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.

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.

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

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.

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.

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.

Humanizing the Conference Experience

A Q&A with Colleen Fowkes, EFEX Graduate Student

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

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