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Nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books
January 13, 2025
The Michigan Literacy Program helps new teachers from GVSU stock their classrooms with books, free of charge. Education faculty Megan Freudigmann and Sheryl Vlietstra operate the program.
State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators
December 11, 2024
GVSU leads Michigan universities in funds received from MI Future Educator Programs.
High school teacher academies explore education
November 5, 2024
Ninety-nine Michigan high school students participated in GVSU's 1st Teacher Academy Career Day, discovering resources and information for future teachers.
CECI partnership developing PK-12 teachers
July 23, 2024
A partnership between GVSU's College of Education and Community Innovation and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is shaping the next class of PK-12 teachers.
Alumni create PBS show Wimee's World
July 2, 2024
Wimee's World, created by GVSU alumni, provides interactive educational TV for kids. Stephanie Kammeraad '01, is an alumnus of GVSU's Master of Education and serves as the show's Author, Educational Consultant, and Tech Director.
Groundswell showcases K-12 students environmental projects
June 5, 2024
K-12 students exhibited environmental projects at GVSU's Groundswell Stewardship Initiative Annual Showcase.
GVSU programs show success in teacher retention
April 17, 2024
Two mentoring programs from GVSU's College of Education and Community Innovation are proving to be valuable tactics in retaining early-career teachers in Battle Creek Public Schools.
Three Education faculty receive awards
February 5, 2024
Three Education Program faculty members received 2024 GVSU Faculty Awards. These awards honor the outstanding contributions of our Education faculty and were presented at the Faculty Awards Convocation on February 15, 2024.
GVSU partners with schools to provide Michigan teachers
September 28, 2023
New partnerships with the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative and GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center focus on providing teacher certification to Michigan school districts.
Talking Together collaborates across differences
April 17, 2023
Lisa Perhamus and the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse host the Talking Together event during the National Week of Conversation on April 20.