Emily Watson and Cassie Ishaug presented at the Great Lakes Planetarium Assn annual conference in conjunction with Western Alliance Conferences at the Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL. Emily, 4th year physics/astrophysics major, presented on the work she has been doing in the planetarium with the open source software, OpenSpace. She has been working with OpenSpace developers and American Museum of […]
By integrating multiple generations of educators and emphasizing mentorship, the College for Kids and Teens program at MSUM has become a vital platform for nurturing future educators. The program involves newly licensed teachers, teacher candidates, and practicum students, creating a collaborative environment. This mentorship model has proven to be highly effective. Newly licensed teachers, and some with just a few […]
Meet Casey and Kaley Mills, two educators from Westhope Public School, who found each other at MSUM while studying education. These proud MSUM alumni have been named Teachers of the Year for their county. With a shared passion for innovation and student success, this Dragon power couple leads a family of their own while continuing to evolve their classrooms. “MSUM […]
MSU Moorhead is adding an online option for its undergraduate Early Childhood Education degree. Previously, the program was only available on campus. The new online delivery method opens the door for students who are employed full-time or live further away from campus. The CAEP-accredited Early Childhood Education program prepares future educators to teach children from birth through third grade in […]
A five-year, $6.7 million grant has significantly boosted Minnesota State University Moorhead’s school counseling program, nearly doubling enrollment in three years. The key factors driving the program’s expansion are the urgent need for school mental health providers and the student financial support from the grant. However, faculty were poised for growth well before receiving the grant. “The growth of our program […]