We sat down with a handful of members of the COE and asked five questions to find out a little more about them, why they do what they do, and what keeps them going.
Tag: College of Education
Moving the needle: Finding innovative solutions to prepare educators
The fact that the United States is experiencing a national teacher shortage is well documented, and there are many contributing factors, including salary concerns, funding cuts, and attrition due to retirements.
Educational entrepreneur
Special education alum Parker Duwelius ’19 saw an opportunity to create an environment to help others develop deeper relationships with their peers while volunteering in a special needs classroom.
Urban clinical experiences go virtual
The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) awards Illinois State University faculty grant funding to redesign their educational courses to reflect the current situations of urban schools in Chicago, Decatur, and Peoria. One of the main components of these redesign courses happens through a clinical visit to the urban site in order to authentically learn
How are you an ally to public education?
The North River Commission Education Committee hosted a community wide education event addressing the question: How are you an ally to public education?
Education technology tips and tools
For decades, educators have discussed, debated, and implemented the use of technology in school.
Make Grading Point-less: Eliminating points to foster student motivation
Dr. Jay Percell remembers the day it all changed, the day that he started questioning the use of points to assign students’ grades.
College of Education announces 2019 Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni
The College of Education at Illinois State University will induct three alumni into its Hall of Fame on Friday, October 25, during the University’s 2019 Homecoming celebration. Two Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during this event.
Alums’ $1 million gift establishes the Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute
In appreciation for their alma mater and to foster innovation on campus, Steve ’73 and Sharon Hagge ’73 have given a $1 million gift during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
May Redbirds on the rise
This month, meet eight recent alums and two current students who are working hard to change the world and achieve their dreams.