Illinois’ diverse college students deserve faculty and administrators who share their cultural backgrounds.
Diversifying higher education in Illinois
Unit: College of Education
A leadership thing to do: Redbird doctoral student starts new scholarship fund
Ashley Smith’s experience in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations doctoral program showed her the importance of following her passion to support marginalized students in more ways than one.
In their words: Mahogany West reflects on student teaching during the pandemic
Mahogany West started her first day of teaching in an empty classroom.
Classroom culture focus of professional development
Illinois State University faculty, working with the GROWTH Change Team, are looking to revamp the culture of the classroom toward inclusivity.
All in on democracy: ISU makes major effort to get students engaged in 2020 election and beyond
Civic engagement is a core value at Illinois State, and the University has made a concerted effort to ensure students are more represented at polls, in policymaking, and in community building.
Association of Latinx American Students offers welcoming community
When Ximena Sanchez-Ramirez arrived at Illinois State, she felt homesick until coming across the Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS). Just one year later, she is thriving as the secretary of the registered student organization.
Connecting the DOTS brings national expertise to help navigate online teaching
Designed to promote an equitable education, the Connecting the DOTS series will provide guidance in areas where instructors, parents, and students may be struggling.
College of Education alum named Golden Apple Teacher Award winner
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.
STEP-UP virtually prepares future teachers for urban education
Housed in the College of Education, NCUE’s Step-Up program completed its 11th summer of preparing future educators from across the University to teach in urban settings.
Building on the legacy of the English family
It is no secret that technology has become essential in each of our daily lives. From Zoom meetings to virtual classes, we are spending the majority of our waking hours behind the screens of our laptops, tablets, and cell phones.
