Missouri is facing a teacher shortage. Information from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) shows that special education teachers rank in the top three certification areas in need of fully certified teachers to fill vacancies across the state. Faculty in Missouri State’s College of Education are striving to create a solution to … [Read more...] about Creating pathways for paraeducators
“When we have a crisis, marginalized students and English learners are always left behind,” said Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, assistant professor in the department of counseling, leadership and special education at Missouri State University. “During COVID-19, our homes, students’ homes, became the schools when schools moved to remote. The question becomes, what home-based assets are … [Read more...] about Supporting English language learners
The Rural Imperative Initiative aims to give a voice to rural schools across the nation. Missouri State University is partnering in this effort to bring the needs and concerns of rural schools to the attention of state, regional and national policymakers. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC), National Rural Education … [Read more...] about Giving teachers input on rural school policy
As women leave an abusive situation, they seek emergency shelter. Then, as they imagine a new, safer, better life, they can move to transitional, independent living. There, they gain skills and access community resources to get back on their feet. That’s where organizations like the Rebound Foundation come in. “The women that we help out with the Rebound Foundation is … [Read more...] about Helping domestic abuse survivors gain technological skills
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?