St. Scholastica Education Programs

07/13/2026

https://www.css.edu/academics/programs/graduate/master-of-education/

What if your graduate program helped you investigate a problem you are already thinking about every day?

We are hosting two virtual Master of Education information sessions tomorrow, July 14, at 7:30 a.m. and noon. See the details below to sign up.

We are incredibly proud of the amazing work our students do. They are teachers and educational professionals from Minnesota and beyond who bring real challenges from their own settings into the program.

Our students focus their capstone projects on authentic problems of practice. They look beneath the surface, explore root causes, and develop practical responses that can make a difference in classrooms, schools, and educational systems.

Recent capstone topics include:
*How can we improve the culture of disability and accessible practices?
*How can we strengthen middle school engagement and motivation?
*How can literacy strategies support multilingual learners’ mathematical vocabulary development?
*How can we make world history more relevant through real-world connections?
*How can we increase student-to-student talk and vocabulary in first-grade classrooms?
*How can consistent math interventions build stronger number sense?

As one recent M.Ed. graduate shared:
“Your guidance, feedback, and encouragement pushed my thinking, strengthened my practice, and helped me bring this capstone project to life.”

That is the kind of learning community we work hard to create. Our online M.Ed. is flexible, but it is not impersonal. Students are supported by some of the most caring and committed faculty members I have ever worked with. We know online learning, and we do it well.

Students can shape the program around their own interests and professional goals. Many are especially drawn to our certificate options. Our K–12 Literacy and Reading certificate is very popular, followed by Educational Technology.

We also know that cost matters. Teachers are thoughtful about where they invest their time and money, and our program offers strong value. Students may be eligible for a Study Buddy Scholarship, and employees of participating school partners may qualify for a 10% tuition discount. Come learn more and find out whether your school is one of our partners.

The College of St. Scholastica was named among the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report, and we are the top Minnesota program in this category.

Join me tomorrow:
July 14 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time
https://www.css.edu/academics/programs/graduate/master-of-education/
July 14 at noon
https://www.css.edu/academics/programs/graduate/master-of-education/

Know a classroom teacher, literacy educator, instructional coach, emerging leader, higher-education professional, or other educational professional who may be ready for the next step? Please share this post with one person who should know about the program.

Advance your career with a Master of Education from CSS. Explore flexible online programs designed for educators seeking leadership roles. Enroll today!

03/18/2026

Give to CSS Day is tomorrow, March 19.
We are thrilled to share that an anonymous donor (thank you!!) has offered to match gifts to our EdD Student Research Fund up to $1,500. Every gift will go twice as far.

This is a chance to support the work our EdD students are doing to create real change in their communities.

As a member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), we are part of a national network focused on leadership and practice-based research. Each year, CPED hosts a convening where doctoral students can share their work and learn alongside others from across the country.

We are working to support more of our students in attending and presenting at this conference. For many, this would be their first academic conference and an important step in developing their voice as scholar-practitioners and leaders.

Our students are doing meaningful work and have important stories to tell.
This support helps reduce financial barriers and expand access for more students to participate.

If you are able to give, thank you. If giving is not possible, sharing this opportunity with your network also makes a difference.

We are so grateful for your support!!

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12/11/2025

Learning happens best in community, and St. Scholastica’s Master of Education program is built with that in mind.

The fully online MEd uses a cohort model, so learners move through the program with a supportive group of peers. Students consistently share how much they value the caring faculty, the meaningful learning experiences, and the strong sense of connection they build along the way.

The program offers flexible electives and certificate options, including the popular K12 Reading Teacher Licensure, grounded in the science of reading.

Because we believe so strongly in learning alongside others, our Study Buddy Scholarship supports that approach. When you and a friend enroll together, each of you receives a $1,000 scholarship toward your first course. It is a simple way to begin your program with encouragement, community, and real savings.

St. Scholastica’s graduate EDU programs are already a good value, and the scholarship provides even more support.

Now enrolling for a January start. https://www.css.edu/academics/programs/graduate/master-of-education/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=css_aos_edu&utm_content=aos_edu_med&utm_term=master%27s%20degree%20in%20education&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19628624628&gbraid=0AAAAAD6-TGT4O26iExtuUesOeePVM-EiS&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OnJBhD-ARIsAPV51xMhonSYXQeorBKU-txftKv6YjbX-4LrAGF934Io6LhFKahmxOj-D8QaArOrEALw_wcB

05/13/2025

Check out and share these summer camp opportunities for kids and teens!

Join engaging conferences and camps at St. Scholastica. Enhance your skills, network with experts and experience a vibrant learning community.

05/12/2025

Here are the EdD graduates leading the way as they get ready for commencement!

05/12/2025

Tonight we gathered for a special dinner to honor the very first cohort of our Doctorate in Educational Leadership at The College of St. Scholastica.

Tomorrow, I will have the privilege of hooding them as they walk across the commencement stage.

This group began their studies in the middle of a global pandemic, facing uncertainty with strength, care, and resolve. They built community, asked hard questions, and brought compassion and heart to everything they did.

As the founding program director, it has been an incredible honor to walk along side these amazing students. Their work is already making a difference, and I know their impact will continue to grow.

Cohort 1, you have set the standard. Congratulations!

And, of course we had cake! 🎂

Tonight we gathered for a special dinner to honor the very first cohort of our Doctorate in Educational Leadership at The College of St. Scholastica. Tomorrow, I will have the privilege of hooding them as they walk across the commencement stage. This group began their studies in the middle of a glob...

05/12/2025

Congratulations, Class of 2025!!! 🎉

01/15/2025

Opportunity for K12 teachers from any background!!

The INVITE AI Institute, in collaboration with STARS Computing Corps, is currently accepting applications from K-12 teachers in any subject area for the INVITE AI in K-12 Teacher Fellowship Program.

This program is intended to support K-12 teachers in their efforts to introduce equitable and inclusive AI learning experiences for K-12 students.

Selected participants will receive complimentary registration and a $1500 travel stipend to attend workshops on teaching AI in K12 at the national Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference on July 8–11, 2024, in Cleveland, OH.

INVITE AI in K12 Teacher Fellows commit to 1) attending at least 3 sessions on AI in K12 at the CSTA conference, 2) attending a follow-up webinar in Fall 2025, 3) piloting an AI resource and/or learning activity in at least one class session in Fall 2025 using best practices for broadening participation in computing, and 4) submitting a written reflection on their experiences as part of the INVITE AI in K12 program.

Apply by February 15, 2025: https://invite.illinois.edu/alliance/teacher-fellows-program/

Laurel Watkins de Jong, PhD

Director, BPC Research Projects | Ying Wu College of Computing, NJIT

Deputy Director, STARS Computing Corps https://www.starscomputingcorps.org/

STARS Computing Corps is a community of practice for student-led regional engagement as a means to broaden participation in computing.