Here are a few of the latest books and media from Illinois State University faculty.
Redbird media: Latest books from ISU faculty
Unit: College of Education
Bug eyes and blimp rides: U-High teachers engage students with virtual learning
Science teacher Emily Telford knew that it would be a lot more interesting for her freshman to examine sea level rising while flying over waterways in a blimp, so that’s exactly what she had them do- virtually, that is, through Oculus Go headsets that her classroom has access to.
College of Education announces 2019 Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni
The College of Education at Illinois State University will induct three alumni into its Hall of Fame on Friday, October 25, during the University’s 2019 Homecoming celebration. Two Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during this event.
Our newest Redbirds: Twins transfer to ISU together
Miriam and Mayra Maldonado are identical twins with nearly identical backgrounds. The two attended the same schools, participated in the same extracurricular activities, and achieved the same levels of academic excellence. Now, they have transferred to Illinois State to study to become teachers.
STEP-UP celebrates 10 years of connections with urban communities
The Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Preparation program (STEP-UP) is celebrating 10 years of helping immerse students in the neighborhoods where they teach.
Meeting the national need for teachers
America is facing a critical shortage of teachers, and Illinois State University is working to help fill the gap.
Fighting at the margins
Redbird teacher preparation strives to adapt, improve practices surrounding the needs of diverse learners.
Alums’ $1 million gift establishes the Stephen and Sharon Hagge Innovation Institute
In appreciation for their alma mater and to foster innovation on campus, Steve ’73 and Sharon Hagge ’73 have given a $1 million gift during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
GradBird Scholar: New initiative to recognize graduate students
The Graduate School created the GradBird Scholar initiative, which aims to recognize graduate students for their scholarly endeavors.
New legislation signed to promote National Board Certification for teachers statewide
On August 9, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that provides support for and encourages Illinois educators who are employed in Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) Tier 1 rural and remote districts to pursue National Board Certification.
