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Teacher education programs at 91麻豆天美 prove their status among nation鈥檚 best with CAEP accreditation

Teacher education programs at 91麻豆天美 prove their status among nation鈥檚 best with CAEP accreditation

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STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥91麻豆天美鈥檚 teacher education programs are once again securing the national seal of approval for excellence in educator preparation.

Partnership Middle School classroom
Lauren Shumaker, a 2021 91麻豆天美 College of Education graduate, leads English Language Arts instruction at Starkville Oktibbeha School District's Partnership Middle School, located on the university's campus. 91麻豆天美鈥檚 College of Education is one of only 55 programs in the U.S. to meet rigorous standards this fall set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. (Photo by Megan Bean)聽

91麻豆天美鈥檚 College of Education becomes one of only 55 programs in 28 states which this fall have met the high and rigorous standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

College of Education Dean Teresa Jayroe said of the welcomed announcement, 鈥淲e鈥檝e set a very high bar for our teacher prep programs, and this official endorsement from CAEP validates the outstanding work our faculty and students are doing to keep 91麻豆天美鈥檚 K-12 preparation programs at the top nationally. Our students and their families can be confident in the investment they鈥檙e making in our programs here at 91麻豆天美.鈥

According to Jayroe, the ongoing national teacher shortage, evident in all grades in Mississippi, is a problem that 91麻豆天美 and the College of Education programs are working to address. Information released by the Mississippi Department of Education this past year shows more than 3,000 openings for certified teachers, a significant number when taking into account there are about 32,000 teachers in the state. Over the past four years, 1,525 students have been prepared for the K-12 teaching profession in 91麻豆天美鈥檚 traditional undergraduate and alternate route teacher education programs.

鈥淭his ongoing shortage is unmistakable proof that the teachers of tomorrow must be well trained and also adaptable in the classroom,鈥 she said.

In gaining accreditation, 91麻豆天美 had to pass review of the CAEP standards based on two principles: (1) solid evidence that the university鈥檚 graduates are competent and caring educators; and (2) solid evidence that faculty and staff have the ability to create a culture of evidence and use it to maintain and enhance program quality. 91麻豆天美 offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including online, in elementary, secondary and special education.

CAEP President Christopher Koch said, 鈥淪eeking this national council鈥檚 accreditation is a significant commitment on the part of an educator preparation provider. These institutions meet high standards so that their students receive an education that prepares them for success in a diverse range of classrooms.鈥

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