Supporting students and teachers
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction equips future teachers with the tools and knowledge they need. Our research helps students and teachers learn. We are committed to culturally responsive and inclusive learning and advancing the field of education.
Your tax-deductible donation supports students in Minnesota and around the world.
How to donate
Online: Donate online with a credit card.
Phone: Call our secure line at 612-626-8560. Leave the following: your full name and phone number, type of credit card, card number, expiration date, amount of your gift, and designated recipient, if any.
Mail: Send a check or money order made payable to the University of Minnesota.
- Mail to: University of Minnesota Foundation, McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota Gateway, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455-2010
- Please put "C&I; Strategic Initiatives Fund" in the memo or notes line
- Include a letter designating the Department of Curriculum and Instruction as the recipient of the gift
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Curriculum and Instruction Strategic Initiatives
This fund supports strategic initiatives in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Human Development.
Distinguished Reading and Language Arts
Supports the literacy and reading program through fellowships, lectureships, and other program support to enhance the study of reading, English education, or language arts.
Jerry P. Becker, PhD, Doctoral Fellowship in Mathematics Education
This fund supports students working towards their doctoral degree with a focus on mathematics education or mathematics in STEM education who show both merit and need.
JoAnne Buggey Endowed Fellowship in Elementary Education
This fund supports a graduate student in elementary education, who has completed their undergraduate course of study at the University of Minnesota.
Michael and Elsie Crowe Endowment Fund
This fund promotes teacher training at the discretion of the dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
Emma Birkmaier Memorial Endowment Fund
This CEHD fund supports students in the second languages and cultures program. It may also provide funds for a visiting lecturer, publications of student papers, and other program support.
Fund for Learning Technologies
This fund supports strategic initiatives in Learning Technologies within the College of Education and Human Development.
STEM Education Center Fund
This fund supports the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education Center's educational/program activities.
Ziegfeld Scholarship Fund for Art Education
This fund supports undergraduate students in the Art Education program in the College of Education and Human Development.
K-12 Reading Improvement Fund
Supports the ongoing work in the Early Literacy Initiative promoting literacy skills and engagement.