School of Teaching and Learning

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.

Education Graduate Students Participate in Research Celebration

The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) hosted a Research Celebration in early April that brought together over 100 people to present, discuss and learn about current education research projects.

Learning and leading: Student Affairs prepared Dr. J. Michael Durnil to become a national advocate

Dr. J. Michael Durnil ’83, M.S. ’84, was surprised by the response to The E.W. Scripps Company announcing he would serve as the executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last spring. He was soon interviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on National Public Radio.

Inspiring STEM for Chicago high school students aim of $1.3 million NSF grant

Teacher With Students building machine In science robotics class

The National Science Foundation awarded Illinois State University more than $1.3 million to inspire urban Chicago high school students with an innovative after-school program.

Bilingual Advocacy Week: Dr. Kim Potowski to explore Spanish in the U.S., April 14

In celebration of Bilingual Advocacy Week, a talk by Dr. Kim Potowski will explore “Spanish in the U.S.: Myths and Realities” at 7 p.m. April 14, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.

Day in the Life: Future educator takes on role of Gamma Phi Circus president

Photo of Jon Fulton's reflection in a mirror. Fulton is wearing clown makeup and using a makeup brush to finish a green circle on his cheek.

Jon Fulton, a member of the Gamma Phi Circus, is a co-act captain for the clown act, one of the heads of the publicity committee, and the president of the nation’s oldest collegiate circus. Follow Fulton through a day in his life.

The College of Education opens registration for New Teacher Conference

The College of Education will host the New Teacher Conference (NTCon) on June 23, 2022 at Illinois State University. This professional development opportunity is specifically designed for new teachers who are in their first to fifth years of teaching. The event is open to alumni and friends, and registration is required.

Unit: School of Teaching and Learning