Fall 2015 Speaker Series announced

The Speaker Series of Illinois State University will tackle topics including nuclear disarmament, fighting Ebola, Civil War soldiers, conversations on rape, public health, and equity for public schools.

Reactions: Expulsion rates higher for children of color

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New data showing that suspension and expulsion rates are much higher for children of color are no surprise to Assistant Professor April Mustian, who suggests teachers can be walking into the classroom with unintentional biases.

Lab School clinical experiences

The Laboratory Schools at Illinois State University serve as a clinical site for over one third of the clinical hours on campus.

Photo update: Charles DeGarmo’s former home

Photo of the front room of Charles DeGarmo's former home.

The College of Education shared a story in 2012 about an Illinois State and University Laboratory School family who bought and restored the home of the late Charles DeGarmo while staying as true to the time period of the home as possible. Recently, we caught up with the homeowners to snap a few photos of some of their latest projects and unique touches.

Jim Thompson retirement August 18

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A retirement party for the Department of Special Education’s James Thompson will be from 4-5:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, in the Old Main Room at the Bone Student Center.

Parent meeting set for girls basketball

Metcalf school mascot

To get the year started off right, there will be an informational meeting for parents of girls basketball players at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, in the Metcalf Large Gym.