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Scholarships Awarded
At its 81st annual convention and student competition on May 6-9, 2009, the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society awarded scholarships to students interested in pursuing a professional career as an Industrial Education, Technology Education or Career and Technical Education teacher. Full story
Teacher of the Year Award
Marsha Page is the recipient of the 2009 Marquette-Alger Reading Council Elementary Teacher of the Year Award. Full story
Outstanding Graduating Senior
Andrew Doutree, a December 2008 elementary education graduate, is honored as the outstanding graduating senior. Full story
Education Students in Service Learning Project
Teacher education students in ED 306 Children's Literature have been involved in an Academic Service Learning Project under the direction of their instructor, Dr. Sandra Imdieke. Full story
Best Wishes on Your Retirement Mr. Chartier!
Denny Chartier graduated from NMU in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in secondary education physical education. The entire education community has been lucky to have him as a role model and leader for 30 years. Full story
Clear Lake Workshop
In January 2009, elementary education majors in the school of education participated in a three day workshop at the Clear Lake Education Center. Full story
Imdieke Named Chair of Batchelder Committee
NMU Professor Sandra Imdieke is the chair of the 2009 Batchelder Award Committee, which selects the most outstanding children’s book originally published in a foreign language and country, then translated into English and published in the United States. Full story
Scholarship Celebrated
Seven NMU faculty members were honored for scholarly or creative activities, teaching and innovative use of technology at the Celebration of Scholarship ceremony on Dec. 6, including School of Education professors Joseph Lubig and Judith Puncochar. Full story
NMU Receives Exemplary Rating From MDE
Northern Michigan University’s teacher education program has received an “exemplary performance” rating from the Michigan Department of Education. Full Story
NMU Collaborates with Central Michigan University
Northern is collaborating with Central Michigan University on a program that will allow students to seamlessly transition from the specialist in education degree to the doctorate in educational leadership. Full story
Kia Richmond Academic Service Learning Project
Kia Richmond, assistant professor of English, has been involved in many academic service learning projects. To read an article on the latest project, click here.
Career and Technology Teacher Ed News
NMU continues to offer vocational technical certification. Click here to read more.
SOE Welcomes New Faculty Member
The School of Education welcomes Markisha Smith as an Assistant Professor of Education. Click here to read more.
Educator Recognition Ceremony Held
The Winter 2008 Educator Recognition Ceremony was held on May 2, 2008. Click here to read more.
Michigan Reading Association Award
Dr. N. Suzanne Standerford has received the Michigan Reading Association (MRA) Teacher Educator Award for 2008. Click here to read more.Association for Library Service to Children Chair Appointment
Dr. Sandra Imdieke has recently accepted an appointment from the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) as a Chair of the 2009 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Committee. Click here to read more.MCTE Charles Carpenter Fries Award
NMU Professor of English, received the MCTE Charles Carpenter Fries Award. Click here to read more.