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College of Education

Top 100 education school in the U.S.

- 2026 U.S. News and World Report

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We offer a wide range of Illinois licensure and endorsement programs, ensuring personalized education and support throughout the process.

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What's Happening in College of Education

Andy Goveia works with some of his students in the newly designed classroom.

Metcalf teacher reimagines classroom makeover

Goveia, a middle school social studies teacher at Metcalf, was named a Central Division winner in KI Furniture’s fourth annual $50,000 Classroom Giveaway. His design was selected from more than 550 submissions nationwide and earned over 23,000 public votes during the competition’s final round. 

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Dr. Aja C. Holmes

CSPA 30-year anniversary profiles: Meet Dr. Aja C. Holmes
Dr. Danielle Miller-Schuster

CSPA 30-year anniversary profiles: Meet Dr. Danielle Miller-Schuster
Dr. Todd "Bowtie" Jenkins sitting with his arms out

CSPA 30-year anniversary profiles: Meet Dr. Todd “Bowtie” Jenkins
Oct21

Education Career Fair

10/21/26 at 10:00 AMHorton Field House
Oct27

Headshots and Handshakes

10/27/26 at 4:00 PMBone Student Center
Oct30

Conversations Café

10/30/26 at 12:00 PMOffice of International Engagement Lobby, Fell Hall, Second Floor

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