network focused on improving teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning has received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand its… Read More »

College of Education wins Niagara award – News

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The College of Education at Michigan State University has received the 2013 Niagara Award in Education. Each year, the Niagara Foundation-Michigan publicly recognizes individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed time, energy and leadership in the areas of education, community service, peace, leadership or media. The nominations for the Niagara… Read More »

The Future for Science Education – New Educator

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Helping Michigan educators understand the Next Generation Science Standards Lately, the Common Core State Standards have been the subject of great attention as a potential guide for U.S. schools to ensure all students learn the mathematics and language arts skills needed to be successful. Away from the spotlight, however, there is a growing movement arguing… Read More »

Faculty Viewpoint: Can You Identify a Good Teacher When You See One? – New Educator

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Thoughts on teacher evaluation from an assessment expert and member of Michigan’s governor-appointed task force A number of years ago, I was working on a project that focused on using portfolios high school students produced in their classes as a way of evaluating their level of achievement. This was exciting work because our team was… Read More »

Health, Well-being, and Education in Tanzania – KIN-nections

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MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew,  Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty from… Read More »

Health, Well-Being, and Education in Tanzania – ED-Connect

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MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew,  Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty… Read More »

MSU Education Policy Innovation Collaborative wins share of $10 million grant to launch national school choice research center – News

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Michigan State University is part of a new national research center on school choice policy. The National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice, or REACH, funded by a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, will produce cutting-edge research on charter schools, school vouchers and other choice… Read More »

Empowering Teachers to Enhance Adolescents' Motivation for Science – Research

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The Empowering Teachers to Enhance Adolescents’ Motivation for Science (E-TEAMS) project shares findings and implications regarding males’ and females’ motivation to learn science with high school science teachers, pre-service science teachers, and science teacher educators.   The E-TEAMS project shares that information through a book. Resources extending and supporting the material in the book can… Read More »

Ghana Arts Education Across Cultures – Office of International Studies in Education

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Try New Things, See New Places, Experience Ghana! No previous arts or education training is required for this program. No previous arts or education training is required for this program.All are welcome! Travel dates: May 16, 2015 – June 18, 2015Standing/Status: Sophomore minimumCourses offered: TE491, IAH241E, Independent Studies Questions? Contact Joni Starr, starrj@msu.eduOffice of Study… Read More »

Summary of Program Requirements for Elementary Education Students – Teacher Preparation Program

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Students who complete the elementary certification program are highly qualified to teach all subjects in grades K-5 and all subjects in grades K-8 in self-contained classrooms. Students pursuing elementary certification earn degrees in Education, Special Education or Child Development (with the teacher certification emphasis). Endorsements on a Michigan elementary certificate indicate that the certificate holder… Read More »

Secondary Education Internship Welcome Guide – Teacher Preparation Program

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The resources in this Welcome Guide will help mentors and interns get to know each other, learn about the internship year program, and do some early planning together before the internship begins in August. In August, interns and mentors will meet their field instructors, who will provide additional customized support in designing an experience for… Read More »

Secondary Education Integrated Science Comprehensive Endorsement – Teacher Preparation Program

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Physical and Earth Science Course Number Title Credits CEM 141 General Chemistry 4 CEM 142 General and Inorganic Chemistry 3 CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I 1 CEM 143CEM 251CEM 252CEM 255 Survey of Organic Chemistry OROrganic Chemistry I andOrganic Chemistry II andOrganic Chemistry Lab 4332 PHY 231 Introductory Physics I 3 PHY 232 Introductory Physics II 3… Read More »

Teacher Educators – Teacher Preparation Program

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During their time at MSU, teacher candidates work with and learn from different kinds of teacher educators in many different contexts.  Some are school- and community-based mentor teachers; some are course instructors of MSU courses the candidate takes on campus or in school sites; and some are university-based clinical educators or “field instructors” that support the intern’s and… Read More »

Special Education Internship Forms – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/forms/

All forms are appropriate for interns, mentor teachers and field instructors unless stated otherwise. Intern Narrative Form Generic Lesson Plan Form Substitute Teaching Form Video Consent Form Photo Consent Form Self Reflection Video Form Pre-Internship Forms Course Record Sheet (current students) Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Student Reaction Form Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Supervisor Reaction Form Evaluation… Read More »

Roles and Responsibilities of the Special Education MSU Interns – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/internship/spec-ed-interns/

Interns are students of teaching, ready to begin an intensive and sustained period of learning to teach in the content of practice. In contrast to conventional “student teaching programs, ” Interns are not expected to begin the year ready to teach on their own. Instead, they are expected to engage in observations, co-planning and co-teaching… Read More »

Role of Special Education Internship Coordinator – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/internship/speced-role/

University Liaison to teacher education Attend University TE Coordinator Meetings Role of Special Education Internship Coordinator Follow through with reimbursement issues, placement and procedure issues Department Communicate and coordinate with SE advisor Recruit Mentor Teachers for internship Notify Principals Notify Human resources Notify Special Ed directors Recruit and assign Interns Field Instructors Orient new Field… Read More »

Special Education Pre-admission Experience – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/program-information/pre-admission-experience/

Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs – ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under… Read More »

Special Education Course Requirements – Teacher Preparation Program

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/teacher-preparation/specialed/program-information/requirements/

Students who earn a degree in special education also complete the elementary education program and become certified as elementary and special education teachers. Upon completion of the program, they are highly qualified to teach all subjects in general education classrooms, grades K-5; all subjects in self-contained general education classrooms, grades K-8; children with learning disabilities… Read More »

Admission to the Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/alternative/chinese-experimental/admissions/

Please read all instructions carefully and complete all questions on the online application form. The Application Period Application deadline: We are currently accepting applications to each pathway of the Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP). Rolling admissions will start on January 15th.  We encourage all applicants to complete their application by that date to ensure their… Read More »

Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/alternative/chinese-experimental/

(Post Baccalaureate-Expedited) The Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP) is a Post Baccalaureate Expedited certification program that prepares speakers of Chinese (Mandarin) with a bachelor’s degree to teach Chinese language and culture in U.S. schools. Successful completion of the program leads to initial (standard) Michigan certification with a Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) Chinese endorsement. This… Read More »

Requirements for Initial Teacher Certification – Certification

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Initial Teacher Certification Candidates are recommended for the initial Michigan teaching certificate after they have completed all requirements for MSU’s teacher preparation program, including the post-graduate internship. The Standard Certificate is valid for five years; during that time, the certificate holder is expected to gain experience as a practicing teacher and continue their professional development.… Read More »

Admission for Post-Bachelor's Teacher Certification Candidates – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/postba/post-bachelor-application/

Applying to the Post-Bachelor’s Teacher Certification Program Applicants must apply separately to (1) Michigan State University and (2) the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. (1) Admission to Michigan State University Post-bachelor’s applicants typically apply to MSU as undergraduate students pursuing a second degree (although degree completion is not necessary for… Read More »

Teacher & Administrator Certification – Certification

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/certification/teachers-administrators/

Teachers Teachers may take courses to advance to the Professional Certificate, renew the Standard Certificate or add new endorsements to an existing certificate. As of September 1, 2013, teachers use the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) to apply for the Professional Certificate or a renewal of the Standard Certificate. No application to the MSU Certification Office is required. Additional… Read More »

Faculty Position in Elementary Social Studies Education (Assistant Professor) College of Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/social-studies-position/

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system assistant professor faculty member in elementary (K-8) social studies education. Potential areas of interest within elementary social studies education include: curriculum and pedagogy; student… Read More »

Tenure Faculty - CEPSE - Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Assistant Professor – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/tenuresystemfaculty-cepse-autismspectrumdisorders-jobs-ced-msu/

Autism Spectrum Disorders The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis. The position will be in the Special Education Program within the Department of Counseling, Educational… Read More »

Tenure Faculty - CEPSE - Special Education - Assistant Professor – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/tenuresystemfaculty-cepse-jobs-ced-msu/

Learning Disabilities The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Learning Disabilities. The appointment will be in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education. The College of Education at Michigan State is… Read More »

Scholarships for Undergraduates and Education Interns – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/students/scholarships/

The College of Education offers an increasing number of scholarships for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students which have been funded by gifts from faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college. Important Dates The application is currently open. THE 2022-23 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL BE OPEN MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022 AND CLOSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023 AT 11:59pm. Criteria In… Read More »

College of Education Alumni Association Freshman Scholarship – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/students/freshman-scholarship/

Each year the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association offers scholarship to talented freshman students who are planning a career in education. All students who meet the stated criteria may apply. Two scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 each, are forincoming freshmen who have been formally admitted to MSU and who intend to… Read More »

Teaching Position: CEP 801A Professional Role in Teaching Special Education I:Collaboration and Consultation – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/assistantships/cep-801a/

Semesters Offered: Spring Duties: This course is a required for Special Education Interns. Special education teachers and administrators perform their duties across many collaborative spaces, including consultation with general education teachers, as members of pre-referral teams, multidisciplinary evaluation teams, co-teaching teams, building wide positive behavioral support teams, and working with parents.  The instructor is responsible for… Read More »

Dykstra Family Research Endowment in Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/scholarships/dykstra/

This endowed scholarship is given by Timothy, Colleen, Matthew, Leah, and Melissa Dykstra to the Michigan State University College of Education. The Dykstra family draws upon MSU from the past, present, and future. In 1968, Dr. James W. Perry, Colleen’s father, began the lineage of MSU graduates when he received his doctorate degree in education.… Read More »

Jere E. and Arlene Pintozzi Brophy Endowed Fellowship in Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/scholarships/jere/

The Fellowship will be awarded to qualified applicants based on the following criteria:  Recipients shall be College of Education Ph.D. students whose research is focused on one or more of the following: Motivation to learn Social development that relates to academic learning and student engagement Classroom management that fosters student learning Curriculum and content that… Read More »

Michael Pressley Scholarship in Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/financial/scholarships/pressley/

This scholarship honors the life and career of Dr. Michael Pressley whose legacy in the academic world is replete with evidence from his research, writing, mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, contributions to state and national education policy, and service to the profession, specifically in the areas of literacy and educational psychology. Dr. Pressley was… Read More »

Faculty Position in English Education (Assistant or Associate) College of Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/english-education-assistant/

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar (at the assistant or associate level) in English Education. We invite a broad range of scholars in English education to apply for… Read More »

Assistant/Associate Professor in Elementary Grades Reading Instruction College of Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/literacy-position/

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Elementary Grades Reading Instruction. The Department seeks an individual with a strong research… Read More »

Open Rank, Mathematics Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/math-education/

The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) as part of ongoing priority initiatives in mathematics education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our… Read More »

Open Rank - Special Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/open-rank-mqm/

Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Duties The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a position for an open rank tenure stream faculty member with expertise in the development and application of quantitative methods. We seek individuals with general training in educational measurement and quantitative methods with… Read More »

Fixed-Term Faculty - Post-Doctoral Research - STEM Education – Resources

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/researcher-phd-stem/

Applications are invited for three post-doctoral (fixed term) research associates in the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University. The successful candidate(s) will provide leadership for all aspects of three research projects housed in CREATE (Collaborative Research in Education, Assessment and Teaching Environments). Responsibilities include working in coordination with the director of CREATE and… Read More »

Master of Arts in Educational Technology – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/maet/

Online, Hybrid & Overseas: Choose Your Own Adventure The M.A. in Educational Technology can be completed through your choice of flexible program pathways: fully online, summer hybrid and summer overseas in Galway, Ireland. You can chart your own course to earn your degree through a customized combination of learning experiences. Think of it as “choose… Read More »

Policies and Procedures of the Special Education Doctoral Program – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/phd/handbook/

2022-2023 Edition Handbook revised and approved September 2022; all students beginning doctoral studies on or after May 1, 2022 fall under the purview of the doctoral program as outlined in this Handbook version. All doctoral students starting the program prior to May 1, 2022, have the option to follow the handbook of the year they… Read More »

Special Education Online Master's Degree and ASD Endorsement – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/masters/asd/

The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) emphasis area offers an M.A. with an ASD endorsement or an ASD endorsement only.* The program is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated instructional methods and… Read More »

Special Education Courses – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/masters/courses-ld/

CEP 801A: Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education- offered spring semester This course develops the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions related to effective collaborative problem solving. Special educators and general educators interact together in many collaborative activities both inside and outside of school to support students, families, and the community. This course explores evidenced-based practices… Read More »

Special Education Online Master's Degree and LD Endorsement – Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/specialed/masters/ld/

The Master of Arts in Special Education degree program with an endorsement in learning disabilities (LD) is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated methods and evidence-based practices, but equally important, you… Read More »

Application & Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program for Transfer Students – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/apply-transfer/

Do you already have your bachelor’s degree? View the instructions for Post-Bachelor’s admissions here. Who is a transfer student? A transfer student is a student who has attended another college or university before attending MSU, with the exception of the summer immediately following high school graduation. Direct Transfer Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program Direct… Read More »

Supplemental Application for Transfer Students Seeking Direct Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/apply-transfer-instructions/

Direct Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education The MSU Office of Admissions has determined that you meet eligibility requirements for Direct Transfer Admission (DTA) to the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. This means you may apply for admission to Michigan State University and the teacher… Read More »

Required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Tests for MSU Teaching Majors – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/required-mttc-majors/

Major Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37  Agriculture Education Art Education (LQ) 95 Visual Arts Education Biological Science (DA) 17 Biology Chemistry (DC)  18 Chemistry Communicative Sciences and Disorders (SB) 57 Speech & Language Impaired Earth Science (DH) 20  Geology/Earth Science East Asian Language and Culture (Chinese) (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) East Asian Language and Culture… Read More »

Required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Tests for MSU Teaching Minors – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/required-mttc-minors/

Minor Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37  Agriculture Education Anthropology (CH)  13  Anthropology Biology (DA)  17  Biology Chemistry (DC) 18  Chemistry Chinese (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) Computer Science (NR) 50  Computer Science Earth Science (DH) 20  Earth/Space Science Economics (CA) 07  Economics English (BA)  02  English Environmental Science (NJ) 49  Environmental Science French (FA) 23 … Read More »

Summary of Program Requirements for Special Education Students – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/elementary/summary-speced-req/

University Integrative Studies and Writing Requirements Planned Program for Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching Majors Required Professional Education Courses Summary of Program Requirements Summary of Elementary Education Program Requirements Summary of Special Education Program Requirements Students who earn degrees in Special Education also complete the elementary certification program.  Upon completion of the program, they are… Read More »

Michigan’s Oral Proficiency Requirement for Teachers of World Languages – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/oral-proficiency/

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that all teacher candidates pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for each subject area in which they wish to become certified (e.g., their teaching majors and minors). In addition to passing the MTTC, candidates wishing to become certified in world languages are required to meet oral… Read More »

Information for Teacher Certification Seniors and Post Bachelor’s Degree Students – Academics

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/seniors-post-ba-students/

Please familiarize yourself with this important information about starting and completing the internship year successfully. If you are no longer planning to pursue the teacher certification program at Michigan State University or you are delaying your teaching internship for one year, please communicate this intention to your teacher preparation team and the Student Affairs Office… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Value Belief and TPACK – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2018/05/09/publication-on-teacher-value-belief-and-tpack/

Cheng, S.L. & Xie, K. (2018). The relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and TPACK in intervention and non-intervention settings. Teaching and Teacher Education, 74, 98-113. 10.1016/j.tate.2018.04.014 (SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 2.18) Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge… Read More »

New Online Graduate Certificate in K12 Computer Science Education – MAET Blog

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/maet/2018/04/18/graduate-certificate-in-k12-computer-science-education/

MAET is pleased to announce our new online Graduate Certificate in K12 Computer Science Education, which prepares K12 teachers to teach computational thinking and computer science ideas at the elementary and secondary level. Domains include computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, abstraction, programming tools, and creative thinking. Teachers learn to teach these concepts and skills through culturally… Read More »

On the road: MSU teacher candidates visit Midland on recruitment trip – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/on-the-road-msu-teacher-candidates-visit-midland-on-recruitment-trip/

MSU St. Andrews hosted 23 future teachers on Friday, Feb. 9, in hopes of encouraging the juniors and seniors to consider Midland as an area to work and live after completing their teaching degrees. The students and two advisors boarded a charter bus from the East Lansing campus and braved the snowy weather to learn… Read More »

Know-Care-Do: Future science teachers become agents of change – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/know-care-do-future-science-teachers-become-agents-of-change/

If a recent competition is any indication, MSU’s future science teachers are well on their way to becoming agents of change to ensure minimal human impact on our environment. The goal of a competition sponsored by the Center for Integrative Studies in General Science was to promote future teachers’ view of themselves as agents of change in… Read More »

Greenhow to be recognized with Teacher-Scholar Award – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2018/greenhow-to-be-recognized-with-teacher-scholar-award/

