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We're proud to say that, once again, according to @usnews.com, our graduate programs are among the best in the nation, with eight programs ranking in the top twenty nationwide.
We're proud to say that, once again, according to @usnews.com, our graduate programs are among the best in the nation, with eight programs ranking in the top twenty nationwide.
You never know where your I-L-L will be met with an I-N-I.
Cecilia Vaughn-Guy, an on-campus student, and D. Bryant Ramirez, an online student, had never met. But despite living nearly 8,000 miles apart, they connected at the Academy of Human Resource Development conference in Bangkok.
Cecilia Vaughn-Guy, an on-campus student, and D. Bryant Ramirez, an online student, had never met. But despite living nearly 8,000 miles apart, they connected at the Academy of Human Resource Development conference in Bangkok.
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
You never know where your I-L-L will be met with an I-N-I.
Cecilia Vaughn-Guy, an on-campus student, and D. Bryant Ramirez, an online student, had never met. But despite living nearly 8,000 miles apart, they connected at the Academy of Human Resource Development conference in Bangkok.
Cecilia Vaughn-Guy, an on-campus student, and D. Bryant Ramirez, an online student, had never met. But despite living nearly 8,000 miles apart, they connected at the Academy of Human Resource Development conference in Bangkok.
Congratulations to Idalia Nuñez, associate professor @ciatillinois.bsky.social, on the publication of her new edited book, Theories, Models, and Practices of Literacy.
More: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/142993132
More: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/142993132
Nuñez Publishes Edited Book on Literacy
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November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Congratulations to Idalia Nuñez, associate professor @ciatillinois.bsky.social, on the publication of her new edited book, Theories, Models, and Practices of Literacy.
More: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/142993132
More: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/142993132
We’re thrilled to share our 2025 Impact Report, Visionary, showcasing the important work within our strategic vision areas of research, teaching, public engagement, and stewarding resources. Explore the 2025 report for yourself now.
https://impactreport.education.illinois.edu/2025/
https://impactreport.education.illinois.edu/2025/
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
We’re thrilled to share our 2025 Impact Report, Visionary, showcasing the important work within our strategic vision areas of research, teaching, public engagement, and stewarding resources. Explore the 2025 report for yourself now.
https://impactreport.education.illinois.edu/2025/
https://impactreport.education.illinois.edu/2025/
Who’s ready for a merch drop?
The College of Education pop-up store is officially live! We’ve brought back some of your favorites, along with new designs and new products!
This is a LIMITED TIME pop-up, so order before December 2.
Order: https://dixon-graphics.com/educationillinois/
The College of Education pop-up store is officially live! We’ve brought back some of your favorites, along with new designs and new products!
This is a LIMITED TIME pop-up, so order before December 2.
Order: https://dixon-graphics.com/educationillinois/
November 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Who’s ready for a merch drop?
The College of Education pop-up store is officially live! We’ve brought back some of your favorites, along with new designs and new products!
This is a LIMITED TIME pop-up, so order before December 2.
Order: https://dixon-graphics.com/educationillinois/
The College of Education pop-up store is officially live! We’ve brought back some of your favorites, along with new designs and new products!
This is a LIMITED TIME pop-up, so order before December 2.
Order: https://dixon-graphics.com/educationillinois/
Easing the learning curve for those with Type 1 Diabetes
For World Diabetes Day, we’re highlighting new research by Associate Professor Cynthia D’Angelo, the PI of an NSF-funded study that aims to help people navigate the complex information needed to manage their disease.
For World Diabetes Day, we’re highlighting new research by Associate Professor Cynthia D’Angelo, the PI of an NSF-funded study that aims to help people navigate the complex information needed to manage their disease.
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Easing the learning curve for those with Type 1 Diabetes
For World Diabetes Day, we’re highlighting new research by Associate Professor Cynthia D’Angelo, the PI of an NSF-funded study that aims to help people navigate the complex information needed to manage their disease.
For World Diabetes Day, we’re highlighting new research by Associate Professor Cynthia D’Angelo, the PI of an NSF-funded study that aims to help people navigate the complex information needed to manage their disease.
We're working to make teaching math easier 👩🏫
Our Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education class visited University Primary School to conduct observations. They witnessed firsthand how teachers promote creativity, agency, and enthusiasm for math by engaging students in problem solving.
Our Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education class visited University Primary School to conduct observations. They witnessed firsthand how teachers promote creativity, agency, and enthusiasm for math by engaging students in problem solving.
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We're working to make teaching math easier 👩🏫
Our Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education class visited University Primary School to conduct observations. They witnessed firsthand how teachers promote creativity, agency, and enthusiasm for math by engaging students in problem solving.
Our Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education class visited University Primary School to conduct observations. They witnessed firsthand how teachers promote creativity, agency, and enthusiasm for math by engaging students in problem solving.
Sourabh Garg, a @ciatillinois.bsky.social Ph.D. student, presented a paper at the Psychology of Mathematics Education Conference. It is part of an NSF-funded project, “Engaging teachers in integrating human-centered design for geometry problem-based instruction.”
