Michigan State University scholar Kui Xie was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. The designation recognizes Xie for his contributions to the field of psychology. He is one of three scholars named to APAās Division 15: Educational Psychology in 2024. Xie, a Red Cedar Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,ā¦ Read More »
Professor Gail Richmond and scholars from the Michigan State University College of Education developed an innovative approach to urban elementary science education by integrating outdoor learning into the curriculum. “The idea is to bring educators together and help them think about how they might leverage the outdoor spaces around their buildings and neighborhoods to helpā¦ Read More »
A new book co-edited by University Distinguished Professor Joseph Krajcik presents cutting-edge advancements in science education through a collection of research from scholars worldwide. Published in July 2024 by Routledge, āHandbook of Research on Science Learning Progressionsā is the culmination of nearly 25 years of global research into learning progressions and developmental approaches in scienceā¦ Read More »
School voucher programs and taxpayer-funded subsidies allowing parents to pay for private school tuition are the focus of Professor Josh Cowenās new book, āThe Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers.ā Originally intended to provide parents with more educational choices and increase access to quality education students, school voucher programs haveā¦ Read More »
A recent study conducted by several Department of Kinesiology Spartans shows significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments, with the highest rates in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast. The research, published by the Journal of Safety Research, analyzed a public database of emergency department visits fromā¦ Read More »
Dan Gould, a Michigan State University professor emeritus and a globally recognized scholar, has received the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Distinguished Scholar Award. Each year, the award recognizes senior scholars who have made outstanding, long-term contributions to NASPSPA’s research areas and have demonstrated a record of high-qualityā¦ Read More »
Tracey Covassin, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, was inducted to the Michigan Athletic Trainersā Society (MATS) Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes athletic trainers who have made significant contributions to the field through research, practice and service in Michigan. āIām very grateful that people have recognized the work I have doneā¦ Read More »
Two Michigan State University Spartans were named to a national committee that will advance the national conversation of data and computing within K-12 schools.Ā Ā Aman Yadav, Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Science Education, and alum Joshua M. Rosenberg were formally named to the committee in March 2024. They are two of sixteen members on the Nationalā¦ Read More »
In June 2024, the National Academy of Education and Spencer Research Foundation recognized two alums and one doctoral student from Michigan State University College of Education for their innovative education research to āaddress critical issues in the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education, at the national and international levels.ā Caroline Bartlett Carolineā¦ Read More »
University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards is a recipient of the International Literacy Association (ILA) William S. Gray Citation of Merit. Since 1957, the prestigious award has annually recognized an ILA member who has made outstanding contributions to various aspects of literacy development, including research, theory, practice and policy. According to the ILA, it is theā¦ Read More »
