College of Education announces Teacher of the Year Awards

DeGarmo Hall

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.

Illinois Tutoring Initiative: Building a love of learning

A boy and young man sit at a library table with brightly colored worksheets spread out between them. The man gestures with his hands as he explains a literary concept to the boy.

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.

Endless opportunities for LIMITLESS scholars

LIMITLESS program members

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.

Meet your 2023 Three Minute Thesis contestants

WGLT General Manager RC McBride served as emcee for the event.

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.