Clara Barton Elementary School special education teacher Lizzy Carroll ‘17’s community outreach through her nonprofit, Lead With Love, is making a big difference in the Englewood and Auburn-Gresham communities in Chicago.
Unit: College of Education
Quiet leader: Retirement tribute to EAF’s Dr. Jim Palmer
For Dr. Jim Palmer, understanding history is the foundation of progress. As he retires, his own career offers a roadmap for maintaining relevancy and impact.
New RSOs focus on inclusion, empowerment, and community
With over 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) on campus, Illinois State offers students a multitude of opportunities to explore their interests, develop new hobbies, and build a community. As new Redbirds with their own unique passions enroll every year, that number only continues to grow.
Community in the classroom and beyond
The Civic Engagement Cohort provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to see that teaching is not a siloed profession.
Redbird media: Latest books from ISU faculty
Here are a few of the latest books from Redbird scholars.
College of Education announces Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni
The College of Education at Illinois State University will induct five alumni into its Hall of Fame on Friday, October 15 during the University’s 2021 Homecoming celebration. Three Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during this event.
College of Education Homecoming Tailgate 2021
Stop by to celebrate 100 years of Homecoming at Illinois State as we take a trip down memory lane.
Pause for Applause: Summer 2021
Take a moment to applaud these outstanding Illinois State University alumni.
Where are they now? Susan Almeida
Susan Almeida left her Chicago home in 1969 to study elementary education at Illinois State as an undergraduate.
Returning to ‘Normal’: Redbirds excited about being back on campus
After being away from campus for over a year, students officially came back for in-person learning on August 16. Students spent the 2020-2021 academic year distanced, virtual, and masked, but Redbirds are ready to return to a normal campus life moving forward.