Illinois State University’s registered student organization Braille Birds and the College of Education will host a Sports in the Dark event from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 16.
Blind Army Veteran to be featured guest at Sports in the Dark event
Unit: College of Education
Power of one: Alumna invests in future generation
Much has changed in education since Donna Bessant received her elementary ed degree from Illinois State Normal University in 1962.
Dean of Students Office Student Spotlight: Megan Pratt
Megan Pratt, of Chatham, is a senior elementary education major at Illinois State University. As a freshman, Pratt lived on the Leadership and Service floor and was inspired by her resident assistant (RA) to get involved with Leadership and Community Connections. Since then, Pratt has been involved with Alternative Breaks, Club AB, and LeaderShape, and
Latin American and Latino studies graduate student spotlight: William Rodriguez
William Rodriguez is working toward his teaching and learning education doctorate at Illinois State University, and he is teaching courses related to multiculturalism.
UNITE members discover intersection of education and community
A reflection from Devin Childs, professional development chair for UNITE (Urban Need In Teacher Education) at Illinois State University: “It is very rewarding to plan a trip to Chicago and to have our current members immersed into classrooms in an urban community. This month, UNITE had the pleasure of coming to East Garfield Park to observe
PRAXIS lead student teachers toward authentic engagement
As part of the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP) Professional Development and Support Series, Illinois State University student teachers engage in a community engagement project titled Promoting Reflective and Active X-changes In Society (PRAXIS).
Campus tour makes college access a reality
For most Chicago Public School students, Columbus Day is a day of leisure spent with family or friends. For a group of middle school students from East Garfield Park, the holiday was an opportunity for so much more.
Nelson and Lee invited to speak at symposium on urban education
Robert Lee spoke on a panel at the Dr. Peter C. Murrell Jr. Memorial Symposium on Urban Education at Loyola University, Maryland.
Education faculty to share cutting-edge research, November 7
The College of Education’s Research and Recognition Event was created to provide a forum for graduate students, faculty, and staff interested in educational research to share their ideas.
Revamped requirements for Illinois principal preparation
The Wallace Foundation has released a four-part video series exploring Illinois’ bold actions to revamp the way school principals are prepared.
