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Dr. Bryan Zugelder named new dean of the College of Education 

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Ani Yazedjian, has named Dr. Bryan Zugelder the dean of Illinois State University’s College of Education, effective July 1. 
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Drs. Grace Kang and Sonia Kline share critical and humanizing writing pedagogies 

Drs. Sonia Kline and Grace Kang have co-authored several articles on teacher candidates in the writing methods classroom, are working on a book about bridging the gap between critical theory and pedagogical practice in writing instruction, and have applied for a Small Research Grant on Education from the Spencer Foundation to collaborate with teacher educators and kindergarten–sixth grade writing teachers around the United States. 
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Picture perfect: Image of Research exhibit shines light on ISU’s diverse student research

University Galleries hosted the Office of Student Research's sixth annual Image of Research exhibit and reception February 13, displaying the entries of 19 finalists in the student research competition. 
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School of Teaching and Learning’s Quackademics makes a splash in alumni classrooms

Since September of 2024 when the School of Teaching and learning sent red rubber duckies to alumni teaching in classrooms, the department mailbox has been flooded with stories and photos of the flock's adventures. 
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From campus to classroom: ISU alumni bring passion and perspective to middle school teaching

Teaching middle school is often described as one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences in the education field. Two Illinois State University alumni discuss what it's like to teach this unique age group. 

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