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computer science integration ideas

June 6, 2023 by Diana Piccolo

Dear CODERS teachers, Here is the link to your computer science integration ideas. Dr. Piccolo … [Read more...] about computer science integration ideas

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Serving and supporting Missouri’s rural schools

June 5, 2023 by Strategic Communication

About 70% of Missouri’s schools identify as rural, but there is no state-supported office or university-based center focused on rural school needs – until now. Missouri State University will open its new Center for Rural Education June 9. Housed in the College of Education, the center will serve as a hub to organize and promote rural school outreach and partnerships. Dr. Diana … [Read more...] about Serving and supporting Missouri’s rural schools

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Outreach student prepares to graduate

May 3, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Kylann Tourtillott with her graduation gown.

From Rich Hill, Missouri, Kylann Tourtillott has been a part of Missouri State University's community since fall 2018.    She started as a biology major and transitioned to education as she learned more about her interests.   Tourtillott is set to graduate this spring with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education through MSU's Outreach program. She provided some … [Read more...] about Outreach student prepares to graduate

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Expanding child life beyond health care

March 7, 2023 by Strategic Communication

In an effort to promote the child life specialist profession, three experts in the field came together to present new research in their book, “The Role of Child Life Specialists in Community Settings,” published by IGI Global. The book’s editors are Dr. Lindsey Murphy, assistant professor and graduate child life studies program director at Missouri State University, Cara Smith, … [Read more...] about Expanding child life beyond health care

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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

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