Using technology to improve teaching and learning

K-12 education is a complicated business, including the mastery of classroom practices and curriculum development, the use of technological innovations to enhance learning; and the effective assessment of foundational, developmental, and disciplinary issues. Classrooms, schools, and educational policy provide the building blocks for student success. Do you want to build a better education system?
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The promise of higher education

Higher education improves lives in almost every way we can measure: income, civic engagement, and even health. While higher education is increasingly a prerequisite for lucrative employment, not everyone who wants to go to college can—many are stopped by the barriers of cost, of information, or of adequate academic preparation. Do you want to make a difference in higher education?
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Alumnus Dennis Littky: radical educator

His Twitter profile says simply “Radical Educator” and it’s accurate. Since receiving his doctorate in 1970, he’s run schools, founded schools, and been the subject of books and a movie. His methods are unorthodox and impressively effective. 
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Bob Bain and the Big History Project

Bill Gates kicked off the Big History Project’s educator beta program with a new page on his blog Gates Notes, noting the work of Bob Bain, associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Education, who designed the course for high schools.
 

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Whether you're interested in K-12 or in higher education; whether you want to teach or work in school administration; whether you want to implement policy or develop new education strategies, we have a program that will help you become one of the leaders and the best in education.


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Learn about Our Teacher Certification Programs

We prepare teachers who are highly trained, educated, and skilled; who are committed to effective education for all students in our society. Get information online or in-person about our exciting teacher-preparation options.


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Jeffrey Mirel elected to the National Academy of Education

"To be elected to the National Academy of Education is among the highest honors for a faculty member in our field [...]"


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Elementary Mathematics Laboratory 2013

TeachingWorks offers a range of opportunities to participate in the 2013 summer elementary mathematics laboratory classes.


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Ann Arbor Languages Partnership

An innovative partnership with Ann Arbor Public Schools in which University of Michigan students provide Spanish language instruction in elementary schools.


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W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship

Preparing top-flight biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics teachers to serve in urban settings.


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Community Partners - Jumpstart

Jumpstart is a national language and literacy program, where college student volunteers work to build literacy, language, social, and initiative skills in young children.  Join now to help children to get a jumpstart on success!


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