Designed to promote an equitable education, the Connecting the DOTS series will provide guidance in areas where instructors, parents, and students may be struggling.
Connecting the DOTS brings national expertise to help navigate online teaching
Unit: College of Education
College of Education alum named Golden Apple Teacher Award winner
Gallentine, an elementary education alum, was distinguished among hundreds of outstanding PreK-5th grade teacher nominees representing public and non-public school districts of Winnebago and Boone counties. Each year, educators in this area look forward for a chance to join this elite group.
STEP-UP virtually prepares future teachers for urban education
Housed in the College of Education, NCUE’s Step-Up program completed its 11th summer of preparing future educators from across the University to teach in urban settings.
Building on the legacy of the English family
It is no secret that technology has become essential in each of our daily lives. From Zoom meetings to virtual classes, we are spending the majority of our waking hours behind the screens of our laptops, tablets, and cell phones.
Art education students gain experience, give back through children’s classes
The art teacher education program within the Wonsook Kim School of Art focuses on realistic experiences in the field to help their teacher candidates grow as educators and to teach them the importance of giving back to the community.
Share your career success
Have you recently accepted an internship, a job, or graduate school? Let your fellow Redbirds know about it!
Division of Student Affairs announces 2020 Redbird Proud Young Alumni recipients
The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Abe Lopez-Bowen, Bianca Gerardi Pietro, Bill Dwoinen, Jessica Garber Schaefer, and Quanisha Kumi-Darfour.
ISU partner community organization Latinos Progesando pivots to support residents during COVID-19
ISU’s National Center for Urban Education through the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP) partner has demonstrated exemplary models of sustaining and shifting services in order to best support their communities.
ISU partner community organization Breakthrough supporting residents during COVID-19
“Pivot” has been the defining action word as non-profit organizations, throughout the city of Chicago, have found new ways to continue serving community members in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Three miles apart, Latinos Progresando and Breakthrough, both partners with ISU’s National Center for Urban Education through the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP), have demonstrated exemplary models of sustaining and shifting services in order to best support their communities. In doing so, both organizations followed city and state recommended guidelines, prioritizing health and safety, as they creatively responded to crucial community needs.
New ISU graduates teaching in Chicago: Remote learning and the community teacher
Many Illinois State graduates were able to secure jobs in Chicago Public Schools and are learning how to navigate remote learning alongside their veteran colleagues.
