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Department of Special Education alumni recognized as ISBE Regional Teacher of the Year Andy ReadOctober 22, 2020

Brandon Thornton ’11, M.S. ’16, was recently named as a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Connecting the DOTS brings national expertise to help navigate online teaching Rachel HatchOctober 21, 2020

Designed to promote an equitable education, the Connecting the DOTS series will provide guidance in areas where instructors, parents, and students may be struggling.

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National Board Certified Teachers announced as finalists for Illinois State Teacher of the Year Jessi Reid-SwiechOctober 21, 2020

Aimee Park and Aaron Sitzee, both National Board Certified Teachers, were named 2021 Regional Teachers of the Year. They are among the ten finalists for…

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Women’s History Club encourages education and inclusivity Amanda LayneOctober 20, 2020

The Women's History Club meets regularly to discuss subjects related to women's history.

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Innovative teacher education initiative announced Andy ReadOctober 14, 2020

The College of Education is excited for Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new initiative with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago that was announced…

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Illinois State instructors team up to engage students in an online environment Tyler EmkenOctober 14, 2020

Like many professors, Illinois State clinical instructors Ree Hartman ‘85, M.S. ‘92, and Nancy Braun ‘85, M.S. ‘93, weren’t sure how they would instruct their students when…

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Metcalf’s Jennifer Talbot earns state honors for teaching excellence Andy ReadOctober 14, 2020

Jennifer Talbot ’07, M.S. ’13 was recently awarded the Excellence in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Award from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM).

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Training teachers for the real, diverse world of the classroom John MoodyOctober 9, 2020

As a professor of early childhood education, Dr. Miranda Lin’s specialty is teaching future teachers. Her Cross Cultural Teaching and Learning course connects students with…

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Weakest Link host Jane Lynch and fellow Redbird to appear on Hoda & Jenna show Kevin BersettOctober 8, 2020

Retired Illinois State employee and three-time alum Dr. Sally Pyne ’78, M.S. ’87, Ph.D. ’99, will make her national television debut Friday morning on Today…

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Students learn how to negotiate their first job Coy SuprunowskiOctober 8, 2020

Gain the confidence and the skills you need to effectively negotiate your first job offer.

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