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Spartans making a splash at AERA 2023

April 14, 2023
Spartans making a splash at AERA 2023

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 spacesĀ 

April 11, 2023
Book for science educators helps create student-centered spacesĀ 

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.   ā€œGrowing and Sustaining Student-Centered Science Classroomsā€ is the latest publication from Stroupe through Harvard Education Press. He previously co-edited ā€œPreparing Science Teachers through Practice-Based Teacher Educationā€ in 2020.  ā€¦ Read More »

Brodhead publishes two books on ethics, behavior analysis

April 10, 2023
Brodhead publishes two books on ethics, behavior analysis

In 2022, Michigan State University Associate Professor Matthew Brodhead was a lead co-author or co-editor on books that will result in ethical research and professional behaviors within the field of applied behavior analysis.   Both books are partially in response to the new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, published by the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardĀ®, and… Read More »

College of Education congratulates Katharine Strunk

April 6, 2023
College of Education congratulates Katharine Strunk

The College of Education and Michigan State University would like to congratulate Katharine O. Strunk, director of the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC), professor of Education Policy and, by courtesy, Economics and the Clifford E. Erickson Distinguished Chair in Education, on her appointment as dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of… Read More »

MSU’s David Arsen named Champion for ChildrenĀ 

April 6, 2023
MSU’s David Arsen named Champion for ChildrenĀ 

Michigan State University Professor Emeritus David Arsen received the Champion for Children Award from the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA).   The distinguished honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of education within Michigan. It is not an annual award and is given at the MASA Board of Directors’… Read More »

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

April 3, 2023
MSU College of Education joins $10M grant to create, educate about U.S. equitable food systems

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 »

Covassin named the MSU Gwendolyn Norrell Professor in Youth Sport

March 27, 2023
Covassin named the MSU Gwendolyn Norrell Professor in Youth Sport

Professor Tracey Covassin is the second scholar at Michigan State University to ever be named the Gwendolyn Norrell Professor in Youth Sport. The position was previously held by Professor Emeritus Daniel Gould, who retired in 2022.  Covassin is the director of MSU’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program and is also a certified and… Read More »

MSU alum named 2023 Michigan Superintendent of the Year

March 16, 2023
MSU alum named 2023 Michigan Superintendent of the Year

Monica Merritt, the superintendent for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, was named the 2023 Michigan Superintendent of the Year. The award, presented by Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA) and sponsored this year by Michigan Virtual, annually recognizes one individual for their leadership and dedication to their communities and the profession. Merritt, Ed.D. ’22 (Educational Leadership),… Read More »