A few weeks ago, Dr. Amber Howard, assistant professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Developmental Sciences, worked with a group of first-grade teachers from across Missouri. Howard is part of the Master Teacher Cadre of the Success-Ready Students Network, a statewide initiative that promotes competency-based learning in K–12 education. In this capacity, Howard led … [Read more...] about Rethinking Assessment
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