During the 2018 All-University Awards, Associate Professor Christine Greenhow will be recognized with a Teacher-Scholar Award by Michigan State University. Greenhow is one of six faculty selected through a university-wide competition. The annual honor celebrates faculty early in their careers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship, with effective teaching approaches closely linked to… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Value Belief in Technology Integration – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2018/02/04/publication-on-teacher-value-belief-in-technology-integration/

Vongkulluksn, V.W., Xie, K., & Bowman, M.A. (2018). The role of value on teachers’ internalization of external barriers and externalization of personal beliefs for classroom technology integration. Computers & Education, 118, 70-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.11.009 Abstract Recent research has shown that access alone does not automatically equate to greater or higher quality of technology integration. Teacher beliefs… Read More »

College of Education Scholarships – KIN-nections

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/kin-nections/2018/college-of-education-scholarships/

Important Dates THE 2018-19 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN FROM JANUARY 8, 2018 UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 2018. The application is OPEN Apply Now Criteria In all cases, the criteria for each scholarship will be the basis for selecting the recipients. However, unless specified by the scholarship criteria, preference in awarding the scholarships goes to: (1) students… Read More »

Alumnus celebrated for contributions to driver, traffic safety education – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/alumnus-celebrated-for-contributions-to-driver-traffic-safety-education/

Two-time Michigan State University alumnus Frank J. Gruber IV received the Richard Kaywood Memorial Award from the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) and AAA earlier this year. The award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to driver and traffic safety education. Gruber is the 32nd recipient of the national and prestigious… Read More »

MSU launches new effort to support informed education policy – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/msu-launches-new-effort-to-support-informed-education-policy/

Michigan State University has launched a new effort to improve K-12 education for students in the state and nation by delivering objective, timely research findings directly to decision makers. The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, is focused on building partnerships between researchers and state and school district leaders. EPIC researchers use pioneering data analysis… Read More »

MSU team wins national award for helping Flint teachers address lead poisoning – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/flintoons-msu-team-wins-national-award-for-helping-flint-teachers-address-lead-poisoning/

As a school administrator in Genesee County, Melody Strang had started to feel the effects of the Flint water crisis—concern for students close to her district, anger, the urge to help. She was standing in the hallway of Erickson Hall sometime in winter 2016 when she suggested to one of her classmates in the Doctor… Read More »

MSU ranks among best globally for education – News

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Michigan State University’s education programs have been ranked among the best in the world. Times Higher Education today ranked MSU #10 in its first-ever ranking of global institutions that offer education as a subject. “The MSU College of Education is a world leader in research to improve the education and well-being of teachers and learners… Read More »

Peer Advising & Education Abroad – KIN-nections

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/kin-nections/2017/peer-advising-education-abroad/

Peer Advising Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor in the College of Education! Peer advisors are students helping students. All Peer Advisors can advise for Kinesiology/Athletic Training and all Teacher Preparation Programs (Elementary/Special Education & Secondary). They can assist you with major/minor selection, admission requirements, resource referrals, and general advising questions.  To schedule an… Read More »

Student education organization awarded for excellence – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/student-education-organization-awarded-for-excellence/

Michigan State University has been named one of three recipients of the 2017 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Student Affiliate Excellence Award. Founded in 2012, the award honors NCTE student affiliates that meet high standards of performance. This is the first time the MSU student affiliate has won this award. “The award is… Read More »

Author Interview: "Connecting Teacher Professional Development and Student Mathematics Achievement" – JTE Insider

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2017/teacherpdmathachieve/

This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Connecting Teacher Professional Devlopment and Student Mathematics Achievement,”  from authors Traci Shizu Kutaka, Wendy M. Smith, Anthony D. Albano, Carolyn Pope Edwards, Lixin Ren, Heidi Lynn Beattie, W. James Lewis, Ruth M. Heaton, and Walter W. Stroup. The article is featured in the March/April issue of JTE; you can read the… Read More »

Refugee education: Improving opportunities through research partnership – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/refugee-summer-school-improving-opportunities-through-research-partnership/

When education researcher Carrie Symons joined the faculty at Michigan State University, she knew she wanted to increase activism in her work. So it didn’t take long before she reached out to the Refugee Development Center (RDC) in Lansing. Leaders of the center—which provides services to nearly 2,400 refugees a year—share her mission: to improve… Read More »

Stroupe wins national awards for science education research – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/stroupe-wins-national-awards-for-science-education-research/

Michigan State University faculty member David Stroupe was recently honored for his innovative research in science teaching by the field’s leading organizations. The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) presented Stroupe with the 2017 Early Career Research Award at the annual conference in April. This honor is granted to a researcher each year… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Competency in Digital Content Evaluation – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/05/21/publication-on-teacher-competency-in-digital-content-evaluation/

Kim, M.K., Xie, K., & Cheng. S.L. (2017). Building teacher competency for digital content evaluation. Teaching and Teacher Education, 66, 309-324. doi:10.1016/j.tate.2017.05.006 Abstract The purpose of the current study is to investigate teachers’ digital content evaluation (DCE) competency as a combined set of teachers’ intellectual ability and affect-motivation in evaluating digital content. To this end,… Read More »

Taking a Lesson from Teachers to Avoid Summer Learning Loss – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/taking-a-lesson-from-teachers-to-avoid-summer-learning-loss/

By Amy Auletto While the Green & Write blog will soon be taking a break until the fall, teachers will be hard at work this summer. A common myth about the teaching profession is that teachers spend the summer months relaxing, but this is rarely the case. About half of teachers report working during the… Read More »

Book on white women teachers co-edited by Warren – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/book-on-white-women-teachers-co-edited-by-warren/

A new book co-edited by Michigan State University’s Chezare Warren examines the unique challenges threatening the teaching effectiveness of white women teaching in the U.S., and what could (and should) change in teaching practices. “White Women’s: Work: Examining the Intersectionality of Teaching, Identity and Race,” illuminates some of the unique difficulties that are specific to… Read More »

Publication on Teacher Professional Development – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/04/03/publication-teacher-professional-development-through-digital-content-evaluation/

Xie, K., Kim, M.K., Cheng. S.L., & Luthy, N.C. (2017). Digital Content Evaluation as Technology Professional Development. Educational Technology Research and Development. doi:10.1007/s11423-017-9519-0 Abstract In this study, researchers designed and implemented a 1-year professional development (PD) program that focused on supporting teachers in evaluating and selecting digital learning contents. Participants in this investigation included 109… Read More »

Algebra Ready to Improve Teacher Quality – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/04/01/algebra-ready-to-improve-teacher-quality/

We are thrilled to announce that our latest project, Algebra Ready: Teaching Mathematics with Digital Content, has received funding support from Ohio Department of Higher Education. The project builds upon the success of our previous EDCITE: Evaluating Digital Content for Instructional and Teaching Excellence project and has design features tailored to address the specific needs in… Read More »

The Role of Teachers in Disciplinary Outcomes of Black Students – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/the-role-of-teachers-in-disciplinary-outcomes-of-black-students/

By Amy Auletto Black students are disproportionately disciplined in schools at alarming rates. While only 16% of students in the U.S. are Black, they are assigned 32% of in-school suspensions, 33% of out-of-school suspensions, and 34% of expulsions. Broken down by gender, Black male students are about three times more likely than White male students… Read More »

Are Teacher Residency Programs an Effective Approach to Improving the Teaching Workforce? – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/are-teacher-residency-programs-an-effective-approach-to-improving-the-teaching-workforce/

By Amy Auletto Most teachers are trained through traditional teacher preparation programs in colleges and universities, which typically include a heavy emphasis on coursework and a semester (or less) of student teaching. In 2015, 87% of students training to become teachers were enrolled in traditional programs, while the remaining 13% were enrolled in other alternative… Read More »

Peers, more than teachers, inspire us to learn – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/peers-more-than-teachers-inspire-us-to-learn/

“Why do I have to learn this?” It’s a common question among youth, but new research out of Michigan State University suggests students perform much better academically when the answer is provided by their peers rather than their teachers. University students who were given a rationale for why learning is important from people similar to… Read More »

Austin honored for international work in higher education – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/austin-honored-for-international-work-in-higher-education/

In 1998, Ann E. Austin spent a year in South Africa as a Fulbright Fellow studying and collaborating with colleagues toward the goals of improving higher education at what is now Nelson Mandela University. Almost 20 years later, she says that experience formed the basis for not only her own international work, but for developing… Read More »

New Evidence Points to the Importance of Teachers’ Colleagues – Green & Write

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2017/new-evidence-points-to-the-importance-of-teachers-colleagues/

By Amy Auletto Who we work with matters. In many professions, we often work closely with our colleagues on a regular basis, building professional and personal relationships, collaborating on projects, and serving as one another’s support systems in the workplace and beyond. This is especially true for teachers. Teachers work together formally, in grade-level teams… Read More »

Alumni Profile: The Bearded Teacher Who Ran for President – New Educator

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2017/education-democracy-change/

Education. Democracy. Change. Inspiring the next generation of active citizens By Nicole Geary The 2016 presidential election was intense. It seemed like the whole world was focused on the two candidates from the two major political parties and what victory would mean for either side. But what about the third parties, the write-ins? And what… Read More »

Teacher Mentoring: A Policy Bright Spot in Michigan – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto The first few years of a teacher’s career are extremely challenging. While new teachers have typically completed a substantial amount of coursework in education and had the chance to practice their craft as student teachers, nothing compares to the on-the-job training teachers receive once they have classrooms of their own. Teachers improve… Read More »

Schwille pens book on international education at MSU – News

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John “Jack” Schwille, professor emeritus and former assistant dean for international studies in education, has written an in-depth book about internationalization in the Michigan State University College of Education over several decades. “Internationalizing a School of Education: Integration and Infusion in Practice” details the “integration and infusion” approach that Schwille and other colleagues took to step… Read More »

Preparing Teachers for Middle School – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto Middle school is a challenging time for young people. Adolescents straddle the line between childhood and adulthood, struggling to assert their independence and form their identities while also still relying on parents and other adults. The brains of middle school students develop rapidly, but it is not until age 25 that the… Read More »

Grade Inflation in Michigan’s Teacher Evaluation System – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto It’s not just students who are impacted by grade inflation these days. Teacher evaluation ratings for the 2015-16 school year were recently released, and the results are either very impressive or very disconcerting depending on how you look at them. According to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), only 400 teachers were… Read More »

Panel Discussion: Big Data/Data Analytics in Education – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2017/01/09/panel-discussion-big-datadata-analytics-in-education/

Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:00pm – 2:30pm EHE College Commons (Ramseyer Hall 260) What are we learning from Big Data/Data Analytics in Education? Many education stakeholders are hopeful that Big Data/Data Analytics will make it possible to make historic improvements in student learning and retention, reduce or eliminate intransigent disparities, and provide mass-customization of the learning… Read More »

Are Teacher Preparation Programs the Smartest Investment We Can Make? – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto Undergraduate elementary teacher programs have made progress recently, but still have room for improvement according to a recent report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). NCTQ examined 875 university-based teacher education programs and found that there have been improvements in a number of areas. More programs now include research-supported… Read More »

Betsy DeVos Fits Trump's Plans for Education – Green & Write

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By Nancy Duchesneau President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate an unconventional choice for Secretary of Education – Betsy DeVos. A billionaire philanthropist from Michigan, DeVos has been a long-time activist for school choice, believing such systems improve the education system. This advocacy work for school choice aligns with Trump’s education agenda, which includes a $20… Read More »

More Evidence Points Towards the Importance of Teachers of Color – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto A recent study published in the academic journal Educational Researcher has found that all students, regardless of their own background, tend to prefer Latino and black teachers to white teachers. New York University researchers Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng and Peter F. Halpin analyzed survey responses from over 50,000 students in grades 6-9 to… Read More »

Just Answer Yes or No: State Ballot Proposals and Making Education Policy by Direct Democracy – Green & Write

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By Dirk Zuschlag Citizens last week voted yes or no on scores of statewide proposals, including seventeen in California. The nine measures in seven states that concerned education policy fall into two distinct categories: proposals affecting education funding and proposals affecting education governance. Proposals Affecting Education Funding Six proposals sought new or enhanced sources of… Read More »

New Federal Teacher Preparation Regulations – Implications for Michigan State University’s Teacher Preparation Program – Green & Write

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This week’s post is written by Dr. Corey Drake. Corey Drake is an Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Preparation at Michigan State University. Her work focuses on the preparation of elementary teachers to teach mathematics in diverse contexts. Her current research includes studies of pre-service elementary teachers’ learning from and about the use of mathematics… Read More »

Educational Federalism, the Every Student Succeeds Act, and the Future of Educational Policy – Green & Write

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This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Andrew Saultz. Andrew Saultz is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University. Dr. Saultz’s research focuses on accountability policy, educational federalism, and teacher policy. His work has been published in Educational Researcher, Teachers College Record, Educational Policy, and the American Journal of Education among others. It is rare… Read More »

Effective Principals Decrease Teacher Turnover – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto Every year, a considerable number of teachers transfer schools or leave the profession entirely. In 2012-13, nearly 16% of all public school teachers moved to a different school or quit teaching. While teacher turnover rates were under 13% in our nation’s wealthiest schools, this rate was much higher (22%) in schools with… Read More »

The Total Eclipse of Education Policy in the Presidential Debates -- And Why it Was Probably a Good Thing – Green & Write

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This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Mark Hlavacik. Mark Hlavacik is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas and the author of Assigning Blame: The Rhetoric of Education Reform (Harvard Education Press). He is a former college debater who has coached policy, parliamentary, public, and public forum… Read More »

Alumni earn prestigious education honors – News

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Three Michigan State University College of Education alumni were recently recognized for their outstanding teaching in mathematics and science. All three alumni are based in Michigan. They were honored by President Barack Obama in September, along with 210 other educators, with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Since its… Read More »

New Teacher Preparation Regulations Announced, Implications for Michigan – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced new regulations that will require teacher preparation programs to be more transparent about their effectiveness across a number of measures. According to the ED, these regulations seek to improve outcomes for teacher preparation programs while still affording states the flexibility to determine specifically… Read More »

Tackling the Issue of Low Teacher Morale in Michigan and Beyond – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto Last month, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Michigan Education Association (MEA) released survey results from a joint project assessing Michigan educators’ perceptions of the profession. In a presentation titled Dissed, Devalued, Demeaned, the two organizations painted a grim picture of teacher morale in Michigan. Nearly 11,000 educators participated in… Read More »

Author Interview: "Engaging and Working in Solidarity with Local Communities in Preparing the Teachers of their Children" – JTE Insider

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This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Engaging and Working in Solidarity with Local Communities in Preparing the Teachers of their Children,” written by Ken Zeichner, Michael Bowman, Lorena Guillén, and Kate Napolitan.  This blog highlights the experience  of authors Michael  Bowman (MB), Lorena Guillén (LG), and Kate Napolitan (KN).  The article is featured in… Read More »

Is there a separate/special admission process to the teacher preparation program for Honors College students? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Honors College students must complete the regular undergraduate admission application available online on the College of Education website each Fall Semester.  Students in good standing with the Honors College are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program provided minimum admission requirements are met.

Do I need a certain number of hours of experience with children before I can apply to the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

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All applicants are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from their own experiences when they complete the online application. Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs.

How do I apply to the teacher preparation program if I do not meet the criteria for Direct Transfer Admission? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/how-do-i-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-if-i-do-not-meet-the-criteria-for-direct-transfer-admission-2/

Students who transfer to MSU (before or after 42 credits) may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for more information see the FAQs under MSU Undergraduate Admissions).  The online application is open each Fall Semester.  MSU undergraduate students must meet the following criteria for admission: Sophomore standing or… Read More »

As an MSU undergrad, when should I apply for admission to the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/when-should-i-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program/

Generally, students apply during the Fall Semester of their sophomore year. However, applicants can apply as juniors (56 credits or more), and it may be possible for them to accelerate their teacher preparation programs. If an applicant has 56 or more credits, they should meet with their major advisor and consider completing an Acceleration Grid.… Read More »

What is the accelerated plan for undergraduates in the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

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Applicants who have earned 56 or more credits (junior standing) before the beginning of the Fall Semester of application are eligible for the accelerated plan.  Students must be available to take on-campus coursework during the summer following the application.  Applicants must meet with their degree advisor to discuss the acceleration plan and both must sign… Read More »

I have been admitted to the teacher preparation program but I want to change my teaching major, my teaching minor, or my internship year. What should I do? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/i-have-been-admitted-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-but-i-want-to-change-my-teaching-major-my-teaching-minor-or-my-internship-year-what-should-i-do/

To add/change your teaching major, teaching minor, or teaching endorsement, choose: Teaching Major/Minor/Additional Endorsement Change Request. To change your internship year, choose: Request to Change Internship Year. Other teacher preparation forms can be found on the Teacher Preparation Forms menu page.

