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

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.

2021 Civic Engagement Award recipients announced

Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with 2021 Civic Engagement Awards on April 13, 2021, as part of Illinois State University’s virtual Civic Engagement Celebration.

2021 University Research Symposium open

The online University Research Symposium opens Friday, April 9, on ISU ReD. The Symposium is a university-wide showcase of research, scholarship, and creative activity.

COVID-19’s Impact on Education in India: A Case Study

Wednesday, April 14, 12:00 p.m. CDT the Illinois State University International Seminar Series will focus on COVID 19’s Impact on Education in India: A Case Study. Presented by Thaddeus Herman of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, this free online webinar is open to the public with advance registration.   

LGBTQAI+ Online Community Gathering, April 20

An interdisciplinary cohort of Illinois State University faculty, staff, and graduate student representation are hosting an LGBTQAI+ Online Community Gathering at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20.

Registration Open for New Teacher Conference

The College of Education will host New Teacher Conference for all new teachers in their first through fourth years of teaching on Friday, June 11, via Zoom.

College of Education and District 87 partner on new summer program

teacher education student with elementary student

The Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center in the College of Education (COE) is excited to launch a new summer program with District 87 in Bloomington.

COE Scholarship Spotlight

A first-generation college student, Emily Bennett understands the value of a dollar as well as the importance of a quality education. Bennett is a junior majoring in special education – learning and behavior with an endorsement in early childhood education. She also serves as the Best Buddies chapter president at Illinois State University. Originally from

Writing Out of the Closet: New book elevates voices of LGBTQ high school students

Co-edited by Kyle O’Daniel and Dr. Erin Mikulec, the work provides a means of expression and a validation of the value of LGBTQ voices.

Dr. Shamaine Bertrand named David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient

Dr. Shamaine Bertrand is honored for her work on professional development for schools across the nation that focus on social and racial justice and culturally responsive teaching.