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Join the Program Director and Advisor for a virtual information session to learn more about the Early Childhood Education program, including pathways, admissions, and how you can prepare for a rewarding career working with young children.

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Thinking About Becoming a Teacher?

Attend Virtual Elementary Education Info Session!

When: 12/8/25 from 3pm-4pm 

Zoom Meeting Registration Required to Attend Click Here

Our elementary education program is thoughtfully designed to prepare knowledgeable, reflective, and effective educators who are ready to make a difference in a diverse society as a K-8 certified teacher! 

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No matter the stage in your academic journey, Woodring has a program to help you live your purpose as you prepare for a career in education, health and human services professions.

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Making a gift to the Woodring College of Education will make a difference for students. Your gift is critical to Western's mission to increase access to higher education, advance inclusive student success, and strengthen communities.

Give Day 2025

Trula Nicholas Memorial Fund

Trula had a passionate and undying commitment to the pursuit of social justice and to the building of community through collaboration with others, and the purpose of this fund in her name is to support collaborative projects that reflect the spirit of the projects that she worked on during her lifetime.

Donate to Trula Nicholas Memorial Fund

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