College of Education
Doctoral Student One of Six Nationally to Receive AASA Scholarship
An Eastern Kentucky University doctoral student is among six graduate students in educational administration nationally to receive a scholarship from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).
Applied Learning in Teaching Program Prepares Teacher Education Candidates
By the time they begin student teaching in their senior year, pre-service teacher education majors at Eastern Kentucky University are already veterans of the classroom.
EKU Enhances Online Graduate Degree Options in Education
The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree program at Eastern Kentucky University will be fully online with multiple options in Spring 2013.
Available areas of advanced study will include Elementary Education, Learning and Behavior Disorders, Educational Leadership, and Safety and Facilities Management.
Professor Named to State Educational Council
Dr. Roger Cleveland, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named to the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council by Gov. Steve Beshear.
College of Education Honored by International Alliance for Invitational Education
Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Education has received a 2012 Inviting School Award from the International Alliance for Invitational Education.
Curriculum & Instruction Dept. to Collaborate with NASA in Educator Professional Development
The Eastern Kentucky University Department of Curriculum and Instruction has been selected by NASA's Aerospace Education Services Project (AESP) to participate as a member in a newly created alliance designed to provide professional development for educators.
Summer Camp for Gifted and Talented Students Emphasizes STEM-H Fields
A summer camp at Eastern Kentucky University for gifted and talented students entering grades 4-6 will emphasize the STEM-H disciplines: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health.
"Try Teaching" Program Targets Qualified Mid- and Second-Career Professionals
Eastern Kentucky University’s “Try Teaching” program, now in its seventh year, is again accepting applications from mid- and second-career professionals who are intrigued about their potential in front of a classroom.
Professional Learning Community Produces Book on Developing Critical Thinking Skills
A professional learning community, composed of eight faculty members in Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Education, has produced a book aimed at helping teacher education faculty and students to better understand and implement the Paul and Elder model of critical thinking.
Professional Learning Communities Help EKU Align Core Academic Standards
Seven interlocked Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are at the heart of an effort at Eastern Kentucky University to align key general education and teacher preparation courses to Kentucky Core Academic Standards.