Tag Archives: Education
Maize & Blue Scholar McDowell expanded horizons at UM-Flint
Joseph McDowell is graduating with honors from Education's Social Studies Teacher Certificate Program at UM-Flint and is poised to become an exceptional high school teacher.
UM-Flint to take educational training lead as part of historic Flint Water Crisis settlement
Today, Sept. 26, the ACLU of Michigan, Education Law Center and pro bono counsel White & Case LLP have reached what is being called a groundbreaking agreement in the federal class action lawsuit brought on behalf of Flint children to address the systemic failure to provide adequate special education and related services in the wake[…]
UM-Flint's Cunningham awarded $1.7M to study gap between theory and practice in K-5 math teaching
This four-year study will explore the impact of enhancing preservice training with learning progression theory in PK-6 math classrooms.
UM-Flint graduate student Wakefield named 2024-25 Region 5 Teacher of the Year
"I don't think teaching is only about the curriculum or test scores — it's also about helping students see what I see in them: unlimited potential," said Sasha Wakefield, who teaches math and statistics at Clio High School. Wakefield is pursuing her education specialist degree at the University of Michigan-Flint and was recently named 2024-25[…]
UM-Flint faculty, students glean insights from European education expedition
Occasionally, the most valuable lessons are those acquired beyond the traditional classroom setting, and in this particular case, beyond the borders of the United States. Students and faculty from the University of Michigan-Flint's education department recently embarked on an enlightening expedition in Europe, visiting cities that included Amsterdam and Paris. Their aim was to bring[…]
UM-Flint moms and children learning together
One small group of students within the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Arts & Sciences share a special characteristic in common: they are attending college along with their adult children. Some have taken the same courses together, scheduled study sessions together, and some even share a major. But more importantly, they've supported and encouraged one[…]
UM-Flint alum works to keep legacy of Whaley House alive
If the walls of the Whaley Historic House Museum could talk, the variety of stories they could share about the family who lived there and the transformations that have taken place – both at the home and in the neighborhood – throughout the past 138 years would be enthralling. And it's that type of environment[…]
UM-Flint recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in online education
The University of Michigan-Flint has been recognized for its excellence in online education by U.S. News & World Report in its newly published "Best Online Programs" rankings. The university was honored for its online bachelor's degree programs and earned recognition for its general business program. Additionally, UM-Flint's online master's degree programs in education and nursing[…]
UM-Flint professor creates connections through language and research
Kazuko Hiramatsu is a connector. She is connecting her students with a broad understanding of how they fit into the world. She is connecting professors, linguists and administrators with pathways to more mindful teaching practices. And she is also trying to connect all of us to the understanding of how we make and share meaning[…]
UM-Flint professor researches equitable STEM access through donk racing
Big rims. Low profile tires. Modified suspension. Lots of chrome. Decked-out or classically refinished interiors. Lots of horsepower. This may seem like a misplaced Back to the Bricks article, but it's not. This is a story about research, informal learning and access to STEM for underrepresented minorities. Shirl Donaldson is an assistant professor at the[…]