An NSF-funded project led by Mizzou researcher Sam Otten is helping math teachers strengthen instruction through simple, research-based teaching strategies that are easy to implement and designed to make a meaningful difference for students.
Project SEMILLAS, led by Mizzou researcher Ayça Fackler, recently released new podcast episodes featuring middle school students sharing stories and perspectives from their own communities through science-focused conversations and storytelling.
A total of 485 students from the University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development were recognized during May commencement ceremonies, celebrating graduates prepared to serve, lead and make an impact in communities across Missouri and beyond.
As a graduate student in the University of Missouri’s Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program, Nathaniel Brinkley has focused on how strong school culture, intentional leadership and supportive systems can help both students and educators succeed. His experience at Mizzou has strengthened not only his leadership skills, but also his confidence in the kind of leader he hopes to become.
After a childhood marked by heart disease and transplant surgery, Ella Morrissey discovered confidence, community and her calling in child life.
As graduation season approaches, thousands of high school students across Missouri are preparing to take their next steps into adulthood. For many students with disabilities, that path can feel uncertain. At the University of Missouri, however, a powerful program is helping turn uncertainty into opportunity.
The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is ranked among the nation’s top graduate education programs, according to the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
Margaret “Peg” McLaughlin spent more than three decades working in public schools, helping students navigate their academic journeys and supporting the counselors who guide them along the way. Today, her impact on education continues through a remarkable commitment to the College of Education & Human Development.
Ratcliffe, a four-time graduate of the University of Missouri, is the recipient of the College of Education & Human Development’s Lifetime Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni whose careers have made a lasting difference in their professions and communities.
The college’s 58th annual awards ceremony brought together alumni, faculty, students, staff and partners to recognize those whose work continues to shape education and strengthen communities.