Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is now offering a minor in teaching, marking the school’s first undergraduate credential.

Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is building relationships and connections in the greater Houston area that are resulting in novel learning opportunities for both students and teachers.

One of the latest examples is a campus visit from a local STEM-focused charter school, Katy’s Harmony School of Innovation.

Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Community Learning and Engagement offerings and its new designation as a center.

The influx of new teachers in Texas reflects a growing reliance on uncertified educators due to persistent teacher shortages.

Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies welcomed 75 students from Eastwood Academy to campus for its annual college preparedness workshop entitled Navigating the Pathway to College Admission last month.

Earlier this month, we celebrated World Teachers’ Day, a day set aside to recognize the incredible importance of teachers to our society and an opportunity to extend appreciation for all they do. As we said then, a day is not enough. Nor are simple words of appreciation. Teachers, as well as students and public schools, also deserve our support.

If you are reading this, it’s because you had a teacher. A person who, quite literally, taught you to read and write.

That one truth alone represents the broader list of reasons we celebrate teachers today, World Teachers' Day. In my humble opinion, while all professions provide value to our society, there simply is none more noble or important than that of teachers.