MSU-Bozeman Department of Education

09/29/2026

If you missed last night's Kohl lecture, you missed out on the conversation and the tasty snacks, but you don't have to miss the fascinating presentation from Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association, and Dr. Jerry Johnson, Director of the Rural Education Institute. The video, available on the College of EHHD YouTube Channel, is full of data and advice that will be of interest to anyone who cares about Montana's rural schools.

09/25/2026

What is all this going on?
Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Herrick Hall (3:00 to 5:00 pm). Tomorrow is the Homecoming Parade (10:00 am) and Game (8:30 pm). Monday, two major names in rural education will speak at the John Kohl Lecture (5:30 pm) in Inspiration Hall or live-streamed (See link on image.) Meanwhile, speaking of rural education, at the west end of Reid Hall, construction continues on the new headquarters for our Center for Research on Rural Education. Watch this page for further developments.

09/24/2026

Dr. Jayne Downey, director of our Center for Research on Rural Education, presented to the Rural Schools Collaborative earlier this month. And while we are on the subject of rural education, don't forget that the Dr. John W. Kohl Distinguished Educational Leadership Lecture on Monday, September 28, at 5:30pm, featuring Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association, and Dr. Jerry Johnson, Director of the Rural Education Institute, will be available on a livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/FbwF09aufY8 .

09/23/2026

The College of Education, Health and Human Development is pleased to host the Dr. John W. Kohl Distinguished Educational Leadership Lecture on Monday, September 28, at 5:30pm in Inspiration Hall inside Norm Asbjornson Hall on the MSU—Bozeman Campus.

The College is honored to host Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association, as well as Dr. Jerry Johnson, Director of the Rural Education Institute and co-author of “Why Rural Matters”, to share insights about the challenges and opportunities of school funding in states like Montana.

This lecture honors the life and legacy of Dr. John W. Kohl, Dean emeritus in MSU's College of Education, Health and Human Development, who was instrumental in educator preparation at the teacher and school leader levels in Montana and nationwide.

Program:
5:30-5:50pm – Mingling and discussion. Light appetizers and refreshments available.
5:50-7:00pm – Presentations from Dr. Melissa Sadorf and Dr. Jerry Johnson

This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP at https://www.montana.edu/cope/rsvp/front-end/rsvp.php?unique_id=6a502c892b9766a502c892b978

Questions? Message Rebecca Stanton at [email protected].

Cannot attend in person? Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/FbwF09aufY8

09/21/2026

It is homecoming week at MSU. One of the events ahead is a celebration of 100 years of Herrick Hall, one of Montana State University's most historic buildings. Built in 1926, Herrick Hall was named in honor of Mrs. Una Herrick, Montana State College's first Dean of Women, who served students from 1911 to 1932. Today, the building is home to family and consumer sciences, food and nutrition laboratories, early childhood education, and the MSU Child Development Center. Fans of Herrick Hall will be gathering there 3 to 5 on Friday afternoon.

09/17/2026

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

The Assistant Dean for Student Success provides strategic leadership and operational support to enhance the experience of prospective and current students enrolled in EHHD programs. This role is responsible for overseeing student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives for both undergraduate...

09/15/2026

Where do school superintendents come from? In addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees, our department offers several certificate programs. With principal licensure and a master's degree, one may pursue the School Superintendent Certificate. Details can be found in this flyer and on the department's website at https://www.montana.edu/education/grad/edlead/edlead_supt.html.

09/10/2026

In addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees, our department offers several certificate programs. Current faculty, aspiring faculty, and graduate students wishing to become more competitive in the job market as instructors and faculty members at colleges and universities may pursue the College Teaching Certificate. Details can be found in this flyer and on the department's website at https://www.montana.edu/education/grad/ahe/ahe_ctc.html .

09/04/2026

Enjoy your long Labor Day weekend, everyone, and if you are an education major, have some ice cream when you come back on Tuesday.

Let's kick off the semester with an ice cream social! Please join the Aspiring Educators of MSU on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6:30pm for an ice cream social in Reid Hall 201.

All are welcome - our goal is to support future educators (and those who may be curious about becoming future educators) from all disciplines.

College of Education, Health and Human Development-Montana State University MSU-Bozeman Department of Education

09/02/2026

In addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees, our department offers several certificate programs. Our Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Certificate prepares teachers to serve Limited English Proficient students in mainstream pre-K-12 classrooms. The certificate is an approved English as a Second Language added endorsement pathway for teachers in the state of Montana. Details can be found in this flyer and on the department's website at https://www.montana.edu/education/grad/ci/ci_clde_cert.html