More than 50 faculty associates and staff members participated in a special workshop facilitated through the Center for Integrated Professional Development.
Special workshop connects Metcalf faculty and staff with LGBTQ+ allyship
Unit: Laboratory Schools
Transformational $5 million gift commitment to support College of Education and University High School
The College of Education and University High School received a transformational $5 million estate gift commitment from an alum who wishes to remain anonymous. The commitment is among the largest planned gifts in university history.
Dr. Anthony Jones named director of the Laboratory Schools
College of Education Dean Dr. James Wolfinger recently announced the appointment of Dr. Anthony Jones as the director of the Laboratory Schools and assistant dean of the College of Education at Illinois State University beginning on July 1.
Celebrating College of Education Spring 2022 Retirees
Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.
Life in the Lab Schools: Cassandra Mattoon
Kindergarten teacher Cassandra Mattoon brings love for students to her lab schools’ classroom, and ISU partnerships and research to her teaching.
Metcalf welcomes new principal, Dr. Jason Surian
Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School is excited to welcome Dr. Jason Surian as the principal beginning on July 1, 2021.
Meenoo Rami to address Redbird educators
The College of Education (COE) will host Meenoo Rami, Educator Advocate at Minecraft and Microsoft for a free webinar. All education students and educators are invited to attend Teacher Practice in a Connected World with Meenoo Rami on Thursday, February 25 at 7pm. Come discover the ways in which teachers are using the power of
Lab Schools rising to the challenge
The Laboratory Schools within the College of Education have a wealth of excellent teachers who are going above and beyond in extremely difficult times.
Metcalf’s Jennifer Talbot earns state honors for teaching excellence
Jennifer Talbot ’07, M.S. ’13 was recently awarded the Excellence in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Award from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM). She sat down to discuss out more about her role at Metcalf and this fantastic accolade. What do you do at Metcalf? After starting my career teaching seventh-grade math at
Engaging students virtually
Traditionally, teachers are able to have their entire class in their line of vision, allowing them to make sure students are understanding the material as well as making each student feel seen.