If I am in a cohort program, what do I need to do to be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-else-do-i-need-to-do-to-guarantee-my-admission-to-the-college-of-education-if-i-am-in-a-cohort-program/

Students who have been admitted to UECP and GECP are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program if they meet all admission requirements (for example, a minimum GPA of 2.50, modern SAT scores). Moreover, the online application is shorter for students in one of our cohorts. UECP and GECP students applying for the special education… Read More »

How do I apply to the teacher preparation program if I do not meet the criteria for Direct Transfer Admission? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/how-do-i-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-if-i-do-not-meet-the-criteria-for-direct-transfer-admission-3/

Students who transfer to MSU but do not meet criteria for Direct Transfer Admission may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for information see Applications and Admissions).  The online application is open each Fall Semester for currently enrolled MSU students.  MSU undergraduate students must meet the following minimum… Read More »

Do I need a certain number of hours of experience with children before I can apply to the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/do-i-need-a-certain-number-of-hours-of-experience-with-children-before-i-can-apply-to-the-teacher-preparation-program-2/

Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs (see Special Education Pre-admission Experience). However, all applicants to the teacher preparation program are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from… Read More »

What is the minimum grade I can receive in any one of my teaching major or minor classes, and what is the overall GPA I need in all of my teaching major or minor classes? Also, what is the GPA required to stay in the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-is-the-minimum-grade-i-can-receive-in-any-one-of-my-teaching-major-or-minor-classes-and-what-is-the-overall-average-gpa-i-need-in-all-of-my-teaching-major-or-minor-classes-also-what-is-the-gpa/

You must earn at least a 1.0 in each teaching major/minor course in order to receive credit for the course.  However, to progress to the internship, the overall GPA in your teaching major and minor must be at least 2.5.  You must also have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA of… Read More »

What is a College of Education cohort program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-is-a-college-of-education-cohort-program/

There are two cohort opportunities available to incoming freshmen who are interested in teaching as a career.  The Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP) is especially committed to preparing teachers who can address the needs of children and youth living in underserved and under-resourced communities.  The Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) is a specialized teacher preparation… Read More »

Would I be able to teach with a master’s degree in Special Education? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/would-i-be-able-to-teach-with-a-masters-degree-in-special-education/

At MSU, the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Special Education does not lead to initial teacher certification.  However, certified teachers can earn an additional endorsement in Learning Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders through the master’s degree program.  Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue initial certification as an elementary and… Read More »

If I wanted to teach in a special education classroom, would I need special certification? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/if-i-wanted-to-teach-in-a-special-education-classroom-would-i-need-special-certification/

Yes.  At MSU, special education is a teaching major that can be added to the elementary certification program.  In addition to completing our elementary certification program, requirements for certification as a special education teacher include completing requirements for the teaching major and degree in Special Education-Learning Disabilities and passing the appropriate MTTC subject tests. An… Read More »

I have a master’s degree in Education and wish to earn certification in K-12 Administration by completing the 18-credit core administrative studies program at MSU. How should I apply for admission? – Frequently Asked Questions

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You should apply as a Lifelong Education (non-degree) student and answer “yes” to the question on the application that asks if credits will be applied toward certification as a teacher or K-12 administrator. This will result in your admission to MSU under a special non-degree status called “Graduate Certification” or “GC.” Lifelong Education/GC students are… Read More »

I completed my teacher preparation program in another state, and now I want to apply for a Michigan certificate. Can MSU help me? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/i-completed-my-teacher-preparation-in-another-state-and-now-i-want-to-apply-for-a-michigan-certificate-can-msu-help-me/

Teachers certified in other states and persons who completed teacher preparation programs in other states must contact the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services directly for information about becoming certified as a teacher in Michigan.

What is the pre-admission experience requirement for Special Education? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-is-the-pre-admission-experience-requirement-for-special-education/

Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs—ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under the supervision… Read More »

I completed my teacher preparation program at MSU, and I hold a Michigan teaching certificate. I want to apply for a teaching certificate in another state. What do I need to do? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/i-completed-my-teacher-preparation-program-at-msu-and-i-hold-a-michigan-teaching-certificate-i-want-to-apply-for-a-teaching-certificate-in-another-state-what-do-i-need-to-do/

Persons recommended for certification by MSU who wish to apply for certification in another state must contact the Department of Education in the state of interest. Typically, the application process includes forms that must be completed by the Certification Officer at MSU. Such forms should be sent to 134 Erickson Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. … Read More »

I am an elementary teacher and wish to add a secondary level endorsement to my certificate. What does that require? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/i-am-an-elementary-teacher-and-wish-to-add-a-secondary-level-endorsement-to-my-certificate-what-does-that-require/

Teachers who wish to add a secondary level endorsement to their elementary certificate through MSU must complete a certification program that meets Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements for secondary certification. Requirements include the following: An certification plan that includes a minimum of 20 semester credits taken after initial certification A teaching major approved for… Read More »

I am a teacher and would like to add another endorsement to my certificate. What are my choices? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/i-am-a-teacher-and-would-like-to-add-an-endorsement-to-my-certificate-what-are-my-choices/

Teachers with valid provisional, permanent, continuing, or professional teaching certificates can add endorsements that will enable them to teach additional populations, grade levels or subjects.  Here are some options: Subject Area Endorsements. You can add an endorsement in a subject area that is approved for the grade levels you are certified to teach by completing… Read More »

What are Michigan’s reading requirements for teachers? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/what-are-michigans-reading-requirements-for-teachers/

For many years, the State of Michigan has required that elementary teachers have a minimum of 6 semester credits of reading coursework and secondary teachers have a minimum of 3 semester credits of reading coursework.  Elementary teachers are required to have a course that addresses reading in the elementary content areas as well as a… Read More »

Who is eligible to use the undergraduate admission application for the teacher preparation program? – Frequently Asked Questions

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/faq/2016/who-is-eligible-to-apply-for-admission-to-the-teacher-preparation-program/

The undergraduate application is intended for MSU undergraduates who (1) are currently enrolled, (2) have reached at least sophomore status (28 credits), (3) have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 at the end of the semester in which they apply, (4) have official SAT scores (alternate options may apply). Please see Applications and Admissions… Read More »

MSU joins national effort to expand computer science education – News

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Michigan State University is taking steps to support President Obama’s goal of expanding computer science education across the nation. Today, the MSU College of Education is among more than 200 organizations being recognized by the White House during a summit on Computer Science for All (#CSforAll). The event marks progress on the initiative since the… Read More »

National education reformers target local school boards – News

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Local school board elections increasingly are becoming a national political battleground, as millions of dollars in campaign cash pours in from out-of-state donors in the name of education reform, indicates new research led by a Michigan State University scholar. Take, for example, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs’ widow and a California resident who has funneled… Read More »

Never Give Up: Learning from one teacher's story of change – News

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Almost 20 years ago, Courtney* was an elementary teacher challenged to improve as part of a Professional Development School partnering with Michigan State University. She started enthusiastic, thoughtful and open to what she could learn from university and school colleagues. Nevertheless, for various reasons, her efforts kept faltering, leaving her frustrated and discouraged. Sharon Schwille, a… Read More »

Events: Charting the Future for Teacher Prep – New Educator

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The Education Policy Center at MSU lined up 15 of the nation’s top researchers and program leaders this spring for a compelling conversation about teacher preparation in the United States. Speakers confronted questions about the history and goals of teacher preparation, how to measure success, changes that are likely in the future and how those… Read More »

Faculty Viewpoint: How Have Teacher Policy Reforms Changed Teaching and Learning? It’s Too Soon to Tell – New Educator

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By Joshua Cowen Associate Professor of Education Policy Department of Educational Administration jcowen@msu.edu @joshcowenMSU Is there a war on teachers? It can feel that way. Over the last half-decade, policymakers across the country have attempted fundamental changes to many aspects of the teaching profession. Teacher-related policy reforms have included new efforts to monitor and improve… Read More »

Teachers optimistic about common core writing standards, not tests – News

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Teachers believe the Common Core standards in their states can improve how they teach writing, according to research from Michigan State University. However, they also find plenty of shortcomings with the standards—and with the associated state writing tests in particular. The new national survey, led by Gary Troia, is the first study of teacher perceptions… Read More »

For New Teachers in Urban Schools: Succeeding Means Constant Conversation about Power, Privilege, and Culture – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin It is long been noted in Green & Write and elsewhere that students of color benefit from having teachers with similar backgrounds. It is also widely documented that while 80% of American teachers are white, only 62% of students share that characteristic. This disparity is even more pronounced in urban areas, where… Read More »

Why Strike? DPS Teachers Weigh Bad-News Burnout against the Threat of Inaction – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin It’s beginning to feel like Groundhog Day. Teachers in Detroit walked out again en masse on May 2 and 3 to protest the abysmal conditions of most of their school buildings and the apparent lack of political urgency around what to do about district’s long-term funding crisis. This is the second large-scale… Read More »

Texas Teachers’ Unions Latest to Sue to Block New Teacher Evaluation System – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid In late April two Texas teachers’ unions filed a lawsuit, arguing the state’s new proposed teacher evaluation system violates state law. Specifically, the suit cites that the use of a student growth component in a teacher’s evaluation violates the law that says a teacher’s evaluation must be based on “observable, job related… Read More »

Author Interview: "Cooperating Teacher Compensation Benefits: Comparing 1957-1958 and 2012-2013" – JTE Insider

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This interview features Helenrose Fives, Tammy Mills, and Charity Dacey, authors of the article, “Cooperating Teacher Compensation Benefits:  Comparing 1957-1958 and 2012-2013.”  We asked them to tell us about the stories behind their research.  Their article is published in the March/April Issue of the Journal of Teacher Education, and is available to view here.   Q.… Read More »

How Should We Use the Department of Education’s New School Climate Web Tool? – Green & Write

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By David Casalaspi   Big changes could be coming for schools, districts, and states hoping to systematically measure features of school climate. Recently, the Department of Education (ED) released a school climate survey web tool which schools, districts, and states can administer on their own to collect data about school climate indicators. The web tool… Read More »

Is There a "Best" Teacher Evaluation System? – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns Though the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the successor to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), has a reduced emphasis on accountability, the debate over how to evaluate teachers rages on. While there is little disagreement over the importance of providing all students with an effective teacher, there are markedly different views of… Read More »

The Role of Courts in Shaping Educational Policy – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week a California appeals court reversed the initial ruling in the prominent Vergara v. California case, finding teacher job protection laws do not violate California’s equal protection clause. The three appeals judges unanimously agreed that while certain statutes such as teacher tenure and district dismissal policies may protect ineffective teachers, the plaintiffs… Read More »

Does Money Matter? A Look at the Age-Old Debate on the Importance of Resources in Education – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto In 2011-12, the U.S. spent $621 billion on education, or about $12,401 per student. Relative to other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. spends 35% more on K-12 education and nearly twice as much on post-secondary education. Also, since 1970, education spending in the U.S. has… Read More »

Study: Teachers Have Lower Expectations For Black Students – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns It is well understood that students with higher expectations experience more positive outcomes and in recognition of this, scholars have sought to understand how students form expectations for themselves. One of the most important sources of information for students in forming expectations is their teachers, as research has linked teachers’ expectations to… Read More »

Reckase wins top career award in educational measurement – News

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University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark D. Reckase is the recipient of a national career award this week. The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) will present Reckase with the 2016 Career Award at the council’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The award honors outstanding scholars whose publications, presentations and professional activities over the span of… Read More »

Chicago Teachers Union Strikes on April 1st, Drums up Nostalgia for Democratic Participation in Schools – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has, in recent years, been a formidable political presence in the conversation around urban education. The 2012 strike brought with it nostalgia for the widespread support of its organizing efforts in the 1970s, as well as a newfound adherence to its message among its members. The first… Read More »

Researchers Revisit TNTP's "Widget Effect", Teacher Evaluations – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Researchers Matthew A. Kraft and Allison F. Gilmour recently released a working paper which examined if new teacher evaluation systems have made any progress differentiating amongst teacher quality. In short, they find many states now do a better job distinguishing great teachers from good teachers, but states continue to struggle between differentiating… Read More »

Inequitable Teacher Distribution Prompts Urban ‘Grow Your Own’ Programs – Green & Write

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By Kacy Martin Teacher Shortages in High-Need Areas Inequitable teacher distribution has been a problem in the U.S. since the advent of universal education. Because teachers are free to choose where they work, schools in geographical areas that appear less appealing tend to attract fewer potential educators. Areas with higher poverty rates, in particular, are likely to struggle… Read More »

Students Pay the Price for Unequal Treatment of Charter School Teachers – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto Research on charter school performance continues to conclude that, generally speaking, charter schools are no better or worse than traditional public schools (TPS) when it comes to academic achievement. While student outcomes are relatively similar across the two types of schools, the experiences of teachers are quite different. Using data from the… Read More »

MSU receives Mott Foundation grant to improve education in Flint schools – News

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Michigan State University has received a $2 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to help the Flint Community Schools improve the quality of education for children in Flint. Up to 25 MSU specialists and professors have been working with educators in the district since before the school year began to implement systemic changes.… Read More »

Teacher Preparation Programs and Graduate Accountability – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid In a recent post on Education Week Michigan State University (MSU) professors Dr. Corey Drake and Dr. Terry Flennaugh voiced their concerns over equity problems with new teacher preparation program (TPP) accountability measures. Other scholars have also weighed in, voicing their opinions on how recent legislation may impact TPPs, with a particular… Read More »

Clinton and Sanders on Education: Where Do They Stand? – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto The 2016 presidential primary elections are well underway and Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a close race. Yesterday was Election Day in Michigan and the state was a big focus for both candidates. Two days prior to Michigan’s primary election day, Clinton and Sanders participated in their seventh… Read More »

Author Interview: "Adopting an International Innovation for Teacher Professional Development: State and District Approaches to Lesson Study in Florida" – JTE Insider

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This interview features Dr. Motoko Akiba and Bryan Wilkinson, the authors of “Adopting an International Innovation for Teacher Professional Development: State and District Approaches to Lesson Study in Florida.”  We asked the authors to share their experiences behind the research. Their article is published in the January 2016 JTE issue and is currently available online… Read More »

Districts Continue to Use More Data to Hire Teachers – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Teacher quality matters. Attracting, hiring, developing and retaining high-quality teachers is considered one of the most impactful ways schools can improve student outcomes. Because of this, much has been written about what type(s) of data should be used in teacher hiring and how and why this data has the potential to improve… Read More »

College of Education scholars to accept diversity awards – News

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Two individuals and one program from the Michigan State University College of Education will receive Excellence in Diversity Awards from the university this month. Established in 1990, the awards program recognizes and rewards efforts that support an environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. Up to nine individuals, teams and programs receive the awards from the… Read More »

Author Interview: "Getting Inside Rehearsals: Insights From Teacher Educators to Support Work on Complex Practice" – JTE Insider

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This interview features the authors of “Getting Inside Rehearsals: Insights From Teacher Educators to Support Work on Complex Practice”.  Dr. Elham Kazemi, Dr. Hala Ghousseini, Dr. Adrian Cunard, and Dr. Angela Chan Turrou share their insights from their research.  Their article is published in the JTE January 2016 issue and is currently available online here.  … Read More »

Big-Time Foundations Leave Their Mark on Education Policy - Research by Sarah Reckhow – Publications

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In recent years, charitable foundations have taken an interest in national education initiatives and issues in unprecedented ways, transforming the educational policy landscape. For example, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Eli and Edith Broad Foundation have exerted influence on national education policy decisions by offering substantial funding and research-based evidence to organizations… Read More »

Portfolio Management School Districts and Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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Note: It has long been speculated that Detroit Public Schools may transition to a portfolio management school district model. What is a portfolio management district and what does the research say about the effectiveness of this type of model? Check out Green & Write all week for new posts on what we know and what… Read More »

The Role of the Mentor Teacher in (New) Teacher Learning – JTE Insider

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by Julie Bell School-based mentors of student teachers are in a unique position to teach and learn from another adult on a daily basis in the context of their own classrooms. However, as Thompson, Hagenah, Lohwasser, and Laxton (2015) noted, “Simply being in the company of accomplished mentors is not enough to support the improvement of teachers and… Read More »

Should Teacher Union Fees be Mandatory? – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association (CTA). The case is examining whether public employee unions are authorized to collect fees from non-members for collective bargaining purposes. The case is contesting a 1977 Supreme Court ruling that legislated public employees can be required… Read More »

DPS Teachers Sick of Conditions – Green & Write

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DPS Teachers Sick of Conditions By Kacy Martin   Many teachers in Detroit Public Schools (DPS) have had enough. Amidst the budget crisis, enrollment woes, and low achievement scores, educators endure revolting working conditions that have provoked a drastic measure. On January 7, teachers at Renaissance and King High Schools closed due to a, “high… Read More »