Ph.D. Student Presents Paper on Human Centered Design
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November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Sourabh Garg, a @ciatillinois.bsky.social Ph.D. student, presented a paper at the Psychology of Mathematics Education Conference. It is part of an NSF-funded project, “Engaging teachers in integrating human-centered design for geometry problem-based instruction.”
Asif Wilson, assistant professor @ciatillinois.bsky.social, has published an article in the Journal of Professional Development Education.
It explores the experiences of social studies teachers who participated in professional development on the school-prison nexus and justice-centered praxes.
It explores the experiences of social studies teachers who participated in professional development on the school-prison nexus and justice-centered praxes.
Wilson Published in Professional Development in Education Journal
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November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Asif Wilson, assistant professor @ciatillinois.bsky.social, has published an article in the Journal of Professional Development Education.
It explores the experiences of social studies teachers who participated in professional development on the school-prison nexus and justice-centered praxes.
It explores the experiences of social studies teachers who participated in professional development on the school-prison nexus and justice-centered praxes.
Unmatched Fall vibes on campus right now 🍁🧡
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Unmatched Fall vibes on campus right now 🍁🧡
Christina Swanson, an @epsyatillinois.bsky.social alumna, made one small change with her students. She decided to focus on connection rather than evaluation.
Now, her students feel more confident, empowered, and validated, while Swanson feels a renewed sense of purpose and agency.
Now, her students feel more confident, empowered, and validated, while Swanson feels a renewed sense of purpose and agency.
Can Educators Focus on Connection Rather Than Grades?
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November 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Christina Swanson, an @epsyatillinois.bsky.social alumna, made one small change with her students. She decided to focus on connection rather than evaluation.
Now, her students feel more confident, empowered, and validated, while Swanson feels a renewed sense of purpose and agency.
Now, her students feel more confident, empowered, and validated, while Swanson feels a renewed sense of purpose and agency.
Five researchers from the College of Education have published a new article in the American Journal of Evaluation focusing on designing culturally responsive and values-engaged evaluations for school-based equity programs.
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Group of Scholars Publish Culturally Responsive Evaluation in Gifted Schools
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November 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Five researchers from the College of Education have published a new article in the American Journal of Evaluation focusing on designing culturally responsive and values-engaged evaluations for school-based equity programs.
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Good luck to EPOL Assistant Professor Chang-kyu Kwon as he delivers the keynote address at the 2025 Taipei International Forum on Employment for Persons with Disabilities × International Conference on Human Resource Development.
The conference is this week in Taipei, Taiwan.
The conference is this week in Taipei, Taiwan.
Kwon to Deliver Keynote for Human Resource Development Conference
blogs.illinois.edu
November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Good luck to EPOL Assistant Professor Chang-kyu Kwon as he delivers the keynote address at the 2025 Taipei International Forum on Employment for Persons with Disabilities × International Conference on Human Resource Development.
The conference is this week in Taipei, Taiwan.
The conference is this week in Taipei, Taiwan.
We take Halloween pretty seriously around here...
Have a spooky day! 🎃
Have a spooky day! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We take Halloween pretty seriously around here...
Have a spooky day! 🎃
Have a spooky day! 🎃
Tamara Bertrand Jones clearly remembers the moment that inspired her doctoral work in evaluation and assessment: it was when she read an article by Stafford Hood.
Now Bertrand Jones follows in his footsteps as the director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA).
Now Bertrand Jones follows in his footsteps as the director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA).
CREA: Leadership, Legacy & Looking Forward
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tamara Bertrand Jones clearly remembers the moment that inspired her doctoral work in evaluation and assessment: it was when she read an article by Stafford Hood.
Now Bertrand Jones follows in his footsteps as the director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA).
Now Bertrand Jones follows in his footsteps as the director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA).
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Grad Students! Consider submitting to and presenting at our College's Graduate Student Conference in March here at @educationillinois.bsky.social! education.illinois.edu/student-reso...
Graduate Student Conference
Graduate Student Conference
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October 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Grad Students! Consider submitting to and presenting at our College's Graduate Student Conference in March here at @educationillinois.bsky.social! education.illinois.edu/student-reso...
Let’s fight the flu 💪
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend our Flu Shot Clinic on Monday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the north lobby. Bring your i-card (faculty and staff bring proof of insurance, too) and get your shot. No registration required!
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend our Flu Shot Clinic on Monday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the north lobby. Bring your i-card (faculty and staff bring proof of insurance, too) and get your shot. No registration required!
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Let’s fight the flu 💪
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend our Flu Shot Clinic on Monday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the north lobby. Bring your i-card (faculty and staff bring proof of insurance, too) and get your shot. No registration required!
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend our Flu Shot Clinic on Monday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the north lobby. Bring your i-card (faculty and staff bring proof of insurance, too) and get your shot. No registration required!
