The College of Education is excited to open nominations for the Redbird Educator Teaching Awards.
Nominations open for Redbird Educator Teaching Awards
Unit: Laboratory Schools
Dr. Barb Meyer presents on Laboratory Schools at international association
The International Association of Laboratory Schools (IALS) is an organization for laboratory schools and partnerships around the world. I was invited to join its board of trustees when I served as acting director of the Illinois State University Laboratory Schools (Metcalf School and University High School).
Sewing a vision of peace: Students create International Day of Peace quilt
This fall, Milner Library partnered with the Department of Health Sciences, specifically the students in the Global Health course, to design a community quilt based on the 17 goals for sustainable development created by the United Nations (UN) for the International Day of Peace. It is on display on Milner Library’s sixth floor through mid-December.
Metcalf student Lily Strode wins first place in the National Elks Americanism Essay
On October 6, Thomas Metcalf student Lily Strode was recognized as the National Grand Champion for the 2022-2023 7th Grade Elks Americanism Essay Contest as she read aloud her essay with the theme “What is your American dream?” to her peers and teachers.
Dr. Carmen Bergmann named interim principal for Metcalf
Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School welcomes Dr. Carmen Bergmann ’94, M.S. 04, Ed.D ‘20 as the interim principal effective July 1, 2023.
Always ready: CPR/AED awareness a lifesaving passion for Redbird family
An Illinois State “family” bonded by a traumatic event with a positive outcome advocates for CPR and AED awareness.
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.
Transformational $5 million gift commitment to support College of Education and University High School
The College of Education and University High School received a transformational $5 million estate gift commitment from an alum who wishes to remain anonymous. The commitment is among the largest planned gifts in university history.
Dr. Anthony Jones named director of the Laboratory Schools
College of Education Dean Dr. James Wolfinger recently announced the appointment of Dr. Anthony Jones as the director of the Laboratory Schools and assistant dean of the College of Education at Illinois State University beginning on July 1.
Celebrating College of Education Spring 2022 Retirees
Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.