Can Increasing Teacher Pay Improve Teacher Quality? – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid A recent report on National Public Radio (NPR) asked the question: does it pay to pay teachers $100,000? This is a not a new question, as in the past researchers, organizations, policymakers, and states have wrestled with questions about how to best compensate their teaching workforce. Now, as more teachers across the… Read More »

MSU to help research what makes the best teachers – News

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Two MSU College of Education scholars are part of a research team examining what happens in university-based teacher preparation programs that helps enhance teaching quality before individuals enter the profession. Spyros Konstantopoulos, professor of measurement and quantitative methods, and Corey Drake, associate professor of teacher education and director of the Teacher Preparation Program at MSU, are part… Read More »

Governor’s Education Reform Plans Lead to Uncertainty, Controversy, and Protest – Green & Write

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By Amy Auletto A recent article in the Detroit Free Press highlighted serious teacher shortages in Detroit Public Schools (DPS). There are currently at least 135 teaching vacancies in the district and more are anticipated after the holidays, when other teachers are not expected to return. This problem is not new – in September 2014,… Read More »

Expanding Pre-K Opportunities and Teacher Quality: Are both Possible? – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Expanding the educational opportunities for Pre-K students has been a focus of states and policymakers for the past several decades. President Obama and his administration doubled down on this investment by supporting programs and states to provide high-quality Pre-K programs to all young learners. As was written earlier on Green & Write… Read More »

Eastern Michigan University holds Urban Education Summit – Green & Write

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  Partnership between Practitioners, Researchers, and Policymakers Faculty and students at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) held a conference to discuss current issues in urban education on Saturday, November 14th. Often characterized as under resourced and failing, large, urban districts in Michigan have had successes that are frequently overlooked by the general public. The summit highlighted… Read More »

Alumna named Michigan Art Teacher of the Year – News

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Michigan State University alumna Kerry Shadbolt was recently named the 2016 Michigan Art Teacher of the Year and the Secondary Level Art Educator of the Year. She received the honors from the Michigan Art Education Association on Oct. 17 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Shadbolt, B.F.A. ’99 (Art Education) and M.A. ’07 (Educational Technology),… Read More »

MSU hosts international math education conference – News

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More than 500 scholars and educators will be at Michigan State University this week for the 37th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American chapter (PME-NA). MSU College of Education faculty members Tonya Bartell and Kristen Bieda were selected to serve as co-chairs of the conference, which runs… Read More »

Michigan Legislature Passes New Teacher Evaluation Bill – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that puts in motion changes to Michigan’s teacher evaluation laws. The bill, which is the culmination of years of work dating back to the creation of the Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness (MCEE) in 2011, includes changes to observation frameworks and the amount and type of… Read More »

MSU hosts Indonesian educators to learn about U.S. education – News

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Michigan State University has been selected from among other U.S. institutions to host more than 40 Indonesian educators who will explore education and teacher preparation in our nation. The MSU College of Education was chosen for the USAID-funded program, implemented by the Institute for International Education, in September, and welcomed the first cohort of international… Read More »

New app to help teachers boost preschool literacy – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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After the successful creation and testing of the powerful learning intervention, Read It Again Pre-K, faculty at Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology are developing a digital upgrade to help enhance the early reading skills of preschoolers further.The Read It Again Pre-K program was created by Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Learning Laura… Read More »

First cohort of Doctor of Educational Leadership program graduates – News

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Earlier this summer, 14 students were the first graduates of the new Doctor of Educational Leadership (DEL) program. The now-Ed.D.’s started their courses in 2012, and spent three years in the hybrid program to obtain their degrees. The DEL program is a cohort model, with all students taking the same courses throughout the programs. Unlike… Read More »

A Collection of Problem Posing Experiences for Prospective Mathematics Teachers that Make a Difference – Publications

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Crespo, S. (2015). A Collection of Problem Posing Experiences for Prospective Mathematics Teachers that Make a Difference. In F. M. Singer, N. F. Ellerton, & J. Cai, (Eds) Problem Posing: From Research to Effective Practice. Research in Mathematics Education Series: Springer.

STEM educator named Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education – News

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MSU science education professor Joseph Krajcik has been named a Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education at Michigan State University (MSU). Krajcik is the director of the CREATE for STEM Institute, a collaboration between the College of Natural Science and the College of Education that seeks to improve teaching and learning of science and mathematics through… Read More »

MSU and Wipro Limited announce graduation of first cohort of 25 teachers of MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship program – News

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Wipro Limited, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, in partnership with the Michigan State University College of Education, recognized 25 Chicago Public School (CPS) educators for their completion of the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship on July 7, 2015. Established in 2014, the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship was… Read More »

Teacher Preparation Program receives accreditation status – News

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The College of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program earned accreditation status from the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), and its successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), effective April 2015. Michigan requires that all teacher preparation programs from higher education institutions be accredited, indicating that the programs have adhered to the principles, standards and policies outlined… Read More »

Is Michigan Turning Away Good Teachers? – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns In late 2013, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced changes to the examination prospective teachers are required to pass in order to obtain a Michigan teaching certificate. Specifically, the difficulty of the Professional Readiness Examination (PRE), which is considered a test of the basic skills a teacher needs to be effective,… Read More »

George Lucas Foundation funds MSU research on science, math and literacy education – News

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Michigan State University researchers and their partners plan to create a model for teaching elementary students science while also improving their skills in math, reading and writing. The project is funded by a five-year grant from Lucas Education Research, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Executive Director Kristin De Vivo said the goal… Read More »

Strange Bedfellows in Michigan Charters: Unionization and Teach for America-Associated Teachers – Green & Write

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By Rachel White Over the past month, numerous charter schools in Detroit have experienced ample turmoil associated with charter management organizations (CMOs). CMO New Urban Learning (NUL) ended its relationship with Detroit’s University YES Academy as a result of recent charter schools teacher unionization efforts. Closely behind University YES Academy are two U Prep Schools… Read More »

America's best teachers get creative – News

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While U.S. educational policy emphasizes high-stakes testing and scripted lessons, the best teachers in the business are taking creative risks – often drawing from their own interests and hobbies – to help students learn, new research finds. Examining the classroom practices of National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists, the study, by Michigan State… Read More »

New Statistics on Beginning Teacher Attrition and Mobility – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid The U.S. Department of Education recently released a report detailing beginning teacher attrition and mobility in U.S. public schools. The reports uses data from almost 2,000 first-year public school teachers beginning in 2007-08. The overall findings from the study suggest that on average beginning teachers are not leaving teaching as quickly as… Read More »

Opt Out Movement’s Influence on Decisions in Education Marketplace – Green & Write

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By Rachel White As states adopt new standardized assessments that align with newly adopted college- and career-ready standards (e.g., Common Core and state-supplemented iterations thereof), parents are refusing to let their children partake in the test. At one high school in Seattle, Washington, not a single 11th grade student showed up to take the SBAC… Read More »

Concerns Grow Over Using M-STEP Data in Teacher Evaluations – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid As reported previously on Green & Write, Michigan’s new standardized assessment system, M-STEP, will continue through at least 2018. Currently in its first year of use, the new assessment has generated some concerns, particularly from teachers and teachers unions, regarding how reliable these assessments are and if they should be used as the… Read More »

Going Global: Personal and Professional Benefits of Study Abroad for Pre-Service Teachers -- Research by Alyssa Hadley Dunn – Publications

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Study abroad can be a powerful, even life changing experience. Research by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Alyssa Hadley Dunn and colleagues examines the experiences of pre-service teachers who participated in two study abroad programs. Comparing Pre-Service Teacher Experiences The researchers wanted to explore the ways that study abroad programs can support and enhance understandings of… Read More »

Michigan’s Proposed Budget: How it Impacts Teachers and Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Governor Snyder has recommended 30% of the FY 2016 state budget be used to fund education throughout the state. The budget makes many recommendations, including increases in areas such as higher education and community college. Also included in this 30% are several factors that relate to teacher quality. The budget addresses areas… Read More »

Teacher Evaluation Delays Hurt Students, Principals, and Teachers – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid In Michigan, teacher and administrator evaluation polices (HB5223 and HB5224), which were initially scheduled to take effect in the 2013-14 school year, are officially dead. There was hope that during the 2014 lame duck session these bills would make it through the Senate, but this effort fell short. The need for a… Read More »

The Role of Technology in the Educational Process – Green & Write

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By Joyce Waddell* Although technology is finally being integrated into education, its use for teaching and learning still remains a challenge. Despite the fact that many schools today are privileged to have ready access to technology, trained teachers, and a favourable policy environment, the use of technology in the classroom is still low. Some attribute… Read More »

What is Missing in the Early Childhood Education Policy Dialogue? The Child – Green & Write

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By Maria Teresa Tatto Empirical support for the contribution of early childhood education to future education and wellbeing is definitive in at least two important areas: children’s cognitive and social development, and school retention and completion. Comparative research on the contribution of early childhood education to cognitive and social development argues that good quality early… Read More »

The Role of Student Growth in Teacher Evaluation – Green & Write

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This week’s Green & Write post is written by Rick Stiggins. Dr. Stiggins is the retired founder of the Assessment Training Institute and author of Defensible Teacher Evaluation: Student Growth through Classroom Assessment (Corwin 2014) In exchange for absolution from meeting the No Child Left Behind achievement gain requirements, many states’ educational leaders have agreed to… Read More »

Alumni honored for technology use in education – News

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Four College of Education alumni are among the educators being honored for improving education through technology from the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). The awardees from MSU include: Outstanding Technology-Using Pre-K to 12 Teacher of the Year: Joanna Van Raden, (Educational Technology Certificate, ’09), a fourth-grade teacher at Luther C. Klager Elementary School in… Read More »

Study Links Teacher Retention and Practice Teaching – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid A study from the Consortium for Policy Research in Education found teachers who have increased opportunities to practice teaching skills and focus on the “how” of teaching while in teacher education programs are more likely to remain in the classroom. Other notable results from the study include: (1) science and math teachers… Read More »

MSU researcher launches Common Core tool for teachers – News

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Michigan State University researcher William Schmidt has created a free web-based tool to help American educators teach the Common Core State Standards in mathematics. Although the majority of U.S. states have voluntarily adopted the standards, many teachers still must use outdated textbooks or find other materials to ensure students meet the common set of learning… Read More »

Equity and Teacher Distribution: Lessons from Abroad -- Research by Amita Chudgar – Publications

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Teachers with different levels of education and experience are assigned by district and school leaders to work at different schools. This is known in educational research as teacher distribution. The equitable distribution of high-quality teachers to low-income schools and students is a challenge in the U.S. International research by Claremont Graduate University Associate Professor Thomas… Read More »

Pay Attention to Climate to Decrease Teacher Turnover – Publications

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Teacher turnover can be costly to districts. Research by Wayne State University Assistant Professor Ben Pogodzinski, University of Virginia Associate Professor Peter Youngs, and Michigan State University Professors Kenneth Frank and Dale Belman provides insight on one way to increase the likelihood that beginning teachers continue teaching at their school: pay attention to administrative climate.… Read More »

Technology and Online Teacher Training – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently released its annual letter which, among other topics, outlines the foundation’s thoughts and ideas about the future of technology and online learning in education. One part of the letter is sure to stand out to educators. The Gates Foundations states; “There is one thing software… Read More »

Deans Aim to Transform Teacher Preparation – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week, 18 college of education leaders announced the formation of Deans for Impact with the goal of transforming how teachers are prepared and how teacher preparation programs are evaluated. Deans for Impact is led by a variety of institutional leaders, including Deans from The Johns Hopkins University, USC Rossier School of… Read More »

ESEA Reauthorization and Teacher Evaluations – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Last week U.S. Senate Education Committee Chair Lamar Alexander released a draft of his 2015 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) proposal. ESEA, currently known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is the federal government’s most significant public education law. While much of the coverage and conversation has revolved around annual testing… Read More »

Evaluating Pre-K Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Pre-K education is a hot topic amongst policy makers, educational researchers, parents and educators because of the profound impact early childhood programming can have on the long-term outcomes of children. Because of this, numerous articles and documents are being circulated stressing the important of early childhood education. The U.S. Department of Education… Read More »

Teacher Evaluation System in Michigan – Green & Write

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By Adrienne Hu The Obama administration education policy agenda has focused on three big areas: 1) Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the aligned assessments, 2) turnaround for struggling schools, and 3) teacher evaluation systems. Despite the delay of the CCSS aligned assessment, the state of Michigan successfully extended its No Child Left Behind (NCLB)… Read More »

Education influencers: Six from MSU make national list – News

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Six Michigan State University faculty members were named today on a national list of scholars recognized for having the greatest influence on public debates about education. The Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings are published each year by Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute in his Education Week blog, Rick Hess Straight Up (RHSU). This year’s… Read More »

Teacher Shortages Persist Throughout the State – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid Earlier this fall State Superintendent Mike Flanagan said there are ways to address teacher shortages in Michigan. Flanagan’s statement, which focused heavily on Detroit Public Schools (DPS), stems from concerns about large class sizes many classroom teachers are experiencing in DPS. At the time of Flanagan’s announcement, there were over 100 vacancies… Read More »

Dominguez receives awards for math education work – News

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Higinio Dominguez, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, was recently honored with two awards for his collaborative projects to improve mathematics education, particularly for bilingual and immigrant students. In November 2014, Dominguez received the 2013-14 MSU Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Award for his work with the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. The project,… Read More »

Teacher Compensation and Career Salary Ladders – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid On December 3rd the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released a report detailing teacher career salary ladders with a focus on the amount of time it takes teachers to reach certain compensation thresholds. The study looked at salaries of teachers in 113 school districts and found that the amount of time… Read More »

The Second Course: Education Policy Considerations for Lame Duck, Part II – Green & Write

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By Rachel White As promised, this week’s governance and finance section of Green & Write will highlight a few more Michigan education issues that may see action during the lame duck session. Charter School Reform Following the Detroit Free Press’s series of powerful articles focusing on the discouraging record of Michigan’s charter school effectiveness, efficiency… Read More »

Potential Issues With Teacher Preparation Accountability – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns Last week’s Green & Write post in Assessment and Accountability outlined the main components of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s proposed plan to hold teacher preparation programs (TPPs) accountable for the quality of their graduates. According to the rules released on November 25, TPPs will be evaluated based on how successful their… Read More »

Philanthropies in Education, Exciting Work Underway – Green & Write

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By Corey Savage Philanthropic organizations and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and The Walton Family Foundation have increasingly become more involved in educational policy in recent years. In her book The Death and Life of the Great American School System, Diane Ravitch quite famously examines… Read More »

Secretary Duncan Unveils Accountability Plan for Teacher Preparation Programs – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns On November 25, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released a plan to improve the quality of teacher preparation programs (TPPs) across the country. The proposed rules, which would take effect in the spring of 2019, require states to collect information on how the graduates of all TPPs, including non-traditional programs… Read More »

Michigan’s Not-So-Lame Duck Dinner Menu for Education – Green & Write

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By Rachel White While shoppers braved the Black Friday deals this past weekend in preparation for the holiday season, many legislators were busy preparing for a special season that ramps up this week: lame duck. The next three weeks of legislative session represent the final opportunity for a group of legislators’ deemed “lame ducks” to… Read More »

The Accountability of Teacher Preparation Programs – Green & Write

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By Adrienne Hu Teacher quality and teacher evaluation are of more interest than ever to those who care about the accountability frameworks in K-12 education. Accordingly, university-based teacher preparation programs (TPPs), from which most public school teachers graduated, also have received a lot of pushback from outside the community to reform in order to improve… Read More »

Different Levels of Differential Funding: Implications for Educational Equity – Green & Write

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By Rachel White Across the nation, researchers, policymakers, education advocacy organizations, and school administrators have spent a considerable amount of time and energy developing school finance formulas that ostensibly ensure equitable resource allocation that maximizes student achievement and fiscal efficiency. Michigan is no exception. In 1994, a voter-approved school finance reform known as Proposal A… Read More »

Governor Rick Snyder and Congressman Mark Schauer: Their Views on Teaching and Teacher Quality – Green & Write

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By Dave Reid and Corey Savage Education is a hot issue on the gubernatorial campaign trail here in Michigan.  While much of the discussion has been around school governance and finance, additional issues have been discussed and intertwined. As part of this week’s Green & Write series on the election, we take a look at… Read More »

Michigan Gubernatorial Debate Focuses on Education Issues – Green & Write

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By Rachel White What do the novel Of Mice and Men and this week’s Michigan gubernatorial town hall debate have in common? They begin and end with the same scene. The first question asked in Monday night’s gubernatorial debate between incumbent Governor Rick Snyder (R) and challenger former Congressman Mark Schauer (D) was on the… Read More »

Moving beyond blanket statements about what teachers can and cannot do – Green & Write

