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KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 20, 2024

A new partnership between 网红头条鈥檚 Bagwell College of Education and seeks to develop the next generation of teacher-leaders.

has launched an innovative partnership with Marietta City Schools aimed at preparing classroom teachers for leadership roles. This collaboration is anchored by the newly established Dual Certification Master's program in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership, designed to foster sustainable and effective distributed leadership within the district.

MCS district leaders have worked closely with KSU faculty to tailor courses to meet the district's unique needs. These customized courses integrate KSU's cutting-edge curriculum, ensuring a mission-specific connection between academic theory and real-world application. The program also leverages candidates' on-the-job experiences, offering significant time and financial savings.

鈥淲e changed the game in the state of Georgia when we launched our Dual Certification Master's Program in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership,鈥� said Bagwell College of Education Dean Dr. Adrian Epps. 鈥淥ur partnership with Marietta City Schools represents an evolution of that degree program, and an opportunity for Bagwell address specific educational needs in our communities.鈥�

Upon completion, graduates will earn a master's degree and certifications in Teacher Leadership, Tier I Educational Leadership, and a GaPSC Coaching Certificate鈥攁ll in under two years for less than $10,000. This partnership is expected to serve as a model for similar collaborations across the state.

鈥� Story by Spencer Kealamakia

Photo by Judith Pishnery

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 网红头条 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 网红头条is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 网红头条is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.