Professor Kathy Evans gives context to the increasing use of restorative justice programming in northern California schools. ... read more about Professor tapped to speak on restorative justice in California schools from Record Searchlight
MA in education
‘Peacebuilder’ podcast season 3 opens with Jackie Font-Guzmán, EMU’s executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion
The “Peacebuilder” podcast, hosted by Patience Kamau MA ‘17, releases the debut episode of its third season today. Jacqueline N. Font-Guzmán, the inaugural executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion ... read more about ‘Peacebuilder’ podcast season 3 opens with Jackie Font-Guzmán, EMU’s executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion
RJ pilot program in Charlottesville benefits from EMU, CJP support
A new pilot program to bring restorative justice to the Charlottesville area is up and running this spring with the help of alumni and faculty from Eastern Mennonite University’s Center ... read more about RJ pilot program in Charlottesville benefits from EMU, CJP support
EMU Teacher Education Program awarded CAEP Frank Murray Award
Eastern Mennonite University’s Teacher Education Program was one of 26 education providers from 17 states and the United Arab Emirates to win recognition for its continuous improvement in preparing teachers ... read more about EMU Teacher Education Program awarded CAEP Frank Murray Award
Professor Paul Yoder on Mexican American and Muslim students’ political trauma and resistance
Professor Paul Yoder, director of EMU's MA in Education program, is a guest on the podcast "Visions of Education," which seeks to "bring fuzzy ideas in education into focus." Yoder speaks about his article published in Theory & Research in Social Education titled ‘“He wants to get rid of all the Muslims’: Mexican American and Muslim students’ use of history regarding candidate Trump.” ... read more about Professor Paul Yoder on Mexican American and Muslim students’ political trauma and resistance from Visions of Education
EMU’s teacher education program awarded full accreditation
Eastern Mennonite University’s teacher licensure programs have been awarded full accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for the next seven years – the council’s maximum ... read more about EMU’s teacher education program awarded full accreditation
‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA ‘18
Matt Tibbles MA ‘18 is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Tibbles speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about restorative justice and trauma-informed classrooms. The ... read more about ‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA ‘18
Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’
Eastern Mennonite University hosts a panel on “Empowering Children’s Literature for Challenging Times” Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. The panel will include authors and educators who have conducted research ... read more about Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’
Harrisonburg educator honored by United Way
Laura Feichtinger McGrath GC ’18, director of English learner services and Title III at Harrisonburg City Public Schools, was recognized as a 2020 Bright Star by the United Way of ... read more about Harrisonburg educator honored by United Way
Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option
Beginning in fall 2021, Eastern Mennonite University’s MA in Education: Restorative Justice in Education degree program will offer an online option, in addition to the current curriculum on the Harrisonburg campus. The ... read more about Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option