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TRIO Program receive five year funding

Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley, including the TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Services, received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students.

Published September 3, 2020

Student Wins First Place at National Event

A student from the GVSU Educational Talent Search program won first place at the 31st annual National Student Leadership Congress.

Published August 3, 2020

Students Excel at Education Summer Camp

In June, twenty-eight Battle Creek Central High School students participated in an online camp to explore careers in education. The camp was part of the College of Education's partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools.

Published July 21, 2020

Niu-Cooper awarded for ESL work

Dr. Rui Niu-Cooper received the Community Engaged Teaching Faculty Excellence Award from Campus Compact of Michigan for her civic contributions to ESL learners in the community.

Published June 5, 2020

GVSU provides free educational resources

GVSU collaboration supports K-12 school teachers by providing free educational resources and access to webinars that focus on the essentials of literacy instruction.

Published May 12, 2020

Creating educational materials for parents

Maggie Goebel, a Spanish elementary education major, is one of many GVSU educators working to create educational material for parents.

Published April 2, 2020

LiveText Discontinued

The College of Education is discontinuing our use of LiveText, the college's assessment and e-portfolio system. Grand Valley State University is adopting a central assessment system, Blackboard Learn, with plans to implement in Fall 2020.

Published March 27, 2020

Master's Programs Ranked #1 in State

Intelligent.com recently presented Grand Valley State University's College of Education with two awards for Best Master's Programs. The Master of Education in Higher Education and Master of Education in Literacy Studies were ranked #1 for Michigan.

Published January 16, 2020

Outreach Center Opens in Battle Creek

On January 7, GVSU celebrated the opening of GVSU Battle Creek Regional Outreach Center. A partnership with W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools. The new center provides the community with college and career resources.

Published January 8, 2020

Education Faculty in University Leadership Roles

Dr. Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury and Dr. Erica Hamilton were recently appointed to serve as Faculty Fellows with GVSU's Office of the Provost and Office of President.

Published January 6, 2020

New books for schools through Michigan Literacy Project

New books can be rare for students in under-served districts. The College of Education's Michigan Literacy Project is changing that.

Published December 18, 2019

GVSU addresses teacher shortages through partnerships

Dr. Paula Lancaster, Professor of Special Education in Teaching and Learning, was recently featured on WZZM 13's article/video on the Michigan teacher shortage. The story focuses on how Michigan lakeshore school districts.

Published November 20, 2019

Soman named dean of College of Education

Provost Maria Cimitile has named Dr. Sherril Soman Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Soman has served as interim dean of the COE since July 2018.

Published September 18, 2019

Education faculty featured on national broadcast

Dr. Ellen Schiller was recently featured in "The Academic Minute." The segment was broadcast on stations nationwide and shared online at academicminute.org.

Published June 24, 2019

GVSU Partners with Battle Creek Public Schools

A partnership among Grand Valley, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) will increase regional access to higher education programming, expanding the path to higher education options in Battle Creek.

Published May 13, 2019

Celebrating Women Awards recognizes two Education staff

GVSU Women's Commission presented awards to COE Staff members Amanda Syers and Bonnie Peterson for their work and positive impact on the lives of women and families at GVSU.

Published March 29, 2019

CAEP accreditation reviews COE

CAEP (the national Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) reviewed Grand Valley State University's College of Education on March 10, 11, and 12, 2019.

Published March 12, 2019

Reading & Literacy recognized as top online program

The Online M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy program is recognized as a Best Online Master's program.

Published March 6, 2019

Safe Learning Environments Panel Discussion

Samantha Fuentes, a student survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, was a featured guest at a panel discussion on school safety.

Published February 28, 2019

Perhamus appointed GVSU Director of Civil Discourse

Lisa M. Perhamus has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Program for GVSU.

Published February 7, 2019

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