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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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Engaging students virtually Andy ReadSeptember 30, 2020

Traditionally, teachers are able to have their entire class in their line of vision, allowing them to make sure students are understanding the material as…

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2020 State of the University Address University staffSeptember 10, 2020

Illinois State University’s President Larry Dietz presents the 2020 State of the University Address, with introduction by Academic Senate Chair Susan Kalter.  …

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The show must go on Andy ReadJune 10, 2020

COVID-19 has affected virtually everything surrounding education, and teachers have had to be extremely creative in delivering learning experiences for their students.

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University High School Announces New Administration Andrea MarkertMay 21, 2020

University High School is pleased to announce two new administration changes for the upcoming academic year.

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A Coronavirus update from President Dietz University staffMarch 17, 2020

President Dietz announced further Illinois State University actions in light of the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Veterans Day celebration Thomas Metcalf SchoolNovember 15, 2019

Metcalf Laboratory School faculty, staff, and students honored veterans on Monday, November 11, with an all-school assembly. Teachers Ronda Wilder and Crystal Patterson…

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U-High teachers engage students with virtual learning James KurzSeptember 17, 2019

Science teacher Emily Telford knew that it would be a lot more interesting for her freshman to examine sea level rising while flying over waterways…

Zack Gilbert using Minecraft to teach a social studies lesson.
Meet the @EdGamer Zack Gilbert Tommy NavickasJune 25, 2019

Zack Gilbert, M.S. ’07, emphasizes playful learning in the classroom to store knowledge into students’ long-term memory.

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3D printed symbols as communication tools Metcalf School staffApril 8, 2019

Metcalf School vision teacher Margaret Byrd and speech-language pathologist Rachel Wells are utilizing Project Core’s 3D printed symbols to promote communication with a preschool student…

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