Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School welcomes Dr. Carmen Bergmann ’94, M.S. 04, Ed.D ‘20 as the interim principal effective July 1, 2023.
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Special workshop connects Metcalf faculty and staff with LGBTQ+ allyship
More than 50 faculty associates and staff members participated in a special workshop facilitated through the Center for Integrated Professional Development.
Metcalf’s principal: A year in reflection
Dr. Jason Surian just completed his first year as principal of Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School, and—despite the challenges and constant changes from the pandemic—he is loving his new role.
Collaboration is key to new book on classroom read-aloud experiences
A team of authors in the College of Education recently published a new book that delves into the importance of read aloud experiences for young children.
ISU recognizes International Day of Peace with StoryWalk® and other events
Join the Department of Health Sciences, Metcalf Library, and Milner Library for events and activities surrounding International Day of Peace.
Lab Schools rising to the challenge
The Laboratory Schools within the College of Education have a wealth of excellent teachers who are going above and beyond in extremely difficult times.
Metcalf’s Jennifer Talbot earns state honors for teaching excellence
Jennifer Talbot ’07, M.S. ’13 was recently awarded the Excellence in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Award from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM). She sat down to discuss out more about her role at Metcalf and this fantastic accolade. What do you do at Metcalf? After starting my career teaching seventh-grade math at
Engaging students virtually
Traditionally, teachers are able to have their entire class in their line of vision, allowing them to make sure students are understanding the material as well as making each student feel seen.
Psychology professor teaches Metcalf students about perception and the brain
Jeff Wagman, Ph.D., PSY visited two classes of second-graders at Thomas Metcalf School February 7 to teach a short course on “Perception and the Brain.” Wagman exhibited a collection of MRI images and a model of a brain as part of the course. The students, who included Wagman’s son Connor, discussed the role of the
Deadline for class choice selection is March 20
Please fill out and return the Class Choice Forms that were recently mailed and emailed to all of you.