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Back To School Pizza Party
Join other #EdBirds for food and fun at the DeGarmo Patio on August 21 at 5pm.
#Edbird Graduates
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News & Highlights
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.
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.
NCUE joins COE in restorative practices training
In May, 423 College of Education (COE) faculty and staff from Illinois State University were invited by the COE Diversity Education Committee (DEC) to take part in a pilot training initiative in Restorative Practices.
Fellows work in solidarity with communities
This summer the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP) celebrated 10 years of running the summer fellowship program STEP-UP (Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Preparation).College Events
Back to School Pizza Party for Education Students
Wed, August 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Degarmo Plaza
Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21CON)
Fri, September 27, 2019 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM @ State Farm Hall of Business - Free
Developing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Graduate Students
Fri, October 11, 2019 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Student Services Building
InstaCareer for Education Majors
Tue, October 29, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Bone Student Center
Late-night Resume Reviews
Sun, November 3, 2019 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Milner Library
Late-night Resume Reviews
Mon, November 4, 2019 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Milner Library
Fall Education Fair
Tue, November 5, 2019 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Bone Student Center
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