Nov. 11, 2024
Mizzou Academy’s Proactive Approach to Generative AI in Education
Mizzou Academy, the global lab school within the University of Missouri’s College of Education and Human Development, has taken a proactive approach to address the emergence of generative artificial intelligence in student work. As a school committed to its vision of reimagining education within a global community, Mizzou Academy quickly recognized the need to adapt to the technological shift. Earlier this semester, Mizzou Academy released an open-access resource for students, families, and partner educators to learn more about AI tools and how to use them responsibly. Working closely with faculty and staff, instructional designer Maegan Cooper created an interactive AI…
Nov. 7, 2024
Mizzou Academy in Turkey
As they rounded the corner toward their first on-site school visit, the three representatives from Mizzou Academy erupted in a collective squeal of delight. There was Truman the Tiger–larger than life on the side of the school building–proudly announcing the Mizzou Academy diploma program in Turkey. Pictured (left to right): Business Director, Tami Regan; Director of Curriculum Development & IT, Angela Hammons; host and partner coordinator Sarah Özdemir, and Educational Program Coordinator, Karen Scales pause to appreciate this meaningful symbol of partnership and possibility in global education. Dual Diploma Partnership Dual diploma students in Turkey use Mizzou Academy’s online high school curriculum to complete their U.S.
Oct. 2, 2024
Mizzou Academy Wins Values-Driven Award by Cognia
Cognia Midwest Regional Meeting On Friday, September 20, Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver and Stephanie Walter represented Mizzou Academy at the Cognia Midwest Regional meeting. At the meeting, the two met with school leaders across the state to learn more about the ongoing accreditation process and share successes and best practices from work so far. Mizzou Academy completed their accreditation site visit in April 2024. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that Mizzou Academy is recognized nationwide as a school that meets–or, in this case, exceeds–Cognia Performance Standards and is committed to continuous improvement. After the review process, Cognia awards an…
Sep. 20, 2024
Professional Learning Spotlight: Medical and Mental Health First Aid at Mizzou Academy
Over the past six months several members of our Mizzou Academy faculty and staff have received professional training in mental health first aid, medical first aid, and CPR. This training is consistent with our strategic initiative to support lifelong learning. It also furthers our work around care. Mental Health First Aid In the spring of 2024, three members of the Mizzou Academy Administrative Team–Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, Stephanie Walter, and Tami Regan–joined a group of faculty and staff from the College of Education and Human Development to complete Mental Health First Aid Training. According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing,…
Aug. 26, 2024
Mizzou Academy Partners with The Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) to Expand Access to Health-Related Courses
Mizzou Academy and The Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) have entered a partnership to support online training development for healthcare professionals. In the first year of this partnership, the two organizations will focus on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Technician (CMT) training for adult learners. “MHCA is excited to enter this partnership to enhance further educational opportunities for long-term care professionals,” said Meghan Travis Henderson, the MHCA Executive Director. “This partnership lays the foundation for expanding course work to adult and secondary learners, thereby bettering the lives of residents and patients in skilled care facilities, assisted living facilities…
Aug. 21, 2024
Mizzou Academy Celebrates K-12 Accreditation Through Recognition by the Cognia Global Commission
The Mizzou Academy team is proud to announce continued accreditation recognition by Cognia.
Aug. 21, 2024
Mizzou Academy Celebrates K-12 Accreditation Through Recognition by the Cognia Global Commission
Mizzou Academy 2024 On-Site Graduation | Photo Credit: Rebecca Allen Photography The Mizzou Academy team is proud to announce continued accreditation recognition by Cognia. “This accreditation cycle brought forth so many important school celebrations!” says Executive Director Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver. “For one, this is the first time our lab school has been accredited as a full K-12 school system.” The school added elementary programming in 2020. Fishman-Weaver says that “offering excellent K-12 programming enables us to serve and grow with learners across the school-age continuum.” Mizzou Academy earned continued Cognia Accreditation in April 2024. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that…
Aug. 9, 2024
Mizzou Academy Brings K-12 Expertise to the USDLA National Conference
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) was the first U.S. nonprofit learning association to support distance learning research, development, and practice in all areas of education, training, and communications. Its founding in 1987 marked an important milestone for leaders in distance education. Around the same time, Mizzou Academy was in the early stages of transitioning to online courses and later into an accredited, diploma-granting K-12 school. As an early member of USDLA, Mizzou Academy is proud to share this rich history of profound transformation in the educational landscape. Today, USDLA continues to lead and support distance learning through…
July 23, 2024
Mizzou Academy Announces New Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students
Mizzou Academy has established two needs-based scholarship opportunities to expand access to online coursework for high school students in the United States. “This week, we are thrilled to announce a new scholarship program!” said Executive Director Kathryn Fishman-Weaver. “This needs-based program directly aligns with our core values of access and inclusion.” Alicia Bixby, school counselor adds, “It makes me happy to know that when our program is the best fit for a student, they will have the opportunity to use our program regardless of their financial situation.” Rural Missouri Scholarship The first scholarship opportunity seeks to expand access to online…
June 27, 2024
Mizzou Academy Serves with the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri
The Mizzou Academy team recently packed over 1,000 lbs of rice at the Food Bank. Mizzou Academy Serves Several years ago, our Executive Director, Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver started Mizzou Academy Serves. “We teach young people that they are never too young to make a difference and that no act of kindness, generosity, or service is ever wasted,” says Fishman-Weaver. “These small intentional acts are essential steps in improving global development and long-term outcomes. Our Mizzou Academy Serves projects are one way our faculty and staff can model this philosophy.” The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is a…