Developing and supporting global initiatives in education is the theme of the Midwest Regional Comparative Education Conference, which will be held at Illinois State University from November 1-3. The conference will promote the cultivation and stewardship of international partnerships that inform comparative educational studies and provide perspectives on the connections between local, regional, and national educational issues and those in the broader global context.
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College of Education Homecoming 2013 recap
Highlights from the College of Education’s Homecoming celebration include the induction of five alumni to our Hall of Fame, presentation of the first Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and sponsorship of an alumni tailgating tent.
Digital education strategist to keynote T21Con
The keynote speaker for the fourth annual Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21Con) will be David Jakes, digital learning strategist for The Third Teacher + by Cannon Design in Chicago.
T21 Speaker Series returns with tech sessions for educators, new ‘Appy Hour’
The College of Education’s Teaching in the 21st Century (T21) Speaker Series prepares educators to effectively use technology in the modern classroom.
College of Education launches revamped website
The College of Education’s website was redesigned with intuitive navigation and a fresh new look, combining what had been 13 separate sites into one efficient hub.
Read the Statewide Standard online
Throughout the online version of the Statewide Standard, you will learn about the accomplishments of several of these outstanding professional educators. Read the stories or download the full PDF.
Changing landscapes of public schooling
Realizing the Democratic Ideal, the conceptual framework of Illinois State University’s educator preparation program, recognizes the rights of all children to receive a high quality, democratic public school education. College of Education faculty members freely contribute to the current dialogue on educator preparation in the changing landscapes of our nation’s public schools.
Straight from the source: T21Con provides preservice teachers with hands-on experience with technology
For three years running, the College of Education has hosted the Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21Con). The conference provides preservice teachers with knowledge and hands-on experience using educational technologies from vendors and teacher experts.
Acclaimed educational leader Alan Blankstein to visit campus, April 3
The College of Education would like to invite Illinois State alumni to a free presentation April 3 by Alan Blankstein, an author, teacher, and leader committed to service in education.
Web extra: Teaching with all her heart: Q&A with Shannon Fosler
When Shannon Fosler and her parents decided to establish The Fosler Family Education Scholarship, their hope was to pay it forward to another hardworking teacher education major.