Lifelong Friends Team Up

Alison Bauer graduated from her Education program in 1987 but still gets together with lifelong friends made at JMU

DEI's Corner: The Sunflower

When we collaborate and celebrate one another we have sunflowers all year round!

TTAC's Lending Library

The Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) at JMU has a Lending Library of its own to provide resources to assist children and youth with disabilities

Congratulations Dr. Leonard Richards

Dr. Leonard Richards successfully defended his dissertation in Nov. 2021

Building Family Literacy Capacity: La Capacidad de Lectura Familiar

Dr. Ruthie Bosch and Dr. Laura Desportes have spent the last few years developing partnerships that positively influence families living in mobile home communities in Harrisonburg and surrounding areas.

Feeling Festive?

Around the world, holidays fill the social calendar and cultural schedule with a wide range of events and celebrations.

First African American Assistant Dean of COE at JMU

Lillian Pegues Jennings was chosen as the Assistant Dean of Madison College's School of Education in April 1974.

Four College of Education Professors Collaborate to Publish a Book

Four JMU professors in the College of Education, teamed with Dr. Christine Hardegree (Iona College), to write the book "Teaching Disciplinary Literacy in Grades K-6"

Using Images in Online Courses

As you begin preparing your Canvas courses for the spring semester, consider the many ways you could be using images to engage learners, make your courses more interesting, and increase student learning.

The Young Children's Program Presses On through the Pandemic, Remains Optimistic for the Future

The Young Children's Program (YCP) at James Madison University faced many challenges during the start of Covid-19 but has kept its doors open for students.

Accreditation Updates

The College of Education is preparing for a virtual visit from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Read on to see how we are preparing for their visit.

Words from the Dean

Dean L'Esperance from the College of Education provides updates on various initiatives

Keynote Remarks from the College of Education Opening Meeting

Alumna Danielle Early ('18, '19M) shares some ideas for staying connected to JMU and the College of Education

Staying Connected to JMU

Alumna Danielle Early ('18, '19M) shares some ideas for staying connected to JMU and the College of Education

Horseback Riding Lessons

Sandy Kinsey recently started taking horseback riding lessons with her granddaughter

Inspiring Males to Join the Teaching Profession

Dr. Alphonso Sealey works to inspire males to join the teaching profession

Class Notes: Fall 2021

Class Notes: Fall 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

Updates from the COE Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Dr. Donica Hadley, Newly Hired Doctoral Fellow

The College of Education welcomes Dr. Donica Hadley to the faculty as a newly hired doctoral fellow.

JMU will help increase preschool access, equity with new $3.6 million grant

James Madison University today announced the receipt of a $3,654,000 grant to increase access to early education in several cities and counties across Virginia.

Creating Inclusive and Antiracist Teachers Through Hands on Experience at James Madison’s Montpelier

College of Education faculty take their students to James Madison’s Montpelier to participate in an archeological dig at Madison's Montpelier

Brantmeier named Editor of Journal of Peace Education

Dr. Edward Brantmeier will be joining the Journal of Peace Education (JPE) as Editor

Xixëllonjë Nebihu, M.Ed. student in Equity and Cultural Diversity

Xixëllonjë Nebihu, a GA in the College of Education Dean’s Office welcomes any opportunity to engage with faculty and students about her experiences as a student and teacher in Kosova.

College of Education 2021 Highlights and Faculty and Staff Awards

College of Education 2021 highlights and awards

Lena Harmata has been named the Coe Cinquegrana scholarship recipient for 2021-22

Lena Harmata will start her MAT year as the Coe Cinquegrana scholarship recipient for 2021-22.

Henrico County names Ronald Terry (’17, ‘19M) New Teacher of the Year

Henrico County has named Ronald Terry (’17, ‘19M) of Colonial Trail Elementary School in Glen Allen, Virginia New Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County names Meghan Osborne (’19, ‘20M) New Secondary Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County names Meghan Osborne (’19, ‘20M) New Secondary Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County names Meghan Kelly (’19, ‘20M) New Elementary Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County, VA has named first-grade teacher at Guilford Elementary School, Meghan Kelly (’19, ‘20M) "New Elementary Teacher of the Year."