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By Sandra Crespo As a mathematics teacher educator, my job is to be skeptical of blanket statements about teachers such as: “teachers teach the way they were taught.” This claim is often used to explain why it is so hard for teacher preparation programs to make a difference in the eventual teaching of their graduates… Read More »

In Education, the Perfect is Becoming the Enemy of the Good – Green & Write

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By Mary Kennedy Back in the 1970s, there were only a handful of organizations that concerned themselves with educational issues. These outfits were pretty much comprised of people who worked in education – the teachers’ association, the administrators’ association, the researchers’ association, and so forth. Now there are over 100 organizations that consider themselves to… Read More »

Michigan Deemed an Educational Laggard – Green & Write

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By Jason Burns Recently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its “Leaders & Laggards” report that rates each state’s education system along many dimensions. In most cases, the report’s ratings do not put Michigan’s education system in a positive light. Especially troubling is that the data published by the State of Michigan masks its… Read More »

High-stakes testing, lack of voice driving teachers out – News

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Contrary to popular opinion, unruly students are not driving out teachers in droves from America’s urban school districts. Instead, teachers are quitting due to frustration with standardized testing, declining pay and benefits and lack of voice in what they teach. So finds a Michigan State University education scholar – and former high school teacher –… Read More »

Local education politics 'far from dead' – News

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Teach for America, known for recruiting teachers, is also setting its sights on capturing school board seats across the nation. Surprisingly, however, political candidates from the program aren’t just pushing its national education agenda, they’re advancing local issues as well, according to a new study. The findings, said Michigan State University’s Rebecca Jacobsen, refute the… Read More »

MSU grad named Michigan Teacher of the Year – News

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Michigan State University College of Education alumna Melody Arabo has been named 2014-2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year! Arabo, BA ’01 (Education), MA, ’04 (Curriculum and Teaching), is currently teaching third grade at Keith Elementary School in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. She has 12 years of teaching experience, and was selected from among 238… Read More »

Faculty explores education system in Cuba – News

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Ten faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University recently returned from a study tour of Cuba. With one the highest literacy rates in the world and a historically restricted relationship with the United States, Cuba offers a particularly unique opportunity to explore another nation’s education system. The MSU group interacted with… Read More »

Fendler honored by UW-Madison School of Education – News

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Department of Teacher Education Professor Lynn Fendler has received the 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. It is the school’s top alumni honor, and was presented to Fendler at a ceremony held on April 12. Fendler received a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction in 1999 from the UW-Madison’s School… Read More »

Museum program improves science teacher, student learning – News

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New research by Michigan State University shows a teacher professional development program developed and run by the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago significantly improves student performance in science. At a press conference today in Chicago, University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt – who led the research with funding from the Boeing Corporation – joined Chicago Mayor Rahm… Read More »

MSU scholars honored for education research – News

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Two faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University have been honored for excellence in education research this year by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Both will be recognized during an awards ceremony April 5 at the AERA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. University Distinguished Professor Mark Reckase is receiving the E.… Read More »

Bieda to receive 2014 Teacher-Scholar Award – News

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Each year, 10 faculty members are chosen to receive Teacher-Scholar Awards at the Michigan State University Awards Convocation. Among the 2014 recipients is Kristen Bieda, assistant professor of teacher education. Bieda will receive the honor at the All-University Awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 11. Bieda is an award-winning faculty member whose work… Read More »

MSU SETS-UP fellowship to prepare future science teachers – News

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Michigan State University will now help meet the need for science teachers in high-needs schools across the nation with a new teacher preparation program. Supporting Early-Career Teachers of Science Through Urban Partnerships—or MSU SETS-UP for short—is a five-year fellowship that will provide fellows with secondary science teaching certification, as well as a master’s degree. Funded… Read More »

Preparing future STEM faculty as top teachers – News

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Michigan State University will help improve the preparation of thousands of future professors as part of a national network focused on improving teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning has received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand its… Read More »

College of Education wins Niagara award – News

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The College of Education at Michigan State University has received the 2013 Niagara Award in Education. Each year, the Niagara Foundation-Michigan publicly recognizes individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed time, energy and leadership in the areas of education, community service, peace, leadership or media. The nominations for the Niagara… Read More »

The Future for Science Education – New Educator

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Helping Michigan educators understand the Next Generation Science Standards Lately, the Common Core State Standards have been the subject of great attention as a potential guide for U.S. schools to ensure all students learn the mathematics and language arts skills needed to be successful. Away from the spotlight, however, there is a growing movement arguing… Read More »

Faculty Viewpoint: Can You Identify a Good Teacher When You See One? – New Educator

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Thoughts on teacher evaluation from an assessment expert and member of Michigan’s governor-appointed task force A number of years ago, I was working on a project that focused on using portfolios high school students produced in their classes as a way of evaluating their level of achievement. This was exciting work because our team was… Read More »

Tough standards needed for U.S. math teachers – News

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Rigorous standards for math teacher preparation are needed to improve the quality of future math teachers in the United States – and the overall math instruction in K-12 schools, argues a Michigan State University scholar. New research led by William Schmidt shows some teacher education programs in the United States rank among the best in… Read More »

MSU part of national effort to reform science, math education – News

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Michigan State University is one of eight sites across the country selected by the Association of American Universities to host a project designed to improve science and math education. MSU was among 31 institutions vying to be project sites for the initiative. The project will work to improve the quality of undergraduate education in science,… Read More »

Teachers’ gestures boost math learning – News

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Students perform better when their instructors use hand gestures – a simple teaching tool that could yield benefits in higher-level math such as algebra. A study published in Child Development, the top-ranked educational psychology journal, provides some of the strongest evidence yet that gesturing may have a unique effect on learning. Teachers in the United… Read More »

Cooper accepts new MSU professorship in science education – News

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Melanie M. Cooper was installed as the first Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education in the Michigan State University Department of Chemistry at an investiture ceremony March 21 at the Wharton Center. Cooper comes to MSU from Clemson University, where she was an Alumni Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. She is now jointly appointed in the MSU… Read More »

New book explores impact of education accountability systems – News

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Driven by test-based accountability, schools are awash in data.  These new accountability systems have forced educators to respond to policy in ways they have not before. To understand the extent of these changes, we must look across the K-12 educational system and into the expanding field of for- and non-profit educational reformers. A new book… Read More »

Educational Psychology and Educational Technology programs to receive national award – News

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The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has selected the Educational Psychology and Educational Technology’s (EPET) program at Michigan State University to receive the Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology. The award honors the full collection of EPET academic programs, including a certificate, master’s degree and doctorate, all of which are… Read More »

Jacobsen, Roseth to receive Teacher-Scholar Awards – News

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Each year, 10 faculty members are chosen to receive Teacher-Scholar Awards at the MSU Awards Convocation. Among this year’s recipients are Rebecca Jacobsen, assistant professor of teacher education, and Cary J. Roseth, assistant professor of educational psychology. Both will receive the award at the all-university awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 12 at… Read More »

Graduate assistant, urban teacher to receive honor – News

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Department of Teacher Education graduate assistant Faith Muirhead will receive the Excellence-In-Teaching Citation at the all-university awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Muirhead, a leader within the college’s teacher education program, provides her students with the tools they need for success. She challenges, encourages and supports. Muirhead came to… Read More »

Teacher Candidates, Mentors to Tour Tanzania Together – New Educator

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A group of future teachers from Michigan State University — and their mentor teachers — will travel to Tanzania during summer 2014 for a unique experience in learning to teach global perspectives. The university has received funding under the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program to offer the five-week trip, along with related activities before and… Read More »

MSU scholars named to Public Presence ranking in education – News

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Education Week blogger Rick Hess has named four Michigan State University faculty members to the Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings, an annual listing of scholars known for making significant contributions to national debates in education. College of Education Dean Donald Heller was ranked No. 76 on the list (up from No. 83 last year). Rebecca Jacobsen,… Read More »

Alumna receives national biology teacher award – News

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Mentor teacher and College of Education alumna Heather Peterson has received the 2012 National Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. Peterson was presented the award on Nov. 3 by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT). The award was given to her by NABT President Donald French and President-Elect Mark Little at the association’s recent professional development… Read More »

Principal plays surprising role in why new teachers quit – News

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Why do so many beginning teachers quit the profession or change schools? Surprising new research finds it’s not a heavy workload or lack of resources that has the most significant effect, but instead the relationship between teachers and their principal. Peter Youngs, associate professor of educational policy at Michigan State University and lead investigator on… Read More »

A new experience in educational leadership – News

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Today’s school systems are operating in a time of fast-changing resources, responsibilities and expectations. The educators who aspire to leadership positions – faculty at Michigan State University argue – need a different set of skills. As they lead efforts to improve teaching and learning, superintendents and other district leaders should embrace the power of schools… Read More »

Remembering alumnus John Porter, historic education leader in Michigan – News

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Alumnus John W. Porter (M.A. ’57, Ph.D. ’62) passed away June 27, 2012. He was 80. A two-time graduate of the College of Education, he received a master’s in counseling and guidance and a doctorate in higher education. Dr. Porter worked as a teacher before becoming the first black professional employed in the Michigan Department… Read More »

College, MSU Museum appoints informal education specialist – News

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Denice Blair Leach, who received her Ph.D. from the Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) Program at Michigan State University, has been named informal education specialist at the MSU Museum and MSU College of Education. Leach, who was a visiting assistant professor at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky., will develop educational programs for… Read More »

Book exposes alarming inequality in U.S. math, science education – News

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American students experience vast differences in content coverage across states, school districts and even from classroom to classroom, according to a new book by University Distinguished Professor of education and statistics William H. Schmidt. Based on decades of research, Schmidt and co-author Curtis C. McKnight illustrate how unequal opportunities to learn mathematics and science are… Read More »

Changes to Michigan teacher certification rules – News

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All Michigan teachers should be aware of changes that will affect state requirements for renewing their teaching certification, as well as advancing from the Provisional Certificate to the Professional Certificate. All changes become effective Sept. 1, 2013. Under the new administrative rules, teachers no longer have to earn 18 credits in a planned program to… Read More »

Second group of aspiring math, science teachers begins Woodrow Wilson fellowship – News

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The second class of W.K. Kellogg Foundation Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows at Michigan State University includes a former cancer researcher, a computer programmer and a veterinary assistant. With a vast variety of experiences, the group of 11 aspiring teachers joins others across the state who are rising to meet the challenge of improving education in… Read More »

Author James Patterson creates MSU scholarship for urban teachers – News

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Best-selling author James Patterson is creating a scholarship program at Michigan State University to help prepare teachers ready to serve in urban areas. His gift to the College of Education will provide $60,000 a year for students enrolled in the Urban Educators Cohort Program, a specialized teacher preparation track that begins during freshmen year. “When… Read More »

Schmidt, Wilson appointed to national committee on STEM education – News

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Two University Distinguished Professors in the College of Education, William Schmidt and Suzanne Wilson, were recently appointed to a National Research Council committee William Schmidt, University Distinguished Professor and co-director of the Education Policy Center, and Suzanne Wilson, chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education, have been appointed to the National Research Council’s Committee on the… Read More »

MSU hosts Charlotte Danielson to discuss quality teacher evaluation programs – News

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As Michigan schools prepare to implement new required teacher evaluation programs, hundreds of educators came to East Lansing on April 20 to discuss what good teaching looks like. Noted educator evaluation expert Charlotte Danielson presented strategies for developing an effective evaluation model. Danielson, who has written extensively about teacher leadership and school improvement, also offered… Read More »

MSU College of Education's annual report wins PACE Award – News

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On Thursday, April 19, the Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA) hosted the annual PACE Awards, which recognizes outstanding work from professionals in the field of communications. The MSU College of Education was awarded a Pinnacle Award for its backpack-themed 2010-2011 Annual Report, which was designed by Tony Cepak and written by Nicole Geary. The annual report, which was… Read More »

TEDS-M results: Countries that best prepare math teachers share similarities – News

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Countries that best prepare math teachers meet several key conditions generally lacking in the United States, according to the first international study of what teacher preparation programs are able to accomplish. The IEA study, led by Michigan State University, suggests that in countries such as Taiwan and Singapore, future math teachers are better prepared because… Read More »

Jacobsen honored by Urban Education journal – News

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Rebecca Jacobsen, assistant professor of teacher education in the College of Education, has been selected to receive an Outstanding Reviewer Award on behalf of Urban Education, a journal that provides analyses of critical concerns facing inner-city schools. The award recognizes reviewers for their exceptional contributions to the review process, especially regarding the quality, depth and timeliness of… Read More »

Educational Administration grad receives AERA Emerging Scholar Award – News

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Alex Bowers, a 2007 graduate of the Ph.D. program in Educational Administration, has been selected to receive the Division A Emerging Scholar Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA). The award is among the international organization’s highest honors, presented to a pre-tenure scholar who has made outstanding contributions to the field of leadership, administration or organizational… Read More »

8+1 Science: A new concept in science education – News

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American students need a dramatically new approach to improve how they learn science, says a national group of scientists and educators led by Michigan State University professor William Schmidt. After six years of work, the group has proposed a solution. The 8+1 Science concept calls for a radical overhaul in K-12 schools that moves away… Read More »

Floden, Ball selected for panel to assess teacher preparation – News

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A new research project launched by the National Academy of Education and George Washington University aims to assess a hot-button issue: the methods used to evaluate teacher education programs. The project’s steering committee, chaired by Michael J. Feuer, includes Robert Floden, a University Distinguished Professor of education at Michigan State University, and MSU College of Education alumna… Read More »

Calabrese Barton honored for science education partnership with Boys and Girls Club – News

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Angela Calabrese Barton, professor of teacher education in the College of Education, has received the Outreach Scholarship Community Partnership Award from Michigan State University for her collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing on the GET City initiative. This award, given annually, is in recognition of a mutually beneficial and sustained campus-community research partnership. Since… Read More »

The teacher-activist take on school reform: Bale edits new book – News

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The recent consensus dominating discussions on school reform tends to take a conservative, market-driven approach to fixing schools. But many educators believe that kind of thinking alienates teachers, teacher unions and, ultimately, the students who have been fighting against racism and inequality in education throughout history. A new book co-edited by Michigan State University assistant… Read More »

A new experience in educational leadership – the Ed.D – New Educator

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Today’s school systems are operating in a time of fast-changing resources, responsibilities and expectations. The educators who aspire to leadership positions – faculty at Michigan State University argue – need a different set of skills. As they lead efforts to improve teaching and learning, superintendents and other district leaders should embrace the power of schools… Read More »

Research institute ready to influence the future of science, math education – New Educator

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New director Joseph Krajcik lines up projects, priorities By Nicole Geary Science is about exploring and explaining phenomena – how food fuels the body and how new materials can be made from old. Too often, however, today’s students aren’t able to use what’s presented in school to explain the world around them. Or understand why… Read More »

Ms. Kosko: Intern named National Student Teacher of the Year – New Educator

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  All along, Michigan State University child development graduate Katie Kosko has learned that good teaching requires stopping to reflect on strategies in the classroom. So when the reality of her first full-time experience – the yearlong internship – set in, she took that message seriously. Kosko entered the annual Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the… Read More »

Herbel-Eisenmann co-authors book for middle school math teachers – News

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Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, associate professor of teacher education at the Michigan State University College of Education, has co-authored a book along with Penn State Professor Gwendolyn Lloyd, and Harvard’s Jon Star. The book, titled Developing Essential Understanding of Expressions, Equations, and Functions: Grades 6-8, is part of a series aimed at helping teachers deepen their understanding of critical… Read More »

MSU College of Education wins Silver ADDY Award for Annual Report – News

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Dubbed by many as “the Oscars of advertising,” the ADDY Awards is the industry’s biggest and most well-known competition, recognizing professionals and students across the nation who have produced innovative graphic design. During the Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards ceremony, held Feb. 23 at the MSU Union, the Michigan State University College of Education won a Silver ADDY Award for its 2010-2011… Read More »

EPC report: Reviewing research on teacher preparation – News

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Policymakers hoping to improve teacher preparation in the U.S. have been stymied by a dearth of nationally representative data, as was pointed out in a 2010 report from the National Academy of Science, Preparing Teachers: Building Evidence for Sound Policy. The Educational Policy Center at Michigan State University took an important step toward more informed… Read More »

Traverse City teacher Juleen Jenkins-Whall receives Milken Educator Award – News

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Everything seemed perfectly ordinary to Juleen Jenkins-Whall as she sat with her 10th grade chemistry class during a Traverse City West High School assembly —that is, until State Superintendent Mike Flanagan popped in for a video chat, and announced that Jenkins-Whall had just won the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Dubbed by Teacher Magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching,” the award recognizes outstanding work in the… Read More »

Change Is Gonna Come Transforming Literacy Education for African American Students – Publications

