KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Educational Community Credit Union (ECCU) said it is the proud sponsor for the Western Michigan University (WMU) Education Forum. Started in November 2014, the forum is hosted by the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) with the goal to bring students and educators together to share real life experiences and create greater learning opportunities.
The panel-style sessions offer experts in various fields, pertinent to the forum’s topic while providing an open format conducive to the exchange of ideas. Following the presentation is an in-depth question and answer session where ideas continue to flow freely.
With funding provided by ECCU, WMU CEHD plans to hold four sessions annually: two sessions in the fall semester and two in the spring. Each will present a unique educational topic recommended by WMU professors or community partners including area teachers and schools.
The most recent session, “Teaching Reading and Literacy,” featured a panel of literacy professionals from rural, urban, and suburban school districts, and WMU’s Literacy Studies. The forum presented effective and differentiated literacy practices and their impact on student achievement.”