Opportunities to earn college credit for general education courses in high school classrooms have been around for many years. Missouri State University’s College of Education (COE) and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) recently partnered to give high school students college credit for classes and experiences to prepare them to be teachers. “Students are able to explore … [Read more...] about What to know about the Teacher Pathways program
Parent work schedules and school schedules do not always match up perfectly. This can leave some families in a sticky situation. To resolve this struggle, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) joined local organizations to provide quality before and after school care through the SHINE program. Students pursuing a degree in elementary education at Missouri State University … [Read more...] about Helping students SHINE
Best Value Schools recognized Missouri State University's master's in elementary education program as one of the most affordable online master’s in education. Having a master’s degree can open many opportunities in the field of education. “Earning an advanced degree in elementary education provides teachers with a pay increase and the knowledge and skills to delve … [Read more...] about Missouri State offers one of the most affordable master’s in education
Mathematics may not seem like it goes hand-in-hand with becoming a therapist, but Jamie Cayley knows he can put his problem-solving skills to good use by helping others. In addition to his master's in mathematics, Cayley is working toward a Student Mental Health, Family and Community Support Graduate Certificate to help him prepare for MSU’s clinical psychology graduate … [Read more...] about Problem solving and a passion for helping others
Parents trust teachers to take care of their children. It's a relationship built on trust and mutual desire to provide the best for the younger generation. But how are teachers expected to care for others’ children when they lack the resources to support their own family life? Dr. Sarah Baker studied this dynamic for her dissertation. Specifically, she studied women … [Read more...] about Increasing awareness: The dissonance of motherhood as a teacher