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Edwards, Patricia A., Thompson-McMillon, Gwendolyn, & Turner, Jennifer D.  (May 2010) Teachers College Press.  While many books decry the crisis in the schooling of African American children, they are often disconnected from the lived experiences and work of classroom teachers and principals. In Change Is Gonna Come, the authors look back to go forward, providing… Read More »

Walters named Corunna district's "Teacher of the Year" – News

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For the past seven years, special education teacher Kristy Walters has served as an inspiration and role model to her students at Corunna Middle School. To honor her passion and commitment for education,  the district named Walters the 2011 Teacher of the Year. Walters, who earned her bachelor’s (’04) and master’s (’06) degrees in teacher education from the Michigan State University College of Education, was selected for the… Read More »

MSU scholar edits timely volume on Assessing Teacher Quality – News

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Many policymakers have been promoting reforms that attempt to hold teachers accountable for producing gains in student achievement. But test-based accountability alone cannot solve our most challenging educational problems. The authors of a new volume on the topic, Assessing Teacher Quality: Understanding Teacher Effects on Instruction and Achievement, include several researchers affiliated with the Michigan… Read More »

Schmidt: Do middle school math teachers get enough preparation? – News

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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 »

Education innovator Alan November to speak at MSU international conference – News

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How can educators meet the growing challenge of preparing all students to meet world-class standards in times of declining revenues? Discover the possibilities — and hear from an international leader in education technology — at the 5th annual Internationalizing Michigan Education Conference on November 21, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference… Read More »

New Indian university partners with College of Education – News

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Leaders of the new Azim Premji University (APU) looked around the world for partners that could help them create a high-quality graduate school of education in India. They chose one institution in the United States based on its expertise and commitment to social purpose: the College of Education at Michigan State University. Since then, MSU… Read More »

Congress releases Wilson's testimony about STEM education – News

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On Oct. 12, 2011, MSU Teacher Education department chair Suzanne Wilson addressed Congress about ways to improve STEM education across the nation. In her testimony, Wilson outlined a range of challenges that teachers face, and how these barriers discourage the advancement of STEM implementation. She states: We have high aspirations for mathematics and science learning, and some new ideas… Read More »

Wilson addresses Congress about successful STEM education – News

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On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, MSU College of Education professor Suzanne Wilson spoke at a congressional subcommittee hearing about successful criteria for K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Wilson addressed the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, a part of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ralph M. Hall. Accompanying her were scholars: Adam… Read More »

EPET Ph.D candidate Sloan named Teacher of the Year – News

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For the past 26 years, English teacher Christopher Sloan has been a role model and mentor to his students at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City. On Sept. 21, 2011, the Utah Council of Teachers of English recognized Sloan’s devotion and commitment to the field of education by naming him 2011 Veteran Teacher of the Year. Sloan, who is a candidate for the Educational Psychology and… Read More »

Elementary education junior Taglauer wins $1000 scholarship – News

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Ashley Taglauer, a junior in the elementary education (mathematics) program at the Michigan State University College of Education, has been awarded a $1000 Miriam Schaefer scholarship from the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). She is one of only three college students from the state to receive the award. To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an application, essay, college transcripts and two… Read More »

MSU intern Kosko named National Student Teacher of the Year – News

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All along, Michigan State University child development graduate Katie Kosko has learned that good teaching requires stopping to reflect on strategies in the classroom. So when the reality of her first full-time experience – the yearlong internship – set in, she took that message seriously. Kosko entered the annual Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year… Read More »

Socol urges teachers, students to reflect on 9/11 in the classroom – News

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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 »

MSU names director of research institute on mathematics, science education – News

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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 »

MSU names director of research institute on mathematics, science education – Research

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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 »

Greenhow on Missouri student-teacher social networking laws – News

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Incoming Michigan State University College of Education assistant professor Christine Greenhow shared her thoughts with the Huffington Post about a new Missouri law that bans some student-teacher contact on social networking sites. “‘We know the best learning happens when teachers are able to integrate students’ career interests, passions and the skills that they develop outside of school… Read More »

Greenhow on Missouri student-teacher social networking laws – Research

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Incoming Michigan State University College of Education assistant professor Christine Greenhow shared her thoughts with the Huffington Post about a new Missouri law that bans some student-teacher contact on social networking sites. “‘We know the best learning happens when teachers are able to integrate students’ career interests, passions and the skills that they develop outside of school… Read More »

Teacher influence persists in early grades – News

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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 »

Teacher influence persists in early grades – Research

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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 »

Tuesday Talk on teacher tenure: Detroit Free Press hosts live web chat – News

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On Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at noon, the Detroit Free Press will host its online chat session, Tuesday Talk, where the general public will have the opportunity to discuss the recent changes in teacher work rules, including teacher tenure and eliminating seniority as a factor for hiring or layoffs, with Michigan’s educational leaders. Among the panel of experts is Robert Floden, co-director of  Michigan State University’s… Read More »

Tuesday Talk on teacher tenure: Detroit Free Press hosts live web chat – Research

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On Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at noon, the Detroit Free Press will host its online chat session, Tuesday Talk, where the general public will have the opportunity to discuss the recent changes in teacher work rules, including teacher tenure and eliminating seniority as a factor for hiring or layoffs, with Michigan’s educational leaders. Among the panel of experts is Robert Floden, co-director of  Michigan State University’s… Read More »

Finding a fair way to evaluate teachers – News

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As pressure for more teacher accountability builds, states (and school districts) have been searching for the best evaluation methods. Many say classroom observation won’t suffice for measuring teacher quality. Many educational leaders fear using student test scores doesn’t work either. As noted in a recent Detroit News article, Robert Floden says research on using value-added… Read More »

Finding a fair way to evaluate teachers – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/finding-a-fair-way-to-evaluate-teachers/

As pressure for more teacher accountability builds, states (and school districts) have been searching for the best evaluation methods. Many say classroom observation won’t suffice for measuring teacher quality. Many educational leaders fear using student test scores doesn’t work either. As noted in a recent Detroit News article, Robert Floden says research on using value-added… Read More »

Brown recognized for outstanding contributions to special education – News

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Michigan State University College of Education academic advisor Jean Brown recently received the 2011 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award from the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. Brown was recognized for her extraordinary efforts to promote equal opportunity and educational achievement for MSU students. The award is typically granted to a faculty or staff member who has been nominated by an MSU student with a disability. In… Read More »

Brown recognized for outstanding contributions to special education – Research

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Michigan State University College of Education academic advisor Jean Brown recently received the 2011 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award from the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. Brown was recognized for her extraordinary efforts to promote equal opportunity and educational achievement for MSU students. The award is typically granted to a faculty or staff member who has been nominated by an MSU student with a disability. In… Read More »

New blog: Doctoral students studying education system in Vietnam – News

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Fifteen doctoral students from Teacher Education, Educational Policy and Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) are traveling together to universities and schools throughout Vietnam this month as part of a new international study trip opportunity sponsored by the College of Education. The group, which departed on June 4, expects to visit approximately 15 institutions in… Read More »

New blog: Doctoral students studying education system in Vietnam – Research

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Fifteen doctoral students from Teacher Education, Educational Policy and Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) are traveling together to universities and schools throughout Vietnam this month as part of a new international study trip opportunity sponsored by the College of Education. The group, which departed on June 4, expects to visit approximately 15 institutions in… Read More »

Special Education Master's Program Goes Online, Adds Autism Endorsement – New Educator

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THE MASTER OF ARTS in Special Education at MSU has been attracting larger numbers of students—especially teachers working full time—since it became a completely online program for the ?rst time in fall 2010. Students can earn an endorsement in Learning Disabilities (LD) or in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which is new at MSU this year.… Read More »

Tune in: Live Detroit Free Press web chat on governor's education plan – News

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University Distinguished Professor of education Robert Floden will be part of a panel discussing Gov. Rick Snyder’s education reform proposals on www.freepopinion.com at noon Tuesday, May 3. The live web chat, called Tuesday Talk, will focus on what hurdles the governor must face to make his education plan a reality. Besides Floden, co-director of the… Read More »

Tune in: Live Detroit Free Press web chat on governor's education plan – Research

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University Distinguished Professor of education Robert Floden will be part of a panel discussing Gov. Rick Snyder’s education reform proposals on www.freepopinion.com at noon Tuesday, May 3. The live web chat, called Tuesday Talk, will focus on what hurdles the governor must face to make his education plan a reality. Besides Floden, co-director of the… Read More »

MSU intern named Michigan Student Teacher of the Year – News

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Child development graduate Kathryn Kosko, who is completing her fifth-year internship in Detroit through the College of Education, has been selected as the 2010-11 Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year. She will receive the award during a dinner and ceremony on April 8, 2011. The competition is coordinated by the Michigan Association of Teacher Educators.… Read More »

MSU intern named Michigan Student Teacher of the Year – Research

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Child development graduate Kathryn Kosko, who is completing her fifth-year internship in Detroit through the College of Education, has been selected as the 2010-11 Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year. She will receive the award during a dinner and ceremony on April 8, 2011. The competition is coordinated by the Michigan Association of Teacher Educators.… Read More »

Value-Added Measures of Teacher Performance – News

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Measures of teacher quality based on value-added models of student achievement are coming – but should they?  Value-added models – known as VAMs – are gaining increasing acceptance among policymakers as a possible improvement over conventional indicators based on classroom observations, educational attainment, or experience. MSU researchers Cassie Guarino, Mark Reckase and Jeff Wooldridge have… Read More »

Value-Added Measures of Teacher Performance – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/value-added-measures-of-teacher-performance/

Measures of teacher quality based on value-added models of student achievement are coming – but should they?  Value-added models – known as VAMs – are gaining increasing acceptance among policymakers as a possible improvement over conventional indicators based on classroom observations, educational attainment, or experience. MSU researchers Cassie Guarino, Mark Reckase and Jeff Wooldridge have… Read More »

Faculty honored for research article in math education – News

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Associate professor of teacher education Beth Herbel-Eisenmann will be honored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) for a recent article published in Mathematics Teacher. She will receive the council’s inaugural Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Award with her co-authors at the NCTM meeting in Indianapolis this April. The article, “Curriculum Vision and Coherence: Adapting Curriculum… Read More »

Faculty honored for research article in math education – Research

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Associate professor of teacher education Beth Herbel-Eisenmann will be honored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) for a recent article published in Mathematics Teacher. She will receive the council’s inaugural Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Award with her co-authors at the NCTM meeting in Indianapolis this April. The article, “Curriculum Vision and Coherence: Adapting Curriculum… Read More »

MSU to host international education conference – News

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Educators from around the world will gather at Michigan State University next week as the university hosts the iNet International Conference, an annual event focused on transforming education. A showcase of the best strategies and technology in schools, the “Navigators of Learning” conference will give Michigan teachers and school administrators an unusual opportunity to interact… Read More »

MSU to host international education conference – Research

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Educators from around the world will gather at Michigan State University next week as the university hosts the iNet International Conference, an annual event focused on transforming education. A showcase of the best strategies and technology in schools, the “Navigators of Learning” conference will give Michigan teachers and school administrators an unusual opportunity to interact… Read More »

Professors lead major educational technology conference – News

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Matthew Koehler and Punya Mishra, both  faculty members in educational psychology and educational technology at Michigan State University, were selected to serve as co-chairs of the 2011 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) national conference in Nashville, Tenn. The conference, scheduled for March 7-11, is attended by hundreds of people interested in today’s issues… Read More »

Professors lead major educational technology conference – Research

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Matthew Koehler and Punya Mishra, both  faculty members in educational psychology and educational technology at Michigan State University, were selected to serve as co-chairs of the 2011 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) national conference in Nashville, Tenn. The conference, scheduled for March 7-11, is attended by hundreds of people interested in today’s issues… Read More »

Education Policy Center: Poised for the Future – New Educator

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Michigan State University makes sharing knowledge with the public a top priority. When it comes to research on education, the Education Policy Center serves as the university’s main information portal for decision-makers who shape the quality of schools from kindergarten through college. Established in 2000, the center recently refined its goals and priorities under the… Read More »

Policy on Teacher Preparation: The Demand for More Research – New Educator

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By Robert Floden, co-director, Education Policy Center Teacher quality is the key to improving k–12 education. Some policies aim to improve teacher quality through more aggressive recruitment, doing more to retain the best teachers or developing teacher evaluation systems that reward top performance and remove those who perform poorly. Those approaches may have some payoff,… Read More »

Michigan Teacher of the Year Finalist – New Educator

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David Legg left the kind of legacy that has potential to in?uence people every day. Successful former students who, no matter their profession, know how to clearly express themselves. And—especially if you live in Novi, Michigan—an FM radio station and cable TV channel that continues to kick out student-created content from leaders in the making.… Read More »

MSU to offer teacher certification in Arabic language – News

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Michigan State University will help increase the number of teachers certified to teach Arabic language in K-12 public schools by offering new academic programs for both current and prospective teachers. Demand for teaching Arabic is particularly great in Michigan, home to one of the largest populations of Arab Americans in the country. However, few teachers… Read More »

MSU to offer teacher certification in Arabic language – Research

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Michigan State University will help increase the number of teachers certified to teach Arabic language in K-12 public schools by offering new academic programs for both current and prospective teachers. Demand for teaching Arabic is particularly great in Michigan, home to one of the largest populations of Arab Americans in the country. However, few teachers… Read More »

Apply for online master's in special education, endorsements in learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorders – News

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The Master of Arts in Special Education at Michigan State University, which became a completely online program for the first time this fall, is now admitting students to begin courses in summer or fall 2011. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Students in the program can earn an endorsement in Learning Disabilities (LD) or in… Read More »

Apply for online master's in special education, endorsements in learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorders – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/apply-for-online-masters-in-special-educationendorsements-in-learning-disabilities-or-autism-spectrum-disorders/

The Master of Arts in Special Education at Michigan State University, which became a completely online program for the first time this fall, is now admitting students to begin courses in summer or fall 2011. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Students in the program can earn an endorsement in Learning Disabilities (LD) or in… Read More »

Math education student presents at research conference – News

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Justin Drwencke, a mathematics major at Michigan State University pursuing secondary teacher certification, recently presented a poster at the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PMENA) conference in Columbus, Ohio. Drwencke has been working in collaboration with College of Education assistant professor Kristen Bieda as a professorial assistant since fall of 2009. One of few if any other… Read More »

Math education student presents at research conference – Research

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Justin Drwencke, a mathematics major at Michigan State University pursuing secondary teacher certification, recently presented a poster at the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PMENA) conference in Columbus, Ohio. Drwencke has been working in collaboration with College of Education assistant professor Kristen Bieda as a professorial assistant since fall of 2009. One of few if any other… Read More »

MSU launches new Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education – News

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michigan State University will expand its capacity to improve mathematics and science education across the nation through the creation of a new, interdisciplinary research center. The Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education is expected to bring together top scholars from the science and education fields and facilitate projects that can… Read More »

MSU launches new Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/institute-for-research-on-mathematics-and-science-education/

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michigan State University will expand its capacity to improve mathematics and science education across the nation through the creation of a new, interdisciplinary research center. The Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education is expected to bring together top scholars from the science and education fields and facilitate projects that can… Read More »

Education Policy Center Poised for the Future – News

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2010/education-policy-center-poised-for-the-future/

Michigan State University makes sharing knowledge with the public a top priority. When it comes to research on education, the Education Policy Center serves as the university’s main information portal for decision-makers who shape the quality of schools from kindergarten through college. Established in 2000, the center recently refined its goals and priorities under the… Read More »

Education Policy Center Poised for the Future – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/education-policy-center-poised-for-the-future/

Michigan State University makes sharing knowledge with the public a top priority. When it comes to research on education, the Education Policy Center serves as the university’s main information portal for decision-makers who shape the quality of schools from kindergarten through college. Established in 2000, the center recently refined its goals and priorities under the… Read More »

Amita Chudgar wins NAEd/Spencer fellowship to study contract teachers in developing countries – News

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Amita Chudgar, an assistant professor of educational administration, has been selected as a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2010-11 academic year. The program is intended to support scholars who are working on critical areas of education research early in their careers. Chudgar will use the two-year, $55,000 grant to study how… Read More »

Amita Chudgar wins NAEd/Spencer fellowship to study contract teachers in developing countries – Research

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Amita Chudgar, an assistant professor of educational administration, has been selected as a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2010-11 academic year. The program is intended to support scholars who are working on critical areas of education research early in their careers. Chudgar will use the two-year, $55,000 grant to study how… Read More »

MSU to help fill shortage of math, science teachers through fellowship – News

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University will prepare more educators needed to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Michigan’s urban schools as part of a new statewide fellowship program highlighted Jan. 6 by President Barack Obama. MSU is one of six universities selected to participate in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan… Read More »

MSU to help fill shortage of math, science teachers through fellowship – Research

