On October 23, three College of Education alumni were recognized by the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) for their excellence in educational leadership.
Three #EdBird administrators recognized by Illinois Principals Association
Unit: College of Education
Focus on Fulbright: Q&A with Do-Yong Park
Professor Do-Yong Park of the College of Education traveled to Cambodia on a Fulbright award in 2017-2018. To celebrate Fulbright alumni at Illinois State, he recounts his days in the program and the impact it made.
Bob and Susan Walling utilize IRA charitable rollover to fund philanthropy
Philanthropy has always been important to Robert (Bob) ’67, M.S. ’70, and Susan Lee Walling, both professionally and personally.
U-High to present Tracks and The Bully Plays
University High School will premiere Tracks and The Bully Plays, November 30-December 2.
Spring career fair dates announced
It’s time once again for the spring 2019 career fairs. Students, alumni, faculty, and those recruiting candidates for their open positions are encouraged to save these dates.
Grant helps redesign Decatur classrooms
Imagine being offered a chance to redesign your classroom in a way that could truly meet the needs of your diverse students. Decatur Public School (DPS) teachers associated with the Decatur Teacher Education Pipeline had just that chance.
Illinois State holds civic learning and engagement conference
In September, the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) participated in the American Democracy Project (ADP) two-day conference on Illinois State University’s campus. Professor Lance Lippert and Professor Stephen Hunt from the School of Communications as well as College of Education Associate Dean Barbara Meyer invited NCUE to present at this unique conference which convened
Schools organize professional development for parents
On Friday, October 19 the Pilsen Education Task Force (PETF) in Chicago held their 12th Annual Pilsen Education Summit, targeted for parents and educators in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Meet Teacher of the Year finalist Benjamin ‘Ben’ Luginbuhl
Ben Luginbuhl, who is affectionately known as Mr. L by his students, has been teaching music in McLean County Unit School District 5 for 21 years.
New Redbird teacher Asia-Ana Williams featured on PBS’ Chicago Tonight
Last week Chicago Tonight featured alum Asia-Ana Williams during her first few days as a practicing teacher for Richards Career Academy in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.
