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News & Highlights
Traveling maps at Metcalf make social studies matter
Dr. Irenea Walker and Kimberly Carthans partnered to make space for geography by implementing the Traveling Maps project in a third-grade classroom at Thomas Metcalf School.
Mathematics in motion: Dr. Beth MacDonald explores Guatemalan cultural connections through early number development
This summer, Dr. Beth MacDonald spent a week in rural Guatemala engaging in professional learning through HELPS International to gain a new perspective on the role of culture in math classrooms.
ISU’s doctoral students lead the future of special education
The Department of Special Education’s doctoral program is making a significant impact across Illinois. Current students, recent graduates, and faculty agree that the program prepares doctoral candidates well as they dive into research, discover new methods of teaching special education, and examine their own practices to achieve the best outcomes. “We offer an Ed.D. program
Hands-on learning with lasting impact: Maddie Rowan’s work with the SEAT Center
The Department of Special Education is proud to highlight the work and dedication of Maddie Rowan, a learning and behavior major who is also earning an Early Childhood Letter of Approval. Rowan has made a strong impact both inside and outside the classroom through her involvement with the Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center.
The College of Education’s Statewide Standard: Stories from your alma mater
Throughout this year, our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors have consistently united to continue our legacy of preparing outstanding teachers and education leaders.College Events
Queer for Fear Live!
Wed, October 15, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Normal Theatre
Meet-and-greet with Heather Petrocelli and Joshua Grannell (Queer for Fear Live! series)
Thu, October 16, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ DeGarmo Hall, 551
All About Evil screening and director talkback (Queer for Fear Live! series)
Thu, October 16, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Normal Theater
Education Career Fair
Tue, October 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Horton Field House
Graduate School Series: Life of a Grad Student
Wed, October 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ virtual
Screening of Frankenstein (1931) at the Normal Theater (Queering Horror film series)
Wed, October 29, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Normal Theatre
Success Looks Like Me
Thu, October 30, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, virtual
Conversations Café
Fri, October 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Office of International Engagement Lobby, Fell Hall, Second Floor
Redbird Career Trek: Employer Site Visit
Tue, November 4, 2025 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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