(MISSOULA) – The University of Montana recently earned an A+ grade for its undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs for excellence in preparing future classroom leaders to teach reading.
The recognition for UM’s Phyllis J. Washington College of Education comes from the National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan education policy organization.
NCTQ President Heather Peske said UM is leading a national shift toward stronger teacher preparation.
“Every child deserves a teacher who has been well prepared to teach reading, and every teacher deserves the opportunity to enter the classroom ready to help students succeed,” Peske said. “Across the country, many teacher preparation programs still do not fully align with the science of reading, but the University of Montana is demonstrating what strong preparation can look like.”
The ratings were awarded to UM’s Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Master of Education in Curricular Studies with K-8 Certification programs .
