Dr. Dawnita Gallo and Melanie Roehl, senior Early Childhood Education Major, facilitated a 90 minute session at the MN Association for the Education of Young Children 2023 Annual Conference. Dr. Gallo and Ms. Roehl, during the presentation, entitled Using Guided Play (without Co-Opting the Play) to Enhance Development illustrated how to use guided-play in a mixed-age preschool classroom. An important […]
Happy Black History Month Dragons! Every year during the month of February, MSUM observes and celebrates National Black History Month. During this time, we intentionally honor and highlight the contributions from our Black leaders, students, employees and community members. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host various collaborative events throughout the month to celebrate history, culture, and more! Please […]
A three-part development series supported by the Minnesota State Educational Development Committee. To strengthen faculty, staff and administrator awareness and understanding of Minnesota State Guided Learning Pathways (GLP), the Minnesota State Educational Development Committee has identified a series of development opportunities to learn to what, why, and how of the Minnesota State GLP framework and its integral thread to the […]
Let’s celebrate! [insert party horn noises here!] The CMU is celebrating 55 years of being the heart of campus and a home away from home for many students. On Wednesday, February 15 from 1-5 p.m. in the CMU Main Lounge and Sun Garden Lounge, you’ll find games, activities, treats, and a chance to win prizes. We hope you’ll stop by […]
The following opinion letter by Max Thompson, MSUM student body president, was published in The Forum on February 7, 2023. Reprinted with permission. As lawmakers returned to St. Paul this January, Gov. Walz and legislative leaders began a conversation on how best to spend the state’s $17 billion surplus. With many worthy investments available, this conversation is very important, and […]