College of Education at Illinois State

06/02/2026

Check out the latest episode featuring one of our alumni! 🎊🍎

Dr. Bob Navarro ’91, M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’02, serves as CEO of Heritage Corridor Destinations, where he oversees attractions and programs along Illinois and Michigan Canal towns, the Starved Rock area, and the first 100 miles of Route 66.

06/02/2026

🔥 Reconnect. Renew. Reignite your teaching. 🍎✨

Join us July 16–17 for Reignite! A Summer Institute for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Illinois State University. This two-day professional learning experience is designed to help educators rediscover their passion, explore innovative practices, and connect with a community committed to meaningful teaching and learning.

📅 July 16–17, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–3 p.m. each day
📍 DeGarmo Hall, Illinois State University
💲 $30 registration fee (includes two lunches)
📚 Earn 10 PD hours

🎟️ Space is limited to just 100 participants!

Register today: tinyurl.com/ISUReignite 📲

06/01/2026

Illinois State University is celebrating Pride Month with programs and events hosted by Q***r Coalition at Illinois State University. Summer initiatives include Read the Rainbow, a q***r reading challenge open to all ISU affiliates; Gay Agenda Book Club meetings; and a family-friendly Pride Picnic in partnership with Prairie Pride Coalition and PFLAG Bloomington/Normal. An upcoming story will also highlight Read the Rainbow and its impact on the campus community.

05/29/2026

A transformational investment in the future of the Department of Special Education at Illinois State University! 🎊🍎

The Wheeler Foundation has committed $2.35 million to continue supporting future special educators at Illinois State University, helping address critical teacher shortages and preparing more to make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities.

The Wheeler Foundation reinvests $2.35 million to support the Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program in the College of Education at Illinois State University.

05/29/2026

A seamless path to becoming a special educator! 🎊🍎 Illinois State University and Heartland Community College are partnering to help future special educators transfer smoothly and continue their journey toward making an impact in schools and communities.

HCC and ISU ease the pathway for Engineering and Special Education Students

The long-standing partnership between Heartland Community College and Illinois State University continues to evolve with the establishment of new articulation agreements designed to streamline the journey toward a bachelor’s degree. These pathways are specifically tailored to meet the needs of students in the high-demand fields of engineering and special education, ensuring a seamless transition between institutions.

Read more about our transfer partnerships and academic pathways: https://heartland-30339.page451.sites.451.io/hcc-and-isu-pathways

05/29/2026

Tune into the latest episode of Live in the Lab Schools 🎙️🎧

We're on summer break in the Lab Schools, but we've got one last episode for you with Ben and Andy just reflecting on their year. At the end of the episode, stick around to hear two amazing soon-to-be Kindergarteners tell you what you need to know about Pre-school. Ben and Andy are great, but Owen and Grant are WAY cooler to listen to this week.

We're back in August -- enjoy some time to reset! Head to https://www.linktree.com/liveinthelabschools to listen to this week or catch up on other great conversations.

05/28/2026

Inspired by a family legacy of teaching, senior elementary education major Nia Franklin is preparing to make an impact in classrooms of her own ❤️🍎 Read how this future is turning passion into purpose.

Senior elementary education major Nia Franklin, who hopes to teach fourth grade, received the Dr. Jeanne B. Morris and Dr. Charles E. Morris College of Education Fund scholarship.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day, . The University and the College of Education are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26.

05/24/2026

Our next Redbird Educator Teaching Award Honoree we are to introduce - Paulina Dabrowska! 🍎🏆

Paulina Dabrowska earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is completing a master’s in English Education at Illinois State University, focusing on strengthening literacy through a workshop model.

She teaches Experiencing Literature, Journalism, and AP Literature at University High School, where her classroom emphasizes creativity, discussion, and authentic learning. Paulina is dedicated to elevating student voices through experiences beyond the classroom, guiding students in producing The Clarion and The Clarionette and organizing opportunities such as public poetry readings, mock trials, and student film showcases.

She has partnered with Illinois State’s English Department and connected students with professionals, including visits to WGLT studios. Her AP Literature students consistently demonstrate strong achievement.

At U-High, Paulina collaborates with colleagues to improve instruction and mentors aspiring educators from Illinois State, helping them build practical classroom experience.