University students collaborate with Fitchburg High on anti-racism project
Racism, implicit bias, and efforts to counter those forces can be controversial when presented in scholastic settings, but confronting the issues with intention is crucial to navigating today’s world.
Students and faculty studying abroad this summer
Voyages to Europe, South America and other destinations are broadening students' horizons.
New city and university partnership establishes pathways for future educators
The program is designed to increase the number of teacher candidates who are representative of the local community demographics.
University collaboration with Lowell Public Schools promotes advancement from within
This spring, the Lowell Teacher Academy, in partnership with Fitchburg State, is offering a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Educational Leadership and Management, a non-licensure program, for Lowell Public School staff interested in becoming administrators.
Future Educator Academy training continues
The academy is designed to address ongoing demographic shifts by recruiting and training future educators from traditionally underrepresented populations.
Faculty commit to 'real talk' in their classrooms
Faculty are committed to fostering connections with students and improving their own teaching through the program.
Cautela sworn in as student trustee
Joseph Cautela III will be the student representative to the board
Groundbreaking of Abolitionist Park celebrated
The university donated the property on Snow Street that will house the park, honoring the city's role in the movement to abolish slavery.
University to offer certificate in autism spectrum disorders
The online program, which provides an overview of autism including best practices for assessment and intervention, will allow licensed educators to receive the state’s Autism Endorsement for Educator Licensure.
Future Educator Academy will serve diverse learners
The Future Educator Academy is designed to address ongoing demographic shifts. About 40% of the state’s public school students are of color, but only 8% of their teachers come from minority groups.