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School of Teaching and Learning welcomes new director

Dr. Erin Mikulec was named the permanent Director of the School of Teaching and Learning (TCH), effective July 1, 2025 
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Where are they now?: Dave Bentlin

Dave Bentlin ’88 ’93 retired from a 37-year career at Illinois State in 2022 after serving in roles in the Office of the President, Student Affairs, University Advancement, and College of Education. 
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PDS Spotlight: Bilingual education best practices in action at Chicago Public Schools

Through the Professional Development Schools (PDS) program in the School of Teaching and Learning, student teachers experience a full year immersed in one placement. Specifically, at Chicago Public School District 299 (CPS), interns work in diverse communities with opportunities for exploring bilingual education.  
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A call for representation in children’s literature: Insights from Dr. Terry Husband of the School of Teaching and Learning

Dr. Terry Husband’s research illuminates the critical need for intentional, anti-racist education in early childhood classrooms.  
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College of Education faculty and staff inducted into the Million Dollar Club

Illinois State University recently inducted faculty and staff members into the 2024 Million Dollar Club for securing external funding that has significantly contributed to student learning and educational initiatives.  
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