The College of Education is excited to open nominations for the Redbird Educator Teaching Awards.
Nominations open for Redbird Educator Teaching Awards
Unit: School of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Allison Antink-Meyer named the 2024 College of Education Outstanding College Researcher
Dr. Allison Antink-Meyer, associate director for undergraduate programs and professor in the School of Teaching and Learning (TCH), was named the winner of the College of Education (COE) Outstanding College Researcher Award.
Dr. Lara Handsfield to retire from Illinois State: Leaves legacy in bilingual education at School of Teaching and Learning
After 19 years as a professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Illinois State University, Dr. Lara Handsfield is set to retire in December.
RSO spotlight: Meet the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) student chapter at Illinois State University was established over 20 years ago as a collaborative effort with Heartland Community College. The primary objective is to provide professional development opportunities, fostering an environment where students can learn and grow.
Metcalf School partnership provides middle-level teacher candidates window into world of emerging adolescents
Halle Modloff, Annalina Nelson, Brian Tondi ’21, Justina McGuinn, and their classmates are all part of Dr. Meghan Kessler’s course Introduction to Young Adolescent Development and Middle Level Schools. Kessler, an assistant professor of middle level education in the School of Teaching and Learning, has partnered with Mike Jones ’96, M.S.E. ’18, and Andy Goveia ’13, M.S. ’18, both teachers at Metcalf School, to provide her teacher candidates with an immersive and meaningful semester.
James L. Fisher 2024 Outstanding Thesis winners announced
The Graduate School is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 James L. Fisher Outstanding Thesis Competition.
Illinois Tutoring Initiative concludes: A successful federal grant boost for student achievement
The Illinois Tutoring Initiative (ITI), a transformative program aimed at closing academic gaps and supporting students across Illinois, has officially come to an end.
Illinois House Bill 5057 signals change in content test requirement for ISU teacher candidates
As Illinois faces a persistent teacher shortage, recent legislative efforts aim to ease the transition into the teaching profession. House Bill 5057, signed into law in August 2024, introduces reforms that will directly affect students and teacher preparation programs at Illinois State University.
Fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant Winners Announced
The Office of Student Research (OSR) at Illinois State University announces the winners of the fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER research grants. These small grants provide funding to support student research, scholarly inquiry, and innovation at Illinois State.
RSO Spotlight: Meet the Queer Ed Birds
“Be gay, do good” is the unofficial slogan of the Queer Ed Birds, a registered student organization (RSO) for teacher education majors who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
According to Dr. Christie Angleton (she/her), Assistant Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning and faculty advisor, this simple yet powerful slogan captures the essence of the organization.
