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Registration is going on now for fourteen new classes offering graduate credit 

DETROIT, Jan. 24, 2013 – Marygrove College today announced the addition of an exciting new complement of continuing education graduate recertification courses for teachers in cooperation with Learner’s Edge, Inc. (LEI).  The expanded course selection offers dynamic topics that are timely and relevant for educators, such as autism, bullying and addressing multiple intelligences.

The partnership promises to provide interesting, affordable, applicable and rigorous courses for classroom teachers, school administrators, school counselors, speech therapists, school nurses and other education professionals. These courses are designed to expand the knowledge base of professionals, enhance classroom instruction and ultimately increase student achievement, which is a foundational goal shared by both Marygrove and LEI.

“In this increasingly competitive climate for teachers, it is important to offer courses that keep teachers on top of their game,” said Jo Ann Cusmano, Executive Director, Continuing Education and Career Enhancement at Marygrove. “We are very pleased to expand our offerings with quality courses in collaboration with Learner’s Edge.”

In cooperation with its academic partners, LEI has been devoted to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002. Marygrove plans to grow the LEI course schedule from the current 14 to roughly 50 courses slated for availability by summer, 2013.

Teachers interested in enrolling for graduate recertification courses (below) at Marygrove College should contact Learner’s Edge to register at www.learnersedgeinc.com or they should contact Donna Kerry, Program Coordinator, Professional Development for Teachers at 313.927.1276 ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) for questions.

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About Marygrove College

Founded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) in 1905, Marygrove College is an independent liberal arts college and a Catholic institution of higher learning with a passion for educating teachers. The college’s commitment to the city of Detroit comprises an institutional mission and vision for developing urban leaders. The main campus is situated on 53 wooded acres in northwest Detroit.

8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221

www.marygrove.edu