Suzi Hesser, assistant clinical professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, teaches a social studies methods course that focuses on social justice.
Social justice: a way to make education more inclusive
Unit: College of Education
Bone Student Scholars named for 2023-2024
Illinois State University announced 14 students were selected as Robert G. Bone Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year.
Dr. Todd McLoda named interim dean of College of Education
Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Ani Yazedjian has named Todd McLoda as interim dean of the College of Education at Illinois State University. He will begin this two-year appointment on July 1.
NCUE partners with internal and external partners to provide culturally responsive PD
The goal of the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) is to support Illinois State University’s rich history of teacher education through a focus on social justice, community-integrated teaching, and culturally responsive practices. As part of our mission, this past year we were excited to partner with the School of Teaching and Learning at ISU as well as the Community Consolidated School District 21 (CCSD21) to create culturally relevant professional development seminars offered to Early Childhood Education (ECE) students and faculty as well as practicing teachers.
TCH faculty and NCUE staff present at AERA annual meeting in Chicago
On April 13th, Dr. Elizabeth Skinner and Dr. Apryl Riley presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) 2023 annual meeting hosted in Chicago. Their paper “’There are Never Just Negatives…’: Community Immersion for Homegrown Teachers,” grew out of their ongoing research of summer programming for Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT) students. This research shows how Chicago-based students can participate in a community-integrated, culturally responsive teacher preparation curriculum which supports them to be better teachers and come back and teach in their home school district, Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
Nine graduate programs make U.S. News & World Report rankings
Illinois State University programs are once again ranked for Best Graduate Schools. Nine programs made the ranking, with four in the top 100 of their fields.
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Unlocking language: Illinois State’s Deaf education program ensures access to education
Teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing are in high demand, and Illinois State University is the only university in Illinois that still has a teacher of Deaf education program, which offers licensure for pre-kindergarten through age 21.
Milner Library celebrates National Library Week, April 23-29
The theme for National Library Week 2023, “There’s More to the Story,” highlights the multifaceted role of libraries within the communities they serve.
Dr. Dakesa Piña named inaugural winner of national equity award
Dr. Dakesa Piña has been named the inaugural winner of the Higher Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.
