Why Urban Education?
Helping all children succeed academically begins at Davenport University. Davenport’s College of Urban Education promotes equity, creativity and opportunity for all children. Delivering an equitable education leads to increases in engagement and performance and, ultimately, higher academic achievement. Davenport is generating an impact that begins early in children’s lives and leads to higher education and higher paying jobs for the future. Imagine how, together, we can extend that impact to children in urban districts, throughout Michigan and across the nation.
Together we can transform the landscape of urban education, meeting the unique educational demands of K-12 urban classrooms. Davenport University’s College of Urban Education offers master’s, bachelor’s and certificate programs to support career goals for both teaching and leading in urban schools.
Our partners
Davenport University partners with school systems and community organizations to provide real-world opportunities for training urban educators.
Our partnerships include:
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Grand Rapids Urban League
- Michigan Education Corps
- Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA)
- Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
- National Heritage Academies
Meaghan Polega
Associate Department Chair for the College of Urban Education
Meaghan.Polega@davenport.edu
Dr. Rhonda White
Associate Dean and Department Chair for the College of Urban Education
Rhonda.White@davenport.edu