Gus Bus featured in The Breeze

The Gus Bus, an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students in Harrisonburg, has recently undergone a transformation.

JMU professor named art educator of the year

The Virginia Art Education Association has named Karin Tollefson-Hall, a professor of art education, its art educator of the year.

JMU professors propose new program for students on the autism spectrum

Program will support students inside and outside the classroom

JMU officially opens center to support first-generation college students

James Madison University has taken the next step to open its Center for First-Generation Students.

New program to lower barriers, increase graduation rates at local schools

James Madison University will receive $1.3 million over the next 5 years to partner with local school divisions to help disadvantaged students earn their high school diploma and pursue their postsecondary education.

Friend, Bridesmaid and Coworker

College of Education graduates Ashley Boyle Schiraldi ('12, '13M) and Kathryn Dilley ('12, '13M) re beginning their 10th year of teaching at Phoebe Hearst Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Mark Lewis Selected to Participate in Inaugural ATE “Inquiry Initiative”

Dr. Mark Lewis, Professor of Literacy Education at James Madison University, has been selected to participate in the inaugural “Inquiry Initiative” sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).

Grant will support low-income, first-gen STEM majors at JMU

A $1.4 million grant will provide financial and other support to 22 low-income, first-generation college students majoring in STEM.

Shenandoah Valley Ever Green

"Shenandoah Valley Ever Green" is a seasonal radio program that seeks to illuminate the natural systems at work in the world around us, and to tell about the people who support these systems.

JMU Noyce Scholarship Program

The underlying point of August Experience is to offer a time and space for scholars to consider how they will set up a welcoming and responsive classroom focused on fostering success for each student.

PHOTOS: Youth camps focused on learning, fun

Look back on JMU's 2022 summer offerings.

JMU offering free training to behavioral health providers statewide

Free continuing education for behavioral health providers across Virginia is now being offered by James Madison University.

Unique leadership development program at JMU earns national recognition

AASCU announced JMU’s IMPACT3 program is the recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Leadership Development and Diversity.

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.