News Topic: Education

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.

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.

2022 Young Alumni Award goes to teacher

JMU graduate alumnus named 2022 Young Alumni Award recepient

Making magic

Elementary school principal James Gordon III (’03) was recently recognized as one of 50 Disney Magic Makers across the country.

AAAD Announces the Winners of the Spring 2022 AAAD Faculty & Student Research & Professional Development Awards!

The AAAD Studies Center announces the winners of the Spring 2022 AAAD Faculty & Student Research & Professional Development Awards.

Dynamic Insights on Adult Learning

Two of our own presented at this unique conference in Denver, CO. Insights EDU is specifically focused on adult learners and online education.

James Madison University is a top producer of Fulbright students

James Madison University is proud to be named one of the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2021-2022 Fulbright U.S. Students.

Cuisine is culture: “MasterChef” winner visits the Hart School

Delicious comfort food made in the classroom.

Valley Scholars to build own computers Friday

Up to 40 ninth-grade students from central Shenandoah Valley high schools will get to build and program their own computers Friday, February 25 at James Madison University.

James Madison University awarded new Carnegie Classification aligning university with national prominence

JMU’s world class academic excellence and national prominence has been validated with a new Carnegie Classification of R2 Doctoral University

Man in motion

Professor's rebellious spirit helped make him a world-renowned economist.

Students learn ancient art of Buddhist printing

A classroom workshop cultivates creativity and mindfulness through lino- and laser-cutting.

Self-care for your ears

Podcast makes it easy for students to stay informed about health-related topics.

JMU professors receive Outstanding Faculty Awards

Lauren K. Alleyne, Erica Lewis win Outstanding Faculty Award

JMU researchers discuss value of work with citizen scientists

The need for massive amounts of data is one reason professional scientists are becoming more open to collaborating with curious citizens.