OXFORD, Miss. – Incidents of child abuse in child care settings are not the norm, but the United States is experiencing a child care crisis, two University of Mississippi educators said Thursday (Feb. 23) on the “Dr. Phil” show. Cathy Grace and Kenya Wolff, co-directors of the university’s Graduate Center for the Study of EarlyRead the story …
Educators Advocate for Better Child Care Funding
Cathy Grace and Kenya Wolff discuss the importance of quality care on 'Dr. Phil'
February 28, 2023 by
DHS Grants Fund Child Care Resource and Referral Center
Program provides free materials, training and support for teachers, students and families
February 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lining the walls of the North Mississippi Child Care Resource and Referral Center are collections of books for every age and on a variety of topics, a maker’s space with paper-cutting machines and dies for making room decorations and educational crafts, rolls of paper and shelves upon shelves of toys, tools andRead the story …
Applied Behavior Analysis Celebrates First Graduating Class
New master's degree to address state, nationwide need in education
February 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Graduates of a new University of Mississippi program for education majors are primed to assist schools in teaching the rising number of students diagnosed with autism and behavioral disorders across the state. Between 2000 and 2016, the number of students in Mississippi diagnosed with autism rose from 1 in 150 to 1Read the story …
Grant Boosts Study of COVID PK-12 Tech Use, Future Application
University researchers probe technology spending, use during pandemic
January 30, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Virtual and hybrid learning is a boon to student prosperity and continues to be a priority for state and local leaders. That is the main takeaway from state-funded research conducted by University of Mississippi education professors who analyzed the impacts of virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2021, the Governor’sRead the story …
Mississippi Excellence in Coaching Fellowship Aims to Build Leaders
Twenty-five selected for inaugural class at Ole Miss
December 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-five inaugural recipients of the Mississippi Excellence in Coaching Fellowship – a program hosted by the University of Mississippi School of Education in partnership with the Mississippi Association of Coaches and the Mississippi High School Activities Association – are expected to increase their impact on student-athletes and their communities. The coaching fellowshipRead the story …
An Education Beyond Campus
Gift helps students study abroad, supports national, international internships
December 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The donor of a major gift to the University of Mississippi hopes to give students increased exposure to different cultures and people as they navigate opportunities to explore new places and professions, thus building a foundation for success and strengthening their empathy for others. UM alumna Diane Triplett Holloway, of Nashville, Tennessee,Read the story …
Alumnus Lands Prestigious Teaching Fellowship
Austyn Jones recognized by Knowles Teacher Initiative for passion and leadership in classroom
November 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From a young age, Austyn Jones knew he wanted to be a teacher. The Knowles Teacher Initiative has recognized that passion for the profession in naming Jones a 2022 Knowles Fellow. The 2022 University of Mississippi secondary education graduate joins a national network of STEM teachers aimed at improving education for allRead the story …
Education Majors Captivate Local Students with Storytelling
Students read to fourth-graders for Week of Service, 60th anniversary of integration celebration
September 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fourth-grade students at Lafayette Upper Elementary School listened attentively Tuesday (Sept. 27) as Jessica Crocker read a picture book about a janitor who became a college graduate. The University of Mississippi senior read from “Pass It On!” (Two Sylvias Press, 2017) by Gloria J. McEwen Burgess as part of a Week ofRead the story …
Education Students Plan Week of Service Sept. 26-30
Seniors to read 'Pass It On' to Lafayette elementary school students
September 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior education majors at the University of Mississippi will read a book to area elementary school students as part of their Week of Service in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the university’s integration. The UM School of Education is partnering with the Lafayette County school district Sept. 26-30. Seniors majoring inRead the story …
Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Turns 10
Thriving UM-MSU collaboration continues to produce dedicated future educators for state's schools
September 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine years ago, the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program was created to address the severe teacher shortage in Mississippi public schools. Approaching its 10th anniversary, METP has become an honors college-style program within the University of Mississippi School of Education, producing a steady stream of high-performing teachers committed to serving K-12 studentsRead the story …