New data showing that suspension and expulsion rates are much higher for children of color are no surprise to Assistant Professor April Mustian, who suggests teachers can be walking into the classroom with unintentional biases.
Children of color continue to be treated differently in the public school system, resulting in a “school-to-prison pipeline” for many said April Mustian.
More educators today serve students with disabilities than ever before in the nation’s history. This demanding work requires practitioners to engage in lifelong learning, advocate for students’ needs, and be master collaborators with students, families, and school personnel.
This spring three College of Education faculty members in the Department of Special Education were recognized at the University and national levels for excellence in teaching and research.
But as her friends, professors, and coaches would tell you, the strides Kristen Zillmer has made in all aspects of her life while at Illinois State are the result of her tremendous character, not her running spikes.
Below is a sample of the College of Education’s active grant awards. To view a more complete listing, please check out the full Annual Report and Findings publication (PDF). Teacher Education and Assessment Continuum for High-need Educators and Resources + Principal Leadership in Urban Schools (TEACHER + PLUS) Project ($1,573,740). This grant builds upon and enhances
