Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

Jan 23, 2023, 00:05 by Brenda Koenig, IECAM

IECAM is one of four mapping projects across the nation featured in a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation within the Administration for Children and Families.

Jan 23, 2023, 00:05 by Jeff D'Alessio, The News-Gazette

Two College of Education alumni and recent University of Illinois retirees have been appointed to state boards of education by Governor J.B. Pritzker: James D. Anderson and Maureen Banks.

Jan 19, 2023, 09:30 by dean@education.illinois.edu (Dean's Office)

Jan 18, 2023, 14:00 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Jan 17, 2023, 10:30 by cwyant@illinois.edu (Christine Wyant)

Jan 12, 2023, 09:54 by Marta Mieze, Columbia Missourian

From Latham's perspective, courageous leadership in government is necessary to fundamentally change the way education is funded and how its carried through to allow teachers the freedom to teach and be creative.

Jan 11, 2023, 15:47 by Office of Communications, UI College of Applied Health Sciences

"The AI Institute for Exceptional Education follows 18 already established NSF-led AI Institutes, an ecosystem of AI research and education in pursuit of transformational advances in AI research and development of AI-powered innovation," NSF Program Director James Donlon said. "We are happy to welcome this new team to the AI Institutes program."

Jan 10, 2023, 17:00 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Dec 22, 2022, 09:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Dec 21, 2022, 14:30 by Ashley Lawrence

In just the tenth occasion of the awarding of the Chancellor’s Medallion since being established in 1996, Education alumnus Freeman A. Hrabowski III, Ph.D. ’75, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL), accepted the award at a ceremony and reception this fall while on campus facilitating working group meetings for the campus’ next multi-year strategic plan.

Dec 19, 2022, 12:53 by Ashley Lawrence

With 2022 nearly behind us, it's time to look back and remember many of the year's notable achievements and advances from the College of Education. Here's to our faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the Education at Illinois community and the amazing work being done! Now, enjoy this rundown of uplifting and exceptional impact:

Dec 14, 2022, 16:00 by advancement@education.illinois.edu (Office of Advancement)

Dec 12, 2022, 15:13 by Tom Hanlon

Jarrett Lewis is developing ongoing mental health services to help Black youths process violent and racial trauma—and flourish despite that trauma. He is partnering with Champaign schools now and hopes to expand his offering at other schools as well.

Dec 9, 2022, 10:38 by Melinh Lai, Beckman Institute

Beckman Institute researchers, led by College of Education professor emerita Liz Stine-Morrow and with help from the Champaign Public Library, investigated the potential benefits of reading in improving memory. They found that regular, engaged leisure reading can strengthen memory skills in older adults, laying the groundwork for better practices in preserving our mental abilities as we age.

Dec 8, 2022, 11:30 by gsc@education.illinois.edu (GSC Planning Committee)

Dec 7, 2022, 13:45 by Tom Hanlon

Through Neville’s research, her teaching, and her efforts in a number of leadership roles and capacities, she has directly and indirectly educated and empowered thousands of people—of all colors—in the realities of structural racism and ways for Blacks and other people of color to not only cope with racist attitudes, acts, and structures, but to heal and thrive in a world where racial injustice and oppression are the norm.

Dec 1, 2022, 11:59 by Ethan Simmons, The News-Gazette

Recently, the University of Illinois issued guidance to “normalize workplace flexibility” for many of its civil-service workers and academic professionals, allowing them to adopt hybrid or remote schedules in the near future. Professor Jessica Li, an expert in human resource development, weighs in.

Nov 30, 2022, 17:30 by shafagh2@illinois.edu (Shafagh Hadinezhad)

Nov 30, 2022, 17:00 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Nov 29, 2022, 11:15 by Aaron Seidlitz, Illinois CS

Illinois Computer Science is joining with the College of Education to offer a new blended undergraduate degree that has two concentrations – Secondary Education and Learning Sciences. Each concentration will have a different focus and different career pathways.