The College of Education (COE) at Illinois State University is launching a new teacher education pathway in partnership with five local community colleges

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Community Partner Pathway is a partnership between Illinois State University and five central Illinois community colleges including Carl Sandburg College, Heartland Community College, Illinois Central College, Illinois Valley Community College, and Spoon River College. The six higher education institutions will work in collaboration on this degree and licensure program that will prepare working professionals to teach elementary education with an English as a Second Language endorsement in their home communities.

College of Education alum named Golden Apple Teacher Award winner

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Gallentine, an elementary education alum, was distinguished among hundreds of outstanding PreK-5th grade teacher nominees representing public and non-public school districts of Winnebago and Boone counties. Each year, educators in this area look forward for a chance to join this elite group.