Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

May 17, 2021, 13:00 by Ben Zigterman, News-Gazette Media

In a virtual visit to University Primary School on Friday, a Chinese American author read from her latest picture book and shared how she grappled with feeling different growing up in a small Ohio town.

May 14, 2021, 15:22 by Jeff D'Alessio, News-Gazette Media

May 13, 2021, 14:24 by Debra Pressey, News-Gazette Media

The 35-year-old McCotter was honored Tuesday at her school, Dr. Howard Elementary, with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.

May 12, 2021, 17:42 by Ashley Lawrence

Education at Illinois staff and faculty worked closely with Illinois lawmakers to contribute to two pieces of House Bill 2170—computer science education and a new Freedom School Network—which were signed into state law this spring as part of the omnibus Education and Workforce Equity Act.

May 12, 2021, 17:30 by amyclay@illinois.edu (Amy Clay-Moore)

May 12, 2021, 17:00 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

May 12, 2021, 16:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

May 11, 2021, 14:07 by Tom Hanlon

In two recently-released books, two College of Education professors help educators navigate a world of multiliteracies to help learners use various forms of meaning-making in their lives.

May 10, 2021, 16:31 by ber@education.illinois.edu (Bureau of Educational Research)

May 5, 2021, 18:00 by ers@illinois.edu (Emily Stone)

May 5, 2021, 17:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

May 5, 2021, 16:30 by sustainability-committee@illinois.edu (Student Sustainability Committee)

May 5, 2021, 16:29 by Tom Hanlon

The College of Education is launching a new program that will connect local middle schoolers with their peers across the world as they all learn what it means to live in a global society. College students will help run the program and, in the process, sharpen their online teaching skills.

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)