JMU Center for Advancement Research in Education (JMU CARE™)
The JMU Center for Advancement Research in Education (JMU CARE™) is a center in JMU’s College of Education focused on promoting equal opportunities and high quality education to diverse learners in early childhood. The center engages with local schools and daycares to improve lesson planning and teacher quality from the perspective of relevant and current research findings. JMU CARE™ also engages in its own research efforts surrounding teacher burnout, teacher efficacy, child literacy, and more.
Welcome
At our research center, we believe that every child is a little scientist, eager to explore, discover, and learn. We have made it our mission to create an environment where the sky is not just the limit but the starting point, where imagination knows no bounds and innovation knows no limits. Education, to us, is not merely the transfer of knowledge but the unlocking of potential, the cultivation of creativity, and the nurturing of problem-solving skills.
But how do we ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach for the stars? How do we pave the road to success for those who dare to dream? The answer lies in research. Not just any research, but a relentless pursuit of understanding, a tireless commitment to experimentation, and an unwavering dedication to the science of human development.