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University will prepare more educators needed to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Michigan’s urban schools as part of a new statewide fellowship program highlighted Jan. 6 by President Barack Obama. MSU is one of six universities selected to participate in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan… Read More »

Concentrating on classroom assessment: Stiggins endowment funds research to improve teacher preparation in assessment – News

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By Nicole Geary Renowned educational assessment expert Rick Stiggins says he built his career on the basis of doctoral study in the Michigan State University College of Education. Now he hopes to help his alma mater became the nation’s leader on improving teacher training in assessment. Stiggins, who received his Ph.D. in educational psychology in… Read More »

Concentrating on classroom assessment: Stiggins endowment funds research to improve teacher preparation in assessment – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/concentrating-on-classroom-assessment/

By Nicole Geary Renowned educational assessment expert Rick Stiggins says he built his career on the basis of doctoral study in the Michigan State University College of Education. Now he hopes to help his alma mater became the nation’s leader on improving teacher training in assessment. Stiggins, who received his Ph.D. in educational psychology in… Read More »

Education Ambitions in Antarctica: Teaching alum shares polar research expedition with classrooms around country – News

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By Nicole Geary Last year, Lindsay (Martin) Knippenberg tunneled into the base of a 50-foot-deep glacier to challenge the limits for life on Earth. Meanwhile, she encouraged more than a few young people to broaden their perspectives about science – and consider new possibilities for their future. Hundreds of U.S. students and fellow teachers, back… Read More »

Education Ambitions in Antarctica: Teaching alum shares polar research expedition with classrooms around country – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/education-ambitions-in-antarctica/

By Nicole Geary Last year, Lindsay (Martin) Knippenberg tunneled into the base of a 50-foot-deep glacier to challenge the limits for life on Earth. Meanwhile, she encouraged more than a few young people to broaden their perspectives about science – and consider new possibilities for their future. Hundreds of U.S. students and fellow teachers, back… Read More »

Rethinking the curriculum: Improving science education through environmental literacy – Research

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By Nicole Geary Students may have a better chance to save the planet in the future if they are taught less in science class today. That’s because many science educators believe the curriculum in the United States attempts to cover too many topics without tying them together. Kids jump from a unit on weather to… Read More »

MSU to offer Woodrow Wilson Foundation-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship for aspiring teachers of color – News

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The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University has been honored by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation – Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship as an institution designated to receive aspiring teachers of color. The College of Education was among 159 university applicants of which 29 were chosen around the… Read More »

MSU to offer Woodrow Wilson Foundation-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship for aspiring teachers of color – Research

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The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University has been honored by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation – Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship as an institution designated to receive aspiring teachers of color. The College of Education was among 159 university applicants of which 29 were chosen around the… Read More »

Greta McHaney-Trice receives Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award – News

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Greta McHaney-Trice Greta McHaney-Trice, a teacher at Forest View Elementary School in the Lansing School District, has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. She will be honored for exemplary efforts to help all students achieve their potential during an Awards Reception on April… Read More »

Greta McHaney-Trice receives Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award – Research

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Greta McHaney-Trice Greta McHaney-Trice, a teacher at Forest View Elementary School in the Lansing School District, has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. She will be honored for exemplary efforts to help all students achieve their potential during an Awards Reception on April… Read More »

Dwi Yuliantoro wins Homer Higbee International Education Award – News

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Dwi Yuliantoro, a Ph.D. candidate in Teacher Education, has won the Homer Higbee International Education Award. The Homer Higbee International Education Award Fund was established to honor the memory of Homer Higbee, who dedicated his professional life to international education exchange during the 25 years he worked in the Office of International Studies and Programs… Read More »

Dwi Yuliantoro wins Homer Higbee International Education Award – Research

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Dwi Yuliantoro, a Ph.D. candidate in Teacher Education, has won the Homer Higbee International Education Award. The Homer Higbee International Education Award Fund was established to honor the memory of Homer Higbee, who dedicated his professional life to international education exchange during the 25 years he worked in the Office of International Studies and Programs… Read More »

Sixth Annual College of Education Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award – News

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Nominate your favorite teacher for the Sixth Annual College of Education Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award 2009-2010. The Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards in the College of Education at Mich. St. Univ. are given annually to up to four faculty ($2000) and up to four doctoral students ($1000) who have demonstrated that their… Read More »

Sixth Annual College of Education Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award – Research

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Nominate your favorite teacher for the Sixth Annual College of Education Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award 2009-2010. The Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards in the College of Education at Mich. St. Univ. are given annually to up to four faculty ($2000) and up to four doctoral students ($1000) who have demonstrated that their… Read More »

U.S. rankings released: College still No. 1 in elementary and secondary education! – News

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Check MSU News for the university-wide release, plus a VIDEO about what makes the College of Education a leader in teacher education. See more details about our ranking categories or visit the U.S. News site for the nationwide listings. For an impressive 15th consecutive year now, the College of Education has been ranked No. 1… Read More »

U.S. rankings released: College still No. 1 in elementary and secondary education! – Research

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/u-s-rankings-released-college-still-no-1-in-elementary-and-secondary-education/

Check MSU News for the university-wide release, plus a VIDEO about what makes the College of Education a leader in teacher education. See more details about our ranking categories or visit the U.S. News site for the nationwide listings. For an impressive 15th consecutive year now, the College of Education has been ranked No. 1… Read More »

Illinois teacher named Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher – News

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Kraig R. Conyer, an adapted physical education teacher at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Ill., has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. He was honored for creating exciting new opportunities for students to participate in inclusive physical education programs during an Awards… Read More »

Illinois teacher named Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher – Research

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Kraig R. Conyer, an adapted physical education teacher at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Ill., has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. He was honored for creating exciting new opportunities for students to participate in inclusive physical education programs during an Awards… Read More »

Two College of Education instructors accepted into new MSU academy – News

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Leigh Graves Wolf, an instructor and coordinator of the educational technology master’s degree program, and Korine Wawrzynski, an adjunct faculty member in educational administration, have been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Walter and Pauline Adams Academy for Instructional Excellence and Innovation at MSU. The academy is a new initiative that will provide a… Read More »

Two College of Education instructors accepted into new MSU academy – Research

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Leigh Graves Wolf, an instructor and coordinator of the educational technology master’s degree program, and Korine Wawrzynski, an adjunct faculty member in educational administration, have been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Walter and Pauline Adams Academy for Instructional Excellence and Innovation at MSU. The academy is a new initiative that will provide a… Read More »

Top National Rankings for MSU College of Education – MAET Blog

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College of Education Graduate School Programs Top National Rankings 8 Graduate Programs in the Top 10 MSU’s College of Education has done it again. For the 12th year in a row the college’s graduate programs in elementary and secondary education have been ranked number 1 in the 2007 U.S. News & World Report guide to… Read More »

A Message from the Director – MAET Blog

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Dear Friends, I wanted to start off the new year by sharing an interesting report entitled 21st Century Knowledge and Skills in Educator Preparation released by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). The report calls on teacher education programs to update their curricula to better prepare future teachers to integrate 21st-century skills into their instruction.

How can parents help boost children’s literacy skills? – New Educator

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Patricia Edwards, professor of language and literacy in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University’s College of Education, is a nationally recognized expert on parent involvement as well as home, school and community partnerships. Edwards shares strategies for parents to help their children enjoy reading and improve their literacy skills. Edwards says helping a… Read More »

Alum receives Outstanding Dissertation Award from ILA – News

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Two-time alum Lori Bruner is the recipient of the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) Timothy & Cynthia Shanahan Outstanding Dissertation Award – a prestigious honor that annually recognizes an outstanding doctoral student whose research focuses on reading. Her dissertation titled: “The Words, the Texts, and the Interactions: Opportunities for Word Learning from Preschool Storybook Apps” analyzed… Read More »

Burgess earns NSF CAREER grant to support science learning for Lansing elementary youth  – News

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Michigan State University Assistant Professor Terrance Burgess has earned a nearly $630,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to incorporate youth experiences and community learning into elementary science classrooms.   The work is funded through NSF’s CAREER program, the “most prestigious awards” the organization offers for “early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic… Read More »

Where "Urban" and "Global" Share Space – New Educator

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By: Mary Patillo-Dunn – Coordinator, Urban Educators Cohort ProgramAlyssa Morley – Coordinator, Global Educators Cohort ProgramYetunde Alabede – Doctoral Student, Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education Two undergraduate cohort programs in the Teacher Preparation Program prepare future educators to teach in global or urban contexts. In November 2022, the Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP) and the… Read More »

Big Ideas Begin Here: MSU ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News – News

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Michigan State University is #1 in the nation for elementary and secondary teacher education, according to U.S. News and World Report.   The accolade comes from the 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Education Schools, which also heralded MSU as #1 for curriculum and instruction for the fifth straight year. “These top rankings highlight our dedication to and… Read More »

Spartans making a splash at AERA 2023 – News

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The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is holding their annual meeting in a hybrid format in Chicago, IL, where faculty, graduate students and alumni from the Michigan State University College of Education (and other Spartans) are presenting their research. In addition, several Spartans are being acknowledged for their exceptional achievements. FACULTY & ACADEMIC STAFF RECOGNITION… Read More »

Book for science educators helps create student-centered spaces  – News

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A new book by Associate Professor David Stroupe will help science teachers and administrators initiate and maintain classrooms in which students feel valued and heard.   “Growing and Sustaining Student-Centered Science Classrooms” is the latest publication from Stroupe through Harvard Education Press. He previously co-edited “Preparing Science Teachers through Practice-Based Teacher Education” in 2020.  … Read More »

Message from Dean Jackson- Trauma in Our Lives, Schools, and in Homes: Tyre Nichols and Local Schools Incidences – KIN-nections

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The unjust, inhumane killing of yet another Black man affects me personally. With every additional life that is stolen as a result of systemic oppression and racism, I feel the gravity of the sorrow, pain, and grief passed down to me through generations of struggle for Black life in the United States.  It is a… Read More »

Study Abroad Scholarships – ED-Connect

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The application is open for the 2023 study abroad scholarships through the College of Education.  There are two $1000 scholarships for the Dean’s undergraduate scholarship (College of Education students attending College of Education programs) and up to three $1000 scholarships for the Preparing Teachers for Global Classrooms through Study Abroad (teacher education students doing any… Read More »

Venzant Chambers publishes book on "Racial Opportunity Cost" – News

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There is a scene in a book recently published by Michigan State University Professor Terah Venzant Chambers that shows how one moment can completely alter how a person interacts in a classroom environment, perhaps permanently. In this example, “Makayla,” a Black Advanced Placement (AP) student, drops a pencil. Makayla picks it up and says: “It… Read More »

Cárdenas Curiel receives Arthur Applebee Award – News

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Department of Teacher Education Assistant Professor Lucia Cárdenas Curiel and her colleague, University of Arizona Associate Professor Leah Durán, are recipients of the Literacy Research Association’s Arthur Applebee Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy. Their article, “A Historical Inquiry into Bilingual Reading Textbooks: Coloniality and Biliteracy at the Turn of the 20th Century” was… Read More »

Doctoral Degree Recipients, Spring 2021 – Fall 2021 – New Educator

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Spring 2021 Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education Marcos David Gonzalez-Flores Christina Maria Ponzio Xuexue Yang Education Leadership Kelly Alice Anderson Jessica Lee Bilodeau Chris Dale-Anthony Cadogan Sirrita Renna Darby Monica Jean DeGarmo Angela Lynn Hards Ken Horne Johnita Rae Porter Todd Andrew Stevens Brian Paul Sullivan   Ken Thomas Wright James Chester Yake Alena E.… Read More »

Alternative Credentials – Resources

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MSU’s College of Education has an unparalleled reputation for excellence and visionary thinking in its efforts to improve teaching, learning, physical activity and sport across our nation and around the world. We continually strive to offer innovative, dynamic programs. Alternative and non-degree credentials will provide flexible, focused opportunities for education and kinesiology professionals to enhance their skillsets and expand their… Read More »

Carter Andrews receives Educator of the Year Award from Lansing's NAACP branch – News

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Michigan State University Professor Dorinda Carter Andrews received the Educator of the Year Award from the Lansing branch of the NAACP on October 22, 2022. The annual award is among those given by the organization to recognize individuals and organizations who help promote NAACP’s mission. Their mission includes achieving equity, political rights and social inclusion… Read More »

Flennaugh named interim associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion – News

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Associate Professor Terry Flennaugh, a recognized scholar of and advocate for improving urban education, has been appointed interim associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Michigan State University College of Education.  Flennaugh began in the role on Nov. 1, 2022. He succeeds Professor Terah Venzant Chambers, who held the role since April 2020;… Read More »

MSU joins $7.5M grant to expand open-access science, literacy elementary curriculum – News

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Scholars from the Michigan State University College of Education are joining a multi-state effort to develop, distribute and evaluate open-access elementary science and literacy curricula and professional development materials. The OpenSciEd consortium project, led by Northwestern University, shares $7.5 million across six partner institutions; MSU’s sub-contract is for $1.5 million. Leading the work at MSU… Read More »

Undergraduate Research Options for Fall 2022 – ED-Connect

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Each year, College of Education faculty apply for and receive funds to hire undergraduate students on an hourly basis. And they want to hire you! Review the different options to get involved in undergraduate research this year. Get involved as an undergraduate research assistant on fall 2022 projects including: Educational Research on Student Motivation and… Read More »

45 Years of Service: Robert E. Floden – New Educator

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Longtime college leader, researcher, guitar player retires By Nicole Geary In the field of education research, there are experts on statistical methods and there are philosophers. In universities, there are scholars and there are administrators.  And in the Michigan State University College of Education, there was Robert E. Floden.  Rarely does one person excel at… Read More »

Wright receives outstanding educator award from the International Literacy Association – News

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Tanya S. Wright, Michigan State University associate professor of language and literacy, was selected to receive the Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award from the International Literacy Association.   The award recognizes a teacher in higher education who exemplifies outstanding teaching of reading and reading methods and who is an innovative leader, mentor and… Read More »

Doctoral student, alum earn MSU Excellence-in-Teaching Citations – News

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Two Spartans from the College of Education will receive Excellence-in-Teaching Citations from Michigan State University on May 11, 2022. Eric Leszczynski, a doctoral student in the Kinesiology Ph.D. program, and Romina S. Peña-Pincheira, a graduate of the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) program, will receive their honors during the annual All-University Awards. ERIC Leszczynski Leszczynski comes… Read More »

Alum wins national award for outstanding doctoral research – News

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Won Jung Kim, a 2021 graduate of Michigan State University’s Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) doctoral program, won the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. The award is one of the top honors from the organization, and recognizes research that has great significance in the field of… Read More »

Office of K-12 Outreach debuts "Eloquent Educators" video series – News

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The Michigan State University Office of K-12 Outreach is announcing a new video series highlighting female educational leaders from across the state and how they are changing the future. The series—“Eloquent Educators: In the Spirit of…”—will feature a different leader each month and will rotate what the video is in the spirit of each time… Read More »

Book features transnational lives and experiences of immigrant children – News

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A new book by Assistant Professor Jungmin Kwon highlights how immigrant children and families today are transnational: flexibly crossing languages, cultures and countries and building and maintaining connections with their homes, homelands and more. “In the past, most discussions on immigrants were limited to their experiences within the U.S. People may assume that immigrants leave… Read More »

MSU at AERA 2022: At a Glance – News

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Faculty, graduate students and alumni from the Michigan State University College of Education are sharing research throughout the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) annual meeting. Several are also being recognized for their exemplary work. Below, learn about some of the honorees during the 2022 conference, held this year in a dual-format, both online and in-person… Read More »

MSU named #1 in nation for four graduate programs by U.S. News – News

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For the 28th straight year, Michigan State University has been ranked #1 in the nation for elementary and secondary teacher education. The annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report have also named MSU #1 for curriculum and instruction for the fourth straight year. “We are excited and honored to learn that our college has been recognized… Read More »

Centering curiosity: Fellowship opportunity provides MSU scholar chance to reimagine elementary science – News

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What could happen to learning outcomes in elementary science classrooms if we let imaginations run wild? It’s an exciting thought for Michigan State University Assistant Professor Terrance Burgess, and one he’ll be able to engage with deeply as one of two scholars named a 2022 Tinker Fellow by the Concord Consortium. The yearlong fellowship provides… Read More »

Book Chapter on Emergency Remote Teaching of Chinese Language – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Wu CH., & Huang L. (2022) Instructors’ Social, Cognitive, and Teaching Presences in Emergency Remote Teaching of Chinese Language in the United States: A Qualitative Study. In: Liu S. (eds) Teaching the Chinese Language Remotely. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87055-3_13 Abstract Guided by Community of Inquiry (Garrison and Vaughan, Blended learning in higher education: Framework, principles,… Read More »

