JMU professor named art educator of the year

Dec 7, 2022: 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

Dec 1, 2022: Program will support students inside and outside the classroom

JMU officially opens center to support first-generation college students

Nov 10, 2022: James Madison University has taken the next step to open its Center for First-Generation Students.

Friend, Bridesmaid and Coworker

Sep 29, 2022: 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”

Sep 28, 2022: 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

Sep 14, 2022: 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

Sep 12, 2022: "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

Sep 9, 2022: 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

Aug 22, 2022: Look back on JMU's 2022 summer offerings.

JMU offering free training to behavioral health providers statewide

Aug 16, 2022: 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

Aug 4, 2022: 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

Jul 27, 2022: $4.2 million in state support creates no-cost pathways for aspiring educators into teaching.

College of Education Initiatives

Jun 29, 2022: Updates on several major initiatives involving the COE

Celebrating Simms

Jun 17, 2022: 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

Jun 9, 2022: 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

May 31, 2022: 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

May 25, 2022: 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

May 24, 2022: 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

Apr 18, 2022: JMU graduate alumnus named 2022 Young Alumni Award recepient

Making magic

Apr 13, 2022: 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!

Apr 12, 2022: The AAAD Studies Center announces the winners of the Spring 2022 AAAD Faculty & Student Research & Professional Development Awards.