{"id":17,"date":"2023-07-31T12:32:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T17:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:22:54","slug":"needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/20240413-DSC00160-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Local educators being celebrated at a professional development  possible because of donors!\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/20240413-DSC00160-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/20240413-DSC00160-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/20240413-DSC00160-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/04\/20240413-DSC00160.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:36px\"><strong>Support the School of Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At The W\u2019s School of Education, we prepare the next generation of teachers while supporting their success in the classroom and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Our students serve schools across Mississippi, often in high-need areas, while balancing the financial demands of college and professional preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your support helps remove barriers, create opportunities, and ensure every future educator has what they need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Where Your Support Makes an Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Student Financial Support<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Scholarships for students completing internships and residencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Scholarships for students placed in high-need schools or districts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Stipends or gift cards to offset internship and residency expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Textbook and licensure exam fee assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Professional attire support for placements and interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Classroom materials for students teaching in high-need districts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><em>Professional Growth &amp; Development<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Conference registration and travel support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Membership fees for professional organizations, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MSECA \u2013 Mississippi Early Childhood Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MRA \u2013 Mississippi Reading Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MPE \u2013 Mississippi Professional Educators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KKI \u2013 Kappa Kappa Iota<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Support for student and faculty research and presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Graduate assistantships tied to School of Education and CES initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Faculty-led workshops and enrichment opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On-campus professional development for teacher candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><em>Classroom &amp; Instructional Support<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Classroom grants for students teaching in high-need districts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Micro-grants for innovative student-led classroom projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Instructional materials for field experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Technology support (laptops, tablets, software)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Supplies and resources for the Child and Parent Development Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><em>Recognition &amp; Engagement<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Student milestone celebrations (pinning ceremonies, signing days, recognition events)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Student ambassador stipends for recruitment and outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Networking events connecting students with alumni and district leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Community engagement and service-learning opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Invest in the Future of Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Every gift, large or small, creates a direct impact on our students, our schools, and our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">By supporting these initiatives, you are not only strengthening The W\u2019s School of Education\u2014you are investing in Mississippi\u2019s future classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Designate Your Gift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you are making a foundation donation, you may choose to support a specific area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Foundation Account 23038 \u2013 Twila Alpe Account<\/strong><br>Supports student and faculty needs across programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Foundation Account 23106 \u2013 Child and Parent Development Center<\/strong><br>Provides classroom materials and resources for the CPDC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Foundation Account 28210 \u2013 Education Student Organization<\/strong><br>Supports professional development, service projects, and student engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/longblueline.muw.edu\/education-give-now\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Give Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support the School of Education At The W\u2019s School of Education, we prepare the next generation of teachers while supporting their success in the classroom and beyond. 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