Reeves Scholars Program – Office of International Studies in Education

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What is the Reeves Scholars Program? The Reeves Scholars Program (RSP) is a reciprocal exchange between future teachers at Michigan State University (MSU) in the United States and at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana. It offers a close-knit learning community and international travel experiences that prepare future teachers to be open-minded, community-engaged,… Read More »

New Faculty 2021-2022 – New Educator

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The College of Education welcomed seven new faculty members and three academic specialists this academic year. In addition, several faculty were named to leadership positions within the college. New Leadership: Starting July 1, 2021, University Distinguished Professor Ann E. Austin became interim dean of the College of Education. Austin, a nationally and globally renowned leader… Read More »

Documentary uses refugee stories to connect cultures and shape learning – News

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Michigan State University’s Carrie Symons wants to amplify the voices of refugees and immigrants in the United States. She hopes a new documentary and free complementary teaching materials will help the next generation of students better understand the realities refugees face—and use that information to better shape our global future. “This film and teaching materials… Read More »

Community Scrapbook welcomes Spartans back to campus – News

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As Spartans return to on-campus teaching, learning and living, the Michigan State University College of Education has debuted a community-led exhibit to reflect on the past several months and look toward the future. The College of Education Community Pandemic Scrapbook, based in Erickson Hall and in a digital format, features a myriad of ways for… Read More »

2020-2021 Graduates Sharing Job Searching Tips – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2021/08/25/2020-2021-graduates-sharing-job-searching-tips/

For recent and upcoming graduates looking to start their careers, the 2020-2021 job market was daunting. Looking for work during the COVID-19 pandemic meant parsing through an unusually small number of opportunities and carrying out much more of the interview process virtually. During these uncertain times, lab members Lin Lu, Nathan Hawk, and Mike Nelson… Read More »

Spartans recognized with International Literacy Association honors – News

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Two Spartans with ties to Michigan State University’s Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) program are among those being honored by the International Literacy Association. Lori Bruner Current student Lori Bruner is the winner of the 2021 Jeanne S. Chall Research Fellowship, given to just one doctoral student each year. The Fellowship, in the form… Read More »

Recruitment Scholarships and Fellowships – Resources

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This page overviews the multi-year and recruitment fellowship opportunities for Ph.D. students coordinated through College of Education Academic and Student Affairs department. It supplements information distributed by the Graduate School. Although international students are not eligible for the UDF or UEF, they are eligible for college awards. The university & college funding opportunities are: The… Read More »

Striving for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice – New Educator

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice are central components of the College of Education mission—it is not only what we say, but who we are and what we do. The events of 2020 and early 2021 reignited these commitments, and the college focused on new programs and initiatives that reflect these realities. A NEW LEADER Terah… Read More »

Podcast: Cuenca – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Proposing Core Practices for Social Studies Teacher Education: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Inquiry-Based Lessons” by Dr. Alexander Cuenca. The article was published in the May/June 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract As states, school districts, and teachers continue to adopt the inquiry-based principles… Read More »

Michael Sedlak: Building Academic Greatness – New Educator

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Professor Michael Sedlak, a historian of education and steady leader of the College of Education, retired from Michigan State University after 38 years on the faculty in fall 2020.   Sedlak has overseen all matters of academic affairs as associate dean since 1994, making countless contributions to the quality—and reputation—of the college’s degree programs. His… Read More »

Alumni Notes – New Educator

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YVETTE MCELROY ANDERSON was named among the 2020 honorees for Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence award. The recognition celebrates African American women who inspire the community through leadership, achievement and participation in various acts of service. Anderson, M.A. ’03 (Educational Technology), is the district director of government affairs at Wayne County Community College District. She… Read More »

Podcast: Theisen-Homer – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Preparing Teachers for Relationships with Students: Two Visions, Two Approaches” by Dr. Victoria Theisen-Homer. The article was published in the May/June 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract Meaningful teacher–student relationships are linked to a range of positive student outcomes. However, there is limited research… Read More »

Doctoral Degree Recipients, Spring 2020 - Fall 2020 – New Educator

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The following individuals received doctoral degrees from the College of Education in the program areas and during the semesters noted. Spring 2020 Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education Justin Deane DetmersAshley Elizabeth MooreTracy Lynn Weippert Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) Mary K. Behm Liesel Jan Carlson Charles Edward Cotton III Christina Marie Hinds Elizabeth Guerrero Lyons Rebecca Ann… Read More »

MACUL 2021 Recap and President's Award – MAET Blog

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On March 18 and 19, 2021, Team MAET joined educators from around Michigan to attend the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference – held virtually for COVID-19 safety reasons.  We were thrilled and honored to receive the 2021 President’s Award for the MAET Mini-MOOC in Remote Teaching.  We look forward to… Read More »

Supporting Others: Sonya Gunnings-Moton – New Educator

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Sonya Gunnings-Moton has been a Spartan since 1968, when her family moved to Michigan because her father, Thomas Gunnings, would become the first Black faculty member in the College of Human Medicine.  In 2020, after earning two MSU degrees and long-serving as an associate professor and associate dean of student support and engagement in the… Read More »

AERA 2021: At a Glance – News

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Faculty, graduate students and alumni from the Michigan State University College of Education shared research throughout the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting. Several were also recognized for their exemplary work. Below, learn about some of the honorees during 2021’s virtual conference. Leadership roles Sheneka Williams, chair of the MSU Department of Educational Administration,… Read More »

Effective Design for Online Teaching and Learning – Office of International Studies in Education

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Effective Design for Online Teaching and Learning (EDO) will give you conceptual and technical tools to help you link your online teaching to your learning goals for students, and make your online course more engaging. We will introduce you to research and practice around online teaching and course design through both synchronous sessions and asynchronous… Read More »

The Team – Crafting Engagement for Science Environments

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Principal Investigator – United States Barbara SchneiderBarbara Schneider is the John A. Hannah University Distinguished Professor in the College of Education and the Department of Sociology. She uses a sociological lens to understand societal conditions and interpersonal interactions that create norms and values for enhancing human and social capital. Her research focuses on how the… Read More »

Author Interview: Wolkenhauer and Hooser – JTE Insider

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This interview features insights from the article “Becoming Clinically Grounded Teacher Educators: Inquiry Communities in Clinical Teacher Preparation“ by Dr. Rachel Wolkenhauer and Angela Hooser. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: Calls for the renewal of teacher preparation through clinical practice have left many novice… Read More »

Podcast: Copur-Gencturk – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “A Comparison of Perceived and Observed Learning from Professional Development: Relationships Among Self-Reports, Direct Assessments, and Teacher Characteristics“ by Dr. Yasemin Copur-Gencturk and Ian Thacker. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract The success of professional development programs… Read More »

Project Definition – Crafting Engagement for Science Environments

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Introduction: PIRE: Crafting Engagement for Science Environments is a five-year, $3.6 million research grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The researchers and teachers involved are working to boost interest and engagement in science for all students. They are also providing students with the skills and opportunities to pursue science in the future. An… Read More »

When life schools us – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Stories by Robin Chenoweth | Illustrations by Joseph Carrington Education experts share lessons on K–12 students’ learning that will outlast the pandemic. Seven-year-old Renee is all too aware of the challenges of learning during a pandemic. In October, with hybrid education in full swing because of COVID-19, the first-grader became so vexed with an uncooperative… Read More »

Podcast: Colwell – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Examining Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Planning for Culturally Relevant Disciplinary Literacy“ by Dr. Jamie Colwell, Kristen Gregory, and Valerie Taylor. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract This qualitative multiple case study examined four preservice teachers’ planning and… Read More »

Nelson accepts assistant professor position at Cleveland Clinic – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Congratulations to Dr. Mike Nelson who is now an associate staff member in the Cleveland Clinic Education Institute, where he will have an academic appointment as an assistant professor through the Lerner College of Medicine. Mike is an OSU alumnus, who completed his doctoral work in 2020. His research focuses on technology in teacher education,… Read More »

Five Spartans receive university awards for leadership, teaching – News

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Five Spartans from the College of Education have received honors for their distinguished teaching, research and leadership at Michigan State University. Four of these recognitions are part of the annual All-University Awards, celebrating faculty and graduate students. In addition, Department of Kinesiology Chair Alan L. Smith received the Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership from… Read More »

Podcast: Chavez-Moreno – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “U.S. Empire and an Immigrant’s Counternarrative: Conceptualizing Imperial Privilege” by Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract U.S. teacher education has largely overlooked a sociopolitical-historical context that affects both immigrants and nonimmigrants: American empire. To… Read More »

Author Interview: Pugach, Matewos, and Gomez-Najarro – JTE Insider

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This interview features insights on the article, “Disability and the Meaning of Social Justice in Teacher Education Research: A Precarious Guest at the Table?” by Marleen C. Pugach, Ananya M. Matewos, and Joyce Gomez-Najarro. Their article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Although disability is assumed to be… Read More »

Pre-pandemic literacy has improved but will students be retained? – News

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Third grade literacy has improved in Michigan according to a new report on Michigan’s Read by Grade 3 law from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, the strategic research partner of the Michigan Department of Education. But progress is threatened because of insufficient targeted funding and concerns that students have fallen behind during the COVID-19… Read More »

Racial equity in school discipline: Starting in the classroom – News

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Black students are suspended or expelled from schools at disproportionately higher rates than other students, and data show the problem is progressively getting worse at the elementary level. The issue, researchers argue, starts in the classroom where teachers make disciplinary referrals to the school office. A team at Michigan State University hopes it can help… Read More »

EPFP Sponsors – Education Policy Fellowship Program

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Since its inception in 1975, the Michigan EPFP has had more than 225 organizations sponsor fellows for the program. The sponsors include schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, private businesses, associations, foundations, museums and non-profit groups. Without the support of these organizations and their continued belief in the importance of the program, EPFP could not succeed.… Read More »

Floden becomes AACTE Board Chair – News

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The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has announced that Robert E. Floden, dean of the College of Education at Michigan State University, is the new chair of its Board of Directors. AACTE is the nation’s leading organization on educator preparation, with more than 800 member institutions. Floden has served as an at-large member of the… Read More »

A remedy for COVID learning loss? Project-based learning improves outcomes in elementary science, social studies – News

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With growing concern about the “COVID slide” effects of distance learning, researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan have developed two project-based learning studies that seek to help teachers boost student engagement. One effort, Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning, or ML-PBL, is increasing science achievement and supporting the social and emotional development… Read More »

MSU faculty, alumni awarded NAEd/Spencer Fellowships – News

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Assistant Professor Vaughn W. M. Watson and alumnus Jon M. Wargo have been awarded a 2020 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship. Only 30 scholars were selected nationwide for the competitive, early career fellowship program, which includes $70,000 to focus on research and professional development. The fellows were chosen because of their commitment to, and… Read More »

Author Interview: Cavanna & Youngs – JTE Insider

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This interview features insights on the article, “How Methods Instructors and Program Administrators Promote Teacher Education Program Coherence” by Jillian M. Cavanna, Lauren Molloy Elreda, Peter Youngs, and James Pippin. Their article was published in the January/February 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Although a growing body of scholarship points to the importance… Read More »

Author Interview: De Voto – JTE Insider

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This interview features insights on the article, “Examining Diverse Perspectives of edTPA Policy Implementation Across States: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” by Craig De Voto, Jennifer D. Olson, and Jessica J. Gottlieb. Their article was published in the January/February 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Since 2009, the Educative Teacher Performance… Read More »

Podcast: Bastian – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “What Do Surveys of Program Completers Tell Us About Teacher Preparation Quality?,” by Kevin Bastion, Min Sun, and Heather Flynn. The article was published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract Surveys of teacher preparation program (TPP) completers have become one widely used measure… Read More »

Podcast Interview: Patterson – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Historians, Archivists, and Museum Educators as Teacher Educators: Mentoring Preservice History Teachers at Cultural Institutes,” by Tim Patterson. The article was published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract A relatively new phenomenon in teacher education involves preservice history teachers conducting fieldwork in museums,… Read More »

Strive for Achievement in 2020 through Virtual Collaborations – Research Laboratory for Design Learning

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Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Research Laboratory for Digital Learning (RLDL) at The Ohio State University has continued its effort in conducting educational research and advancing the science of learning. The social distancing practice and the travel restrictions have hindered our practice of translational research where we would normally travel to schools… Read More »

Podcast Interview: Kimhi – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Creativity Promotion in an Excellence Program for Preservice Teacher Candidates” by Yael Kimhi and Leiky Geronik. The article was published in the November/December issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: Teacher education is a leading issue in education research, and creativity has been targeted as an important… Read More »

Author Interview: Reisman and Enumah – JTE Insider

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This interview features insights on the article entitled, “Using Video to Highlight Curriculum-Embedded Opportunities for Student Discourse” by Drs. Abby Reisman and Lisette Enumah. The article was published in the November/December 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: History classrooms remain stubbornly resistant to instructional change. We explored whether using classroom video to help… Read More »

Podcast Interview: Shah and Coles – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Preparing Teachers to Notice Race in Classrooms: Contextualizing the Competencies of Preservice Teachers With Antiracist Inclinations” by Niral Shah and Justin A. Coles. The article is published in the November/December 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: Race-focused teacher education has centered on changing preservice teachers’ racial… Read More »

Conference Series – Research

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Title Authors Publication Date Competing visions of teacher knowledge: Proceedings from an NCRTE seminar for education policymakers-Academic Subjects. Volume 1 NCRTE. January 1989 Competing visions of teacher knowledge: Proceedings from an NCRTE seminar for education policymakers-Academic Subjects. Vollume2 NCRTE. January 1989 Teacher education and learning to teach: Proceedings of the first annual NCRTE retreat. Feiman-Nemser,… Read More »

Craft Papers – Research

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Title Authors Publication Date Assessing Mathematics Performance Assessment : A Continuing Process Lehman, Michael F. July 1997 The Scary Part Is That It Happens Without Us Knowing Featherstone, Helen and Patty Gregorich, Lauren Young , Tricia Niesz (1995 June 1995 The Big Old Conversation : Reflections.on Mathematical Tasks and Discourse Beasley, Kathrene and Helen Featherstone… Read More »

Issue Papers – Research

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Title Authors Publication Date Perspectives on Learning to Teach Feiman-Nemser, S.& Remillard, J. March 1995 Traditional and alternative routes to teacher certification: Issues, assumptions, and misconceptions. Stoddart, T., & Floden, R. E. February 1995 Labor relations 101: An undeclared context specific course for prospective teachers in an alternative training program. Mead, J. V. January 1995… Read More »

Making word learning meaningful: New book on vocabulary instruction – News

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Reading and writing is an important part of early childhood development. But when thinking of how children learn and use words, how much do we consider their actual comprehension of language? And how much consideration is given to vocabulary development in the classroom? Associate Professor Tanya Wright tackles these questions and more in her book,… Read More »

Podcast Interview: Grosser-Clarkson & Neel – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Contrast, Commonality, and a Call for Clarity: A Review of the Use of Core Practices in Teacher Education” by Dana Grosser-Clarkson and Michael A. Neel. The article was published in the September/October 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: In recent years, substantial resources have been… Read More »

Podcast Interview: Keck – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “The Question Teacher and the Case for a Therapeutic Turn within Teacher Education” by Charles S. Keck. The article was published in the September/October 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: Reflexivity figures increasingly in teacher education, and different reflexive turns have produced a range of… Read More »

Podcast Interview: Sawyer, Dredger, and Myers – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Developing Teachers as Critical Curators: Investigating Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Inspirations for Lesson Planning” by Amanda G. Sawyer, Katie Dredger, Joy Myers, Susan Barnes, Reece Wilson, Jesse Sullivan, and Daniel Sawyer. The article is published in the November/December 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: Internet resources… Read More »

Podcast Interview: Baron and Sklarwitz – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “What Teachers Retain from Historic Site-Based Professional Development” by Christine Baron, Sherri Sklarwitz, Hyeyoung Bang, and Hanadi Shatara. The article is published in the September/October 2020 of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: Using a broad-based assessment for understanding what teachers learn in historic site-based professional development (HSBPD), this… Read More »

Podcast Interview: White – JTE Insider

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This podcast interview features insights from the article “Education Policy and Black Teachers: Perspectives on Race, Policy, and Teacher Diversity” by Terrenda White, Brian Woodward, DaVonna Graham, H. Richard Milner, and Tyrone C. Howard. The article is published in the September/October 2020 of the Journal of Teacher Education.  Article Abstract: This article examines interview responses from prominent education… Read More »

IRT Publications – Research

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Title Authors Publication Date Elementary teachers’ reports of their goals and instructional practices in six school subjects Peterson, P. L., Putnam, R. T., Vredevoogd, J. & Reineke, J. March 1993 Getting started: A set of discussion and teaching materials for teachers and teacher educators Roth, K. J. March 1993 Commonalities and differences in views about… Read More »