The College of Education at Illinois State University will host the first annual Illinois State University Teacher of the Year awards program on Friday, April 14. Fifteen semi-finalists will be recognized in three categories: Teacher of the Year, Legacy Teacher Award, and Laboratory Schools Teacher of the Year. The winner in each category will be announced during the event.
Unit: College of Education
New concentration aims to prepare early childhood educators for faculty positions
The Early Childhood Education – Faculty Preparation program seeks to prepare current ECE professionals to teach future ECE teachers.
Dr. Lenford Sutton named American Council on Education Fellow for 2023-24
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced that Dr. Lenford Sutton, professor and past chair of the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2023-24.
Redbird Media Spring 2023: Latest books from #RedbirdScholar faculty
Check out the latest books from #RedbirdScholar faculty in the spring 2023 edition of Redbird Media.
Illinois Tutoring Initiative: Building a love of learning
In the spring of 2022, Illinois education agencies launched the Illinois Tutoring Initiative in response to the learning disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. When schools turned to remote learning, it caused many students to fall behind academically and socially. The initiative thoroughly trains tutors to help students across the state in both areas.
Eight receive 2023 Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association recognizes eight individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
Endless opportunities for LIMITLESS scholars
Illinois State University’s Special Education Interdisciplinary Teaming in Learning Environments of Family Systems (LIMITLESS) grant is halfway through their program and is ready to put their skills into practice.
Graduate students educate, entertain crowd at Three Minute Thesis competition
Doctoral student Sadia Sultana took the top prize at Illinois State University’s Three Minute Thesis competition February 23 at the Normal Theater.
Meet your 2023 Three Minute Thesis contestants
This year, 11 contestants will compete and have the opportunity to share their research with all in attendance. Hear from each contestant and learn more about their research topic, their department support, and the faculty and staff impact that has been made.
Transformational gift from the Wheeler Foundation to support future special educators
A $924,000 gift from the Wheeler Foundation will support 30 students in the Department of Special Education’s (SED) new Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program over the next two years.