Jackson College and University of Michigan Dearborn Announce New Pathway for Elementary Education Teacher
Officials from Jackson College and University of Michigan-Dearborn at the articulation signing event. Jackson College photo. (August 25, 2025 8:33 AM ET) Jackson College will offer a new local pathway for aspiring elementary education teachers, thanks to a new agreement with the University of Michigan-Dearborn. On August 22, representatives from both institutions signed an articulation agreement creating a coordinated pathway to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Through this “2 + 2” program, students complete an Associate of Arts and a Behavioral Sciences Certificate at Jackson College, then transfer to UM-Dearborn to finish the bachelor’s degree. To make education more accessible, UM-Dearborn coursework may be completed online, allowing students to study from their own communities. Teaching candidates will also complete two apprenticeships and a student teaching placement, arranged in nearby schools. “This is our first time offering a 2 + 2 agreement with an online elementary education program, and we’re so excited that Jackson College students will be able to complete their first two years here at Jackson and their next two years with UM-Dearborn,” said Dr. Danielle DeFauw, Professor of Reading and Language Arts and Chair of the Department of Education in UM-Dearborn’s College of Education, Health…
Events of Monday, August 25, 2025
The Village Southside Markets. 11 AM to 2 PM. Join us for fresh produce from local farmers, vendors, food, greta conversations, education, and much more! Prizes and Giveaways! Every Monday in August. Today: Black Food Sovereignty and Networks.. YPOP Village Gardens, 1102 Maple Avenue, Jackson. Michigan Department of Corrections Campus Visit. 11 AM to 2 PM. Meet with Michigan Department of Corrections to discuss career or internship opportunities! Potter Center Dining Commons, Jackson College Central Campus. Think Like a Computer. 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Join us at the Grass Lake Branch for a hands-on opportunity to learn the basics of algorithmic thinking, which is valuable in computational thinking. Computational thinking is a critical skill for future-ready kids. By developing the ability to align problem-solving with technology and focusing on the process as well as the solution, kids are poised to communicate, innovate, and problem-solve in a technology-driven world. For ages 8+. Registration required at https://myjdl.libcal.com/event/14563033
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