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Bridging the gap in the curriculum: Indigenous scholars present in response to HB 1633 Native American History

A new Illinois law, HB 1633, mandates that every public school shall include a unit of instruction studying the events of the Native American experience and history within the Midwest and the state. As a result of HB 1633’s implementation, a group of educators recognized a critical need due to a gap in curriculum and took action to organize a professional development event in response through support from a College of Education SEED grant. 
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Friendship outside the classroom: Dr. Benjamin Wellenreiter and Dr. Yun-Ching Chung observe the social lives of middle schoolers with and without disabilities

Funded by the University Research Grant (URG) Fellowship, Dr. Benjamin Wellenreiter and Dr. Yun-Ching Chung ventured beyond traditional classroom settings to explore the intricate friendships between middle school students with and without disabilities.  
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Graduating Redbirds: Ethan Edwards is leaving Illinois State a more accessible place

A Laboratory Schools alum who will soon become an Illinois State alum, too, has left a legacy at Illinois State.  
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Back in action: Innovation hub and incubator project reignited 

Illinois State University is revisiting the conversation about an innovation hub and business incubator. The original plans for a physical space were placed on hold in 2022 after a developer decided not to construct a four-story building in Uptown Normal that would have housed the business incubator among other private businesses.  
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Collaboration between Srinakharinwirot University and ISU empowers cross-cultural connections

Doctoral students from Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) in Bangkok, Thailand, spent three weeks at Illinois State University attending workshops, exploring campus, and developing research projects.  
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