Missouri State University has a mission in public affairs. In times of crisis, our mission doesn’t change. Many of our campus departments and partners are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what they’re doing: Campus partners JVIC Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) and CoxHealth partnered to create a prototype of personal protective equipment (PPE). When they … [Read more...] about Public affairs in action during COVID-19

From the beginning, Reesha Adamson could sense her calling. She wanted to improve the lives of young people. … [Read more...] about Rethinking education: How to engage students who have special needs

Imagine starting a new school year, but instead of excitement there’s an overwhelming sense of anxiety. This is what many migrant students deal with when attending school for the first time in the United States. Missouri State University instructional specialist Claudia Franks recently received a grant continuation for a school in McDonald County that works […] … [Read more...] about Helping migrants learn in southwest Missouri

From the beginning, Reesha Adamson could sense her calling. She wanted to improve the lives of young people – those of elementary school age, especially – who have behavioral disorders such as oppositional behaviors, depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that manifest themselves in learning environments. … [Read more...] about One size fits all doesn’t work in the classroom

At a recent basketball game, the Maroon Minute was dedicated to faculty in the College of Education's special education program. … [Read more...] about Maroon Minute recognizes special education program