June 2, 2026

Small nudges, big impact in math classrooms

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.

May 26, 2026

Driven to Give Back: Taylor DeMint honored with Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow Award 

Recent graduate Taylor DeMint was recognized with the Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow Award for her dedication to students, leadership in the classroom and commitment to serving the community that helped shape her.

May 17, 2026

Mizzou Made: Honoring May 2026 graduates

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.

May 11, 2026

A future educator in the making: Thomas Skiendziel

From tutoring first graders to leading his own classroom, Thomas Skiendziel’s Mizzou experience shaped him into a confident future educator. Now a graduating senior, he’s ready to bring his passion for learning to a third‑grade classroom.

May 7, 2026

Ready for the classroom: Sydney Rushing builds confidence through experience

Rushing, a senior in the University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development, is completing her elementary student‑teaching internship in a fourth‑grade classroom at Madison Crossing Elementary School in Mississippi.

April 13, 2026

Learning to lead

The College of Education and Human Development brought together faculty, staff, students and partners for Teacher Career Exploration Day on March 19, welcoming nearly 100 middle and high school students from across mid-Missouri to explore teaching as a career.

April 7, 2026

College of Education & Human Development rises in U.S. News graduate education rankings

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.

Feb. 19, 2026

Mizzou researchers use AI to boost literacy

A $10 million federal grant expands efforts to close reading and writing gaps in rural Missouri classrooms. At the University of Missouri, researchers are using artificial intelligence to help teachers close childhood literacy gaps and empower elementary students who struggle with reading and writing, particularly in rural parts of Missouri.

Jan. 21, 2026

Tiger Reading Buddies: building literacy, confidence and community at Mizzou

When juniors at Mizzou step into the Tiger Reading Buddies classroom, they’re not just learning about literacy. They’re living it. The program, part of LTC 4211 Liter

Jan. 21, 2026

Byrne combines love of learning, history to inspire next generation

Grant Byrne's authentic approach to teaching is already winning over the hearts and mind of high school students.