Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

Apr 30, 2021, 14:46 by Margaret Rogin

Congratulations to Trey, Adriana, and HyeJin on receiving this award and for their outstanding achievements. These three awardees will deliver video remarks on behalf of their represented class as part of the College of Education's 2021 Virtual Convocation on Saturday, May 15.

Apr 28, 2021, 14:18 by Tom Hanlon

Kern Alexander’s love for education and quest for equity in school funding has never waned. His expert court testimony has helped win more equitable education in 20 states. And through his research, teaching, and writing—he has written or edited 30+ books—he continues to build on his legacy.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:30 by jln2115@illinois.edu (Jennifer Nelson)

Apr 23, 2021, 14:09 by Lois Yoksoulian, UI News Bureau

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Education Dean James D. Anderson, physics professor Nadya Mason and chemistry professors Nancy Makri and Kenneth Schweizer have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest honor societies in the nation.

Apr 22, 2021, 13:01 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Apr 22, 2021, 09:17 by Tom Hanlon

This summer, the College of Education, in partnership with Illinois' Department of Computer Science (Illinois CS), launches a program that will equip high school teachers to effectively teach computer science courses to their students—helping to provide a more equitable high school experience in computer science.

Apr 21, 2021, 16:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Apr 21, 2021, 16:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Apr 19, 2021, 17:08 by Sarah Schwartz, Education Week

Professor of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership Adrienne Dixson was interviewed by Education Week about how some lawmakers are misinterpreting Critical Race Theory as it relates to academic practice.

Apr 14, 2021, 14:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Apr 14, 2021, 12:30 by berryse@illinois.edu (Suzanne Berry-Miller, Office of Proposal Development)

Apr 14, 2021, 12:00 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Apr 12, 2021, 14:00 by ccb-asst@illinois.edu (Center for Children's Books)

Apr 9, 2021, 10:55 by Tom Hanlon

Two College of Education professors are creating learning analytics tools to enhance medical students’ education and clinical critical thinking skills. Drs. Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, are involved in two interdisciplinary projects funded through the Jump ARCHES research and development program.

Apr 7, 2021, 16:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Apr 7, 2021, 16:00 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Apr 7, 2021, 14:00 by amina3@illinois.edu (Tabassum Amina)

Apr 6, 2021, 16:30 by amina3@illinois.edu (Tabassum Amina)

Apr 5, 2021, 17:43 by Ashley Lawrence

“You do get to see some of the kids progress through the SitStayRead programming, if you’re volunteering in their particular classroom each year, so you can create a little bit of a bond,” says Rebecca. “Admittedly, as a teacher at heart I can’t help myself from sharing easy reading tips and tricks with kids while they’re reading to Ajax."

Apr 2, 2021, 15:00 by Lois Elfman, Diverse Issues in Higher Education

“There’s an access issue,” says Zamani-Gallaher. “The pandemic has lifted the veil and has exacerbated what has already been some differentials, particularly in terms of racial inequities.”