Despite the challenges of the last year, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Urban Education (IUE) in the School of Education is successfully affecting student success and teacher retention through its programming in urban schools, thanks in part to significant and steady support from major donors. See Story at UMKC Today
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Pandemic Schooling Was Tough, But This Kansas City Student Teacher Wouldn’t Change A Thing
KCUR features UMKC School of Education alumnus Khalil Jones
Khalil Jones spent most of the year teaching English Language Arts to his East High School students from his bedroom. He recently graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Read more from KCUR.
Here’s What Three Kansas City Districts Are Trying To Get Students Caught Up
A lot of kids aren’t meeting grade-level expectations after a year of interruptions. Here’s how the Lee’s Summit, North Kansas City and Kearney school districts are addressing COVID-19 learning loss. See Story at KCUR
Laverne Berkel Honored With UM System President’s Award
Every year, the highly competitive UM System President’s Awards recognize faculty who have made exceptional contributions in advancing their university community. The awards are presented on behalf of President Mun Choi to faculty members across the four universities of the UM System. This year, Laverne Berkel, associate professor of counseling and counseling psychology, was honored with an award. See full story at UMKC Today
Fall 2020 Webinar Series AVAILABLE TO STREAM NOW!
Click to watch our most recent IUE Webinar Series focused on anti-racism in the classroom!
Secondary Math and Science Classrooms: An Anti-Racist Lens – Click HERE
Talking About Race in the Elementary Classroom – Click HERE
Tents Are Just Part of Alumna Leader’s School-Safety Strategy During the Pandemic
Placing More Teachers of Color in Urban Schools
IUE Voices in Education: Technology Tools for Classroom-Based and Remote Learning
IUE presents a webinar providing P-12 educators with technology tools for facilitating learning in the classroom as well as remote learning. Continue reading “IUE Voices in Education: Technology Tools for Classroom-Based and Remote Learning”
IUE Voices in Education: Techniques for Differentiation in Remote Learning
IUE presents a webinar providing P-12 educators with information for differentiating instruction in remote learning situations. Continue reading “IUE Voices in Education: Techniques for Differentiation in Remote Learning”
IUE Voices in Education: Promoting Student Voice & Agency in the Classroom
IUE presents a webinar providing P-12 educators with information how to empower student voice in the classroom. Continue reading “IUE Voices in Education: Promoting Student Voice & Agency in the Classroom”