Support the School of Education
At The W’s School of Education, we prepare the next generation of teachers while supporting their success in the classroom and beyond.
Our students serve schools across Mississippi, often in high-need areas, while balancing the financial demands of college and professional preparation.
Your support helps remove barriers, create opportunities, and ensure every future educator has what they need to succeed.
Where Your Support Makes an Impact
Student Financial Support
- Scholarships for students completing internships and residencies
- Scholarships for students placed in high-need schools or districts
- Stipends or gift cards to offset internship and residency expenses
- Textbook and licensure exam fee assistance
- Professional attire support for placements and interviews
- Classroom materials for students teaching in high-need districts
Professional Growth & Development
- Conference registration and travel support
- Membership fees for professional organizations, including:
- MSECA – Mississippi Early Childhood Association
- MRA – Mississippi Reading Association
- MPE – Mississippi Professional Educators
- KKI – Kappa Kappa Iota
- Support for student and faculty research and presentations
- Graduate assistantships tied to School of Education and CES initiatives
- Faculty-led workshops and enrichment opportunities
- On-campus professional development for teacher candidates
Classroom & Instructional Support
- Classroom grants for students teaching in high-need districts
- Micro-grants for innovative student-led classroom projects
- Instructional materials for field experiences
- Technology support (laptops, tablets, software)
- Supplies and resources for the Child and Parent Development Center
Recognition & Engagement
- Student milestone celebrations (pinning ceremonies, signing days, recognition events)
- Student ambassador stipends for recruitment and outreach
- Networking events connecting students with alumni and district leaders
- Community engagement and service-learning opportunities
Invest in the Future of Education
Every gift, large or small, creates a direct impact on our students, our schools, and our communities.
By supporting these initiatives, you are not only strengthening The W’s School of Education—you are investing in Mississippi’s future classrooms.
Designate Your Gift
If you are making a foundation donation, you may choose to support a specific area:
- Foundation Account 23038 – Twila Alpe Account
Supports student and faculty needs across programs - Foundation Account 23106 – Child and Parent Development Center
Provides classroom materials and resources for the CPDC - Foundation Account 28210 – Education Student Organization
Supports professional development, service projects, and student engagement