Posts Tagged ‘School of Education’
Webster alumnae teach English abroad
Jenni Taylor said she first taught abroad in Iquitos, Peru while she was on a gap year between high school and college. She was staying with family friends when they asked her to teach English at their elementary school. “With zero experience, I threw myself in and somehow managed to stay afloat,” Taylor said. “This…
Read MoreLiteracy Corps leaves mark on tutors, students
Literacy Corps tutors share experiences from their time tutoring.
Read MoreFaculty salary compensation plan approved, raises questions, concerns
Faculty and staff debate the new salary proposal approved by the Board of Trustees on April 21.
Read MoreEducation graduates uncertain about employment
Education graduates question their likelihood to find a job as a volatile economy causes state governments and school districts making budget cuts in education. Public schools receive funding from federal and state governments and local taxes. When these resources dwindle, schools compensate by cutting costs, which has lead to teacher layoff.
Read MoreGeneral education requirements to change
Webster University’s faculty assembled in the library conference room Tuesday, Feb. 8 to discuss the proposed plan to replace Webster’s current general education program.
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