We need to reconsider how we teach about language in schools. A narrow focus on standardized academic English turns too many students away from school. We need to explore the rich variety of Englishes and other languages that students use every day. Building students' language knowledge and growing students' linguistic repertoires will improve learning for students from all backgrounds.

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Join the program in English Education at Mizzou.

If you've been considering graduate studies in English Education, Mizzou may be the perfect fit.  We are growing the online master's program as well as the PhD program.  Explore the links below and please reach out with any questions!

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M.Ed.

This degree is a master of education in Learning Teaching & Curriculum, with an emphasis in English Education.  Classes are available online and are designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers who want to improve their practice.  For more information, click here.

Ph.D.

This degree is a doctorate of philosophy in Learning Teaching & Curriculum, with an emphasis in Language and Literacies for Social Transformation.  The program is focused on people who want to conduct research around the role of language and literacies in the educational experiences of youth.  This program combines faculty expertise from our early childhood & elementary literacy programs with English Education and TESOL to examine language and literacy learning from pre-K through young adults. For more information, click here.