 W&M School of Education ranks 41 among nation's education schools
U.S. News and World Report released its Best Graduate School ratings on March 15, ranking W&M's School of Education 41st in the nation. Additionally, W&M typically excels in the ratings of program quality by school superintendents nationwide, this year ranking number 7. |
 Teachers and scientists team up for middle school science curriculum Jessica Taylor, Project Coordinator for the STEM Education Alliance, observed Ni River Middle School eighth graders participating in a robotics experiment funded by the National Defense Education Program. The Alliance provided the classroom training for the teachers and scientists mentoring the students. |
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 Tidewater Team works to Enhance STEM Education in Grades 4-5
Under the leadership of Prof. Margie Mason, the Tidewater Team has been awarded a $180,000 grant to conduct workshops for 4th and 5th grade teachers to ensure integrated high-quality, inquiry-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Math instruction. |
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 Students explore the achievement gap in high-need schools
Students in the seminar class titled "Theory to Practice: Examining the Mathematics and Science Achievement Gap in High-Needs Schools," taught by Drew Stelljes, Ph.D. '07, spent their spring break in Washington, D.C. visiting schools and meeting with mathematics and science education officials to learn more about the achievement gap. |