The early decision deadline to apply to Illinois is coming up on Saturday, November 1. Don't worry if you're not ready to apply quite yet, the regular decision deadline isn't until January 😊
Get started on your app: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Home/myillini-apply
Get started on your app: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Home/myillini-apply
October 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The early decision deadline to apply to Illinois is coming up on Saturday, November 1. Don't worry if you're not ready to apply quite yet, the regular decision deadline isn't until January 😊
Get started on your app: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Home/myillini-apply
Get started on your app: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Home/myillini-apply
Linda Herrera, professor EPOL, will discuss her new book "Education 2.0: Chronicles of Technological and Cultural Change in Egypt" on November 12 at 4 p.m. in room 223 in Gregory Hall.
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Herrera to Host Book Talk on November 12
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October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Linda Herrera, professor EPOL, will discuss her new book "Education 2.0: Chronicles of Technological and Cultural Change in Egypt" on November 12 at 4 p.m. in room 223 in Gregory Hall.
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Today, we celebrated the two newest campus-recognized centers, the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) and the Center for Research and Innovation in Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL).
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Thank you to everyone who attended!
October 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today, we celebrated the two newest campus-recognized centers, the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) and the Center for Research and Innovation in Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL).
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Since 2022, Illinois state law has required new learning standards for social science education. @ciatillinois.bsky.social Assistant Professor Asif Wilson’s Social Studies Network is working with the state on developing professional training to ensure teachers are prepared to teach the new content.
Are Illinois Social Studies Educators Prepared to Teach Inclusive Topics?
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October 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Since 2022, Illinois state law has required new learning standards for social science education. @ciatillinois.bsky.social Assistant Professor Asif Wilson’s Social Studies Network is working with the state on developing professional training to ensure teachers are prepared to teach the new content.
Mike Pierce admits that he only started taking classes in prison because it was a place to hang out with people he knew. But @ejpatil.bsky.social classes ignited a passion for learning.
Now, he's pursuing his master's degree in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy.
Now, he's pursuing his master's degree in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy.
First EJP Student Admitted into University of Illinois
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October 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Mike Pierce admits that he only started taking classes in prison because it was a place to hang out with people he knew. But @ejpatil.bsky.social classes ignited a passion for learning.
Now, he's pursuing his master's degree in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy.
Now, he's pursuing his master's degree in Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy.
Congratulations to EPOL associate professor Mirelsie Velázquez on being named a Conrad Humanities Scholar.
The Conrad Humanities Scholars Award recognizes promising mid-career scholars and provides financial support for continued achievement, research, and scholarship in the humanities
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The Conrad Humanities Scholars Award recognizes promising mid-career scholars and provides financial support for continued achievement, research, and scholarship in the humanities
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Velázquez Named Conrad Humanities Scholar
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October 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Congratulations to EPOL associate professor Mirelsie Velázquez on being named a Conrad Humanities Scholar.
The Conrad Humanities Scholars Award recognizes promising mid-career scholars and provides financial support for continued achievement, research, and scholarship in the humanities
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The Conrad Humanities Scholars Award recognizes promising mid-career scholars and provides financial support for continued achievement, research, and scholarship in the humanities
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Some say that you can't teach character. Scholars from the College of Education and We CU are setting out to prove them wrong.
A new grant will lay the foundation for Illinois students to "Live Like Alma" through a new civic character education initiative specific to the university.
A new grant will lay the foundation for Illinois students to "Live Like Alma" through a new civic character education initiative specific to the university.
We CU and Team of Scholars Receive Grant from Educating Character Initiative
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October 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Some say that you can't teach character. Scholars from the College of Education and We CU are setting out to prove them wrong.
A new grant will lay the foundation for Illinois students to "Live Like Alma" through a new civic character education initiative specific to the university.
A new grant will lay the foundation for Illinois students to "Live Like Alma" through a new civic character education initiative specific to the university.
The Center for Research and Innovation in Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL) aims to significantly enhance learning in schools and other venues through technology.
Read more about how ITEL will become an interdisciplinary hub for the integration of technology into educational contexts:
Read more about how ITEL will become an interdisciplinary hub for the integration of technology into educational contexts:
ITEL: Collaboration and Innovation in Educational Technology
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October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Center for Research and Innovation in Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL) aims to significantly enhance learning in schools and other venues through technology.
Read more about how ITEL will become an interdisciplinary hub for the integration of technology into educational contexts:
Read more about how ITEL will become an interdisciplinary hub for the integration of technology into educational contexts:
Michele Schutz, assistant professor Special Education, will be a featured speaker at the @hollandbloorview.ca Global Guest Speaker Series.
Her presentation is titled "Collaborative, Community-Engaged, and Cross-System Transitions to Work for Youth with Disabilities."
Her presentation is titled "Collaborative, Community-Engaged, and Cross-System Transitions to Work for Youth with Disabilities."
Schutz to speak at BRI Global Guest Speaker Series
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October 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Michele Schutz, assistant professor Special Education, will be a featured speaker at the @hollandbloorview.ca Global Guest Speaker Series.
Her presentation is titled "Collaborative, Community-Engaged, and Cross-System Transitions to Work for Youth with Disabilities."
Her presentation is titled "Collaborative, Community-Engaged, and Cross-System Transitions to Work for Youth with Disabilities."