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An Introduction to the M.A. in Advocacy & Equity Studies

Dr. Shaniece Criss, the director of Furman University’s new Master of Arts in Advocacy and Equity Studies program, explains the role that the program will be playing in the community through partnerships, student work, student...

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4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career in Teaching

Looking for a meaningful career? The national need for quality teachers is at an all time high, and many who are searching for a change are being drawn into the profession, especially when they can...

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Literacy Education Helps Children Build Identities

Furman Master of Arts in Education graduate Reilly Mahan discusses her experience as a literacy teacher and how the lessons she learned at Furman help her teach effective communication and identity building to students who...

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Alumni Spotlight: Reilly Mahan (MAEd)

Reilly Mahan Joins us today to talk about her experience earning her Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Literacy, and how her classes at Furman helped her become a better teacher. https://youtu.be/HC-Qw9KFbjQ...

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Spreading Awareness of Diversity and Social Justice Through Reading

Reilly Mahan discusses her approach to learning about diversity through readings on Native American culture and experiences. This method has allowed he to engage her students in real conversation about real struggles that are happening...

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