Many of the 420,000-plus undocumented college students in the U.S. have considerably different experiences from their peers. Their right to study in the U.S. often rides a razor’s edge.
Publication: Statewide Standard
Metcalf’s principal: A year in reflection
Dr. Jason Surian just completed his first year as principal of Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School, and—despite the challenges and constant changes from the pandemic—he is loving his new role.
A lasting legacy: Trudy Gross ’92 gives back
For Trudy Gross ’92, civic engagement is a personal and family value.
Equitable Access: Illinois State’s low vision and blindness program empowers impactful educators
Facing a critical shortage of low vision and blindness educators, Illinois State University’s Department of Special Education is innovating to help fill the nationwide need.
Supporting teacher education students
In 2021, Barbara Efaw ’59 and her family generously gifted the College of Education $500,000 to establish the Barbara and Larry Efaw Center for Educator Excellence.
Alumni pave the way in Computer Science Education research
Helping build a framework for teaching computer science in schools is a lifetime achievement for Dr. Monica McGill, Ed.D. ’10, and Dr. Anni Reinking, Ed.D. ’15.
Finding solutions through Fulbright in Vietnam
Dr. Do-Yong Park’s work for his second Fulbright will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he will collaborate with professors and government education officials to greatly strengthen engineering education in that country.
Redbird educators make a Statewide impact
The College of Education (COE) is coordinating the $25 million Illinois Tutoring Initiative in partnership with the governor’s office, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).
A message from the Dean: Statewide Standard 2022
It is an honor to begin my first year as the dean in the College of Education at Illinois State!
Learn local, teach local
llinois faces a dire teacher shortage with 4,500 open education positions across the state. Your Redbirds are rising to meet the challenge.