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.
Unit: College of Education
Reactions: Expulsion rates higher for children of color
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.
Register for T21Con, ISU’s innovative ed tech conference, September 18
Illinois State’s educator preparation program is hosting the 6th annual Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21Con) on Friday, September 18, in the Bone Student Center.
Lab Schools research, presentation, and visits
Here is a list of Lab School faculty research, presentations, and hosted visits.
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.
Education alums invited to 6th annual Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21Con)
The College of Education established the free educational technology conference through financial support by alumni Robert and Mary F. English. T21CON is set to take place Friday, September 18.
Photo update: 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.
Back to School Pizza Party for all education majors, August 19
All education majors are invited to attend the Back to School Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 19 from 5-7 p.m. on the DeGarmo Patio.
Jim Thompson retirement August 18
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
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.