July 25, 2023
Two Programs, Two Celebrations, and One Deep Commitment to Gifted Education
Sometimes people get 91TV and Missouri Scholars Academy mixed up. “It isn’t unusual at a conference for someone to stop by the 91TV table looking for information about the Missouri Scholars Academy,” said Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, executive director of 91TV.” Luckily, we can usually answer those questions, as well.” 91TV is the online lab school within the College of Education and Human Development. Serving over 7,000 students annually, 91TV provides elementary, middle, and high school programming to students around the world. The Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) is…
July 18, 2023
Welcome to the Mizzou International Experience (MIE) Class of 2023
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Townsend Hall was full of activity, laughter, and pizza as 91TV welcomed students, coordinators, and ambassadors for the Mizzou International Experience (MIE) program. The 2023 summer program students and ambassadors have joined us from Brazil, Spain, Ghana, and the United States. At the Thursday Welcome Party, students heard from program leaders, including Brian Stuhlman, Dr. Ta Boonseng, and Lindsey Mirielli. Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, the 91TV executive director, also addressed the group. She calls MIE her “favorite two weeks of the school year.” In her remarks, Fishman-Weaver told everyone that…
June 21, 2023
University of Missouri High School Celebrates Graduating Class at a Meaningful Ceremony at the Historic Missouri Theatre
At the 24th 91TV graduation ceremony on June 3, 2023, Greg Soden, a Speech and Social Studies teacher, looked out over the podium at the students in attendance with a smile. He remarked, “It’s a bit strange and beautiful to meet your students in-person for the first time at their graduation. That is how it works at 91TV, and I couldn’t be more excited to be with each of you today.” A Global Lab School As a global and blended lab school within the University of Missouri’s College of Education and Human Development, students study with…
May 21, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Art Show
Demonstração de Valores Essenciais (Demonstration of Core Values) Amanda Alvarez couldn’t believe her eyes when she checked Instagram and saw one of her original paintings being celebrated at an event 5,000+ miles from home. Alvarez serves as a middle school teacher at Colégio Dante in São Paulo, SP. Her painting offered a fresh interpretation of the infinity symbol used to represent Autistic Pride Day. Alvarez has presented on supporting neurodiverse learners in the classroom. She has also shared that this work matters to her both professionally and personally. In December of 2022, Alvarez participated with 50+…
April 23, 2023
Library Exhibit Features Literary Works of Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver
Exhibit Description: View a collection of literary and arts integration projects led by Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver. This bright display draws the viewer right into stories about youth participatory action research (YPAR), global education studies, and experiences teaching women’s and gender studies in schools. From murals created with kindergarten scholars to a bubblegum pink model of the human brain (3D printed at 300% size), this exhibit is a must-see for anyone interested in teaching and learning. Fishman-Weaver also includes copies of her six recent books, a peek inside a new poetry project, and bold posters celebrating co-authors, educational collaborators, advisory…
April 13, 2023
Supporting Childhood Health and Safety through Professional Learning
Special Series for Child Abuse Prevention Month This month, Grade 8 students in our Mizzou Global Scholars course studied the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted in 1989. This international agreement on childhood addresses the universal and unique rights children should have. Among these are health and safety. As educators, childhood health and safety is at the heart of everything we do. In that spirit, this month we are releasing a special web series for Child Abuse Prevention Month. In this second post,…
April 13, 2023
Full Shelves and Full Hearts: Supporting Childhood Health and Safety
Special Series for Child Abuse Prevention Month Since 1983, April has been recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month across the United States. This month-long advocacy and educational outreach campaign has a long history. In 1974, the first federal child protection legislation, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA, was passed. CAPTA has been amended many times over the years and in 2003 was renamed the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act. One population that is protected by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act are youth who are navigating the foster care system. There are…
April 2, 2023
Jacquelyn Kay, Celebrating 20 Years of Service With the University of Missouri
Jacquelyn Kay is known across Mizzou for her adventuring spirit, love of world languages, and commitment to excellence. Recently, Kay’s colleagues at 91TV celebrated her 20 years of service to Mizzou. A Background in World Languages Some members of the Mizzou community may recognize Kay for her many years as a Spanish instructor with the university. She also has led numerous study abroad programs to Latin America. In 2006, she was recognized for her dedication to teaching with the Mizzou’s Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award. Kay holds a BA in English and Spanish from…
Jan. 29, 2023
Nick Oswald, Celebrating 15 Years of Service to the University of Missouri
Nick Oswald’s career within the UM System began at Missouri S&T where he worked in MinerTech at the bookstore. In that role, he supported students with their computer questions and challenges. Our Director of Curriculum and IT, Angie Hammons, first met him while working in this role, and she quickly recruited him for her EdTech group at Missouri S&T. In 2019, Hammons was again able to bring Oswald back to her team, this time at 91TV. As an instructional developer for 91TV, Oswald helps the team of designers with technology and curriculum…
Jan. 16, 2023
Book Series Release – Teaching Women’s and Gender Studies
“We (Kathryn and Jill) believe that Women’s and Gender Studies calls us to: think critically across disciplines and points of view; offer and celebrate more complete stories of history, culture, and identity; affirm a multiplicity of lived experiences and perspectives; and work to further the cause of justice while also reducing oppression and marginalization.” (Fishman-Weaver K. and Clingan J., 2023, pg. 15) The book series they had to write. Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) is not often taught in the middle and high school classroom. 91TV faculty and coauthors Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver and Jill Clingan hope to…