MSUās College of Education receives Mississippi Science of Reading designation
Contact: Bethany Shipp
STARKVILLE, Miss.āĻć½¶Ö±²„ās College of Education is celebrating today [Jan. 30] its designation as a Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Educator Preparation Program by the Mississippi Department of Education.
The recognition is forāÆcolleges and universitiesāÆthat have trained professors and teacher candidates in theāÆscienceāÆofāÆreading, exemplified a changeāÆofāÆinstructional practices and are ensuring graduates enter a classroom ready to instruct students in structured literacy practices.Ā ļ»æĻć½¶Ö±²„is among four Institutions of Higher Learning to receive science of reading designations for the 2025-26 academic year.
To be considered for the prestigious designation, university faculty must demonstrate their science of reading expertise and engagement, including research, presentations, professional development, preservice teacher professional development and community partnerships.
āAll students in Mississippi deserve strong reading instruction, and that starts with a well-prepared teacher workforce,ā said Kristin Javorsky, Ļć½¶Ö±²„endowed professor of elementary education. āWe are honored to receive this award recognizing our facultyās commitment to emphasizing reading research and current best practices in our undergraduate and graduate programs of study.ā
Teresa Jayroe, dean of the College of Education, added, āThis honor reflects the exceptional work of our faculty and reinforces our commitment to preparing teachers who are ready on day one to deliver strong, science-based reading instruction.ā
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