Dr. Leslie Echols, associate professor in the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, researches kids' peer relationships, with a particular focus on the dynamics of bullying and victimization. "I'm a former elementary school teacher," she says. "When I taught, I was always drawn to kids who were getting picked on or struggling to fit in." Powering Up Recently, … [Read more...] about An Empowering Approach
Recently, the College of Education (COE) has rolled out new centers, introduced a doctoral degree in education (EdD) and implemented key organizational changes as part of Missouri State's academic realignment. The "Bear in Every Building" initiative continues to connect K–12 teachers, staff members and administrators who are Missouri State alumni. And new Bears are as eager as … [Read more...] about Still in Our Teaching Era