College of Education News

JMU launches new 'Grow Your Own' programs to build teacher workforce pipeline in Virginia

$4.2 million in state support creates no-cost pathways for aspiring educators into teaching.

College of Education Initiatives

Updates on several major initiatives involving the COE

Celebrating Simms

COE is hosting the Celebrating Simms mobile exhibit, showcasing the work of Lucy Simms, a local freedwoman who earned her teaching certification and then returned and taught over 1800 African American students

Ireland Study Abroad

There is a partnership between JMU’s College of Education students and students in Newry, Ireland.

$1.4M grant for new JMU Upward Bound Program aims to help underrepresented students prepare for college

The funds will help eligible high school students in the Shenandoah Valley overcome social, emotional, and academic barriers to achieve success in education beyond high school.

JMU launches accelerated teacher education program to help alleviate nationwide teacher shortages

Responding to the enormous need for qualified teachers, JMU’s Secondary Education Program is taking action to help alleviate teacher shortages by educating aspiring second career teachers.

Developing a Simulated Language Learner Experience to Teach Science Lessons

Using a simulated language learner experience to facilitate discussion of supports for language learners in science and to foster an understanding and appreciation of the unique learning experiences of MLLs in science.

Support program shows promise for retaining K-12 teachers

As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on teacher retention across the country, Virginia is implementing a teacher support model it hopes will reverse the trend.

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

A Young Spirit with a Passion for the Sky and the Classroom

Trinity Dennis from Virginia Beach is a JMU junior enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program at JMU and is majoring in English with a secondary education minor.

February: A Month to Celebrate

At JMU, Black faculty members have significantly impacted our community in meaningful ways.

Humanizing the Conference Experience

A Q&A with Colleen Fowkes, EFEX Graduate Student

Using Virtual Exchange to Connect Globally

Teachers in both locations have been collaborating to develop a series of problem-based instructional modules.

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Opportunity Grant

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Opportunity Grant

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.

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

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.