Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Bear Bulletin

A blog for Missouri State University alumni.

  • Alumni Association
  • Resources
  • Update Info
  • Volunteer
  • Homecoming
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Archives for childhood education and family studies

Grow your own program works to add teachers to SPS classrooms

November 22, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Class is in session for the first semester of the Future Educators Program, a cooperative arrangement between Missouri State University and Springfield Public Schools. It’s a grow your own program, where Springfield graduates commit to Missouri State University and then commit to teaching in SPS once they graduate. “Grow your own programs are popping up around the country … [Read more...] about Grow your own program works to add teachers to SPS classrooms

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: childhood education and family studies, Chloe Bolyard, college of education, Faculty and Staff Page, missouri state journal, University Life

More teachers than ever are leaving the profession

August 2, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Across the nation, teachers are leaving the profession. The pandemic and shifting political landscape have left teachers feeling overworked and undervalued.  According to a 2022 Gallup poll, K-12 teachers report the highest burnout rate of all U.S. professions. More than four out of every 10 teachers said they feel burned out “always” or “very often” at work.  Dr. Stefanie … [Read more...] about More teachers than ever are leaving the profession

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: childhood education and family studies, college of education, Discovery, faculty, research, Stefanie Livers

Supporting children in times of uncertainty

April 6, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Our children have spent the past two years living through a pandemic, sifting through experiences and learning the new “normal.” Dr. Lindsey Murphy, associate professor in Missouri State University’s department of childhood education and family studies, has worked with children in crisis situations. “In general, caregivers have been more stressed during the pandemic, balancing … [Read more...] about Supporting children in times of uncertainty

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: childhood education and family studies, college of education, Discovery, faculty

What can parents do to help their children thrive and excel in school?

November 17, 2021 by

School can be tough these days. Many students have been out of school for a long time because of the pandemic, and the continued disruptions and anxieties are still breaking the flow of normal learning. What can parents do to help their children thrive and excel in school, particularly during these challenging and anxiety-provoking times? Dr. Sarah Jean Baker, assistant … [Read more...] about What can parents do to help their children thrive and excel in school?

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: childhood education and family studies, college of education, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Sarah Jean Baker

What makes a good early education system?

August 9, 2021 by

Giving a child a good early education will benefit them for their entire career as a student. What are the most important factors that influence a child’s educational development? Is education spending a direct measure of education quality? How can residents know whether their tax dollars are being used wisely by local authorities on early education? Dr. M. Hassan Raza, … [Read more...] about What makes a good early education system?

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: childhood education and family studies, college of education, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, M. Hassan Raza

Next Page »

MarooNation Events

  • MarooNation Events

Follow us on Twitter

My Tweets

Connect with Alumni Association

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

Make your Missouri statementMake your Missouri statement
  • Last Modified: August 9, 2021
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  • © 2013 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information