OXFORD, Miss. – Willie Price Lab School at the University of Mississippi has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, a prestigious designation that recognizes top standards in early childhood education. To earn NAEYC accreditation, Willie Price, which serves local 3- and 4-year-old children, went through an extensive self-study and quality-improvement process,Read the story …
Willie Price Lab School Earns National Accreditation
UM pre-K facility recognized among best in the nation
August 2, 2018 by
Professor Studies Public Education’s YouTube Portrayal
Study of video-sharing site finds negative depiction of public education
July 17, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – YouTube is the second most popular website in the world, nestled right behind Google and ahead of sites such as Facebook, Baidu (a Chinese language internet search engine) and Wikipedia. The video-sharing site states it has more than a billion users worldwide – almost one-third of all people on the internet – and every day thoseRead the story …
Jessica Muñoz Receives Andrew P. Mullins Scholarship
Mississippi Teacher Corps alumna pursues doctorate in Spanish at UM
July 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jessica Muñoz, a 2018 graduate of the University of Mississippi, is the third recipient of the Andrew P. Mullins Jr. Mississippi Teacher Corps Alumni Scholarship. The award, which is designed to support Teacher Corps alumni who wish to pursue advanced graduate study at UM, will provide $2,000 in financial support for Muñoz, who willRead the story …
Scholarship Recipients Display Attitudes of Gratitude
UM Kelly Gene Cook scholars enjoy opportunity to thank donors
July 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “As I look around this room, it’s hard to not get teary-eyed,” Samantha Brewer told a crowd at a recent luncheon at the University of Mississippi. “Because I know it was you. You all made this possible. “You all made me possible. You made me being a teacher possible. And I can’tRead the story …
Ten UM Freshmen Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Awards
Honor society recognizes outstanding young leaders and community servants
July 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi freshmen have been named recipients of Omicron Delta Kappa’s Freshman Leadership Awards. The annual ODK Freshman Leadership Awards, which identify outstanding freshman leaders and community servants, were presented at the organization’s annual induction ceremony in April. Previous recipients have gone on to serve in roles such as AssociatedRead the story …
14 Educators Join 10th Class of UM Principal Corps
Elite K-12 leadership program attracts teachers from across Mississippi
July 2, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fourteen educators from across Mississippi make up the 10th cohort of the Principal Corps, the University of Mississippi’s elite program in K-12 educational leadership. Over the past decade, the program has produced 107 graduates, nearly 90 percent of whom are serving in leadership roles in school districts in Mississippi and beyond. In June,Read the story …
Seven Inducted into School of Education Alumni Hall of Fame
Ole Miss graduates honored for teaching, service and leadership
June 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education recently inducted seven Mississippians into the fourth class of its Alumni Hall of Fame. Collectively, this year’s inductees have committed more than 240 years to improving education from preschool through college in Mississippi and across the nation. The 2018 inductees include Kathleen Grigsby of Jackson,Read the story …
UM School of Education Honors 2018 Practitioners of Distinction
Four education alumni recognized for providing exemplary service
June 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education recently honored four alumni as 2018 Practitioners of Distinction. This is the second year UM’s education school has recognized Practitioners of Distinction, early-to-mid-career professionals who have demonstrated measurable and positive service in education. The UM Education Alumni Advisory Board selected honorees from nominations submitted earlierRead the story …
Grenada Graduate Earns UM Student Teacher of the Year Award
School of Education recognizes Mary Courtney Self for outstanding work
June 17, 2018 by
GRENADA, Miss. – Mary Courtney Self, of Grenada, was caught off-guard when her name was called for a special award during the University of Mississippi at Grenada’s annual graduation celebration earlier this spring. “I was shocked,” Self said. “I had no idea I was being considered for this honor.” During the evening’s program, Karen Davidson-Smith,Read the story …
‘Grandma’s Tiny House’ Wins 2018 CELI Read Aloud Book Award
Teachers collaborate to pick winner of children's book award
May 24, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Grandma’s Tiny House,” a children’s book about a colossal family gathering set in a tiny old house, is the 2018 winner of the University of Mississippi’s 2018 CELI Read Aloud Book Award. Given annually by the UM Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction, the award honors books written for children ages 3 toRead the story …