Congratulations to these faculty members of the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment! David Walker, associate dean for Academic Affairs, and ETRA Professor Tom Smith both received the 2021 “Beyond the Call” award from the Mid-Western Education Research Association (MWERA). The
Read moreAlumni Accomplishments
Congratulations to these alumni who are making a positive impact on the leadership and administration of education at all levels! Josh Barron, Ed.D. Educational Administration, ’12, and Ed.S. Educational Administration, ’06, has been named the next superintendent of Oak Lawn-based Community High
Read moreU-46 paraprofessionals ‘leap’ to begin journey to Special Education degrees
Thirty-five paraprofessionals from School District U-46 have begun their employer-paid pursuit of NIU bachelor’s degrees in Special Education. Part of the College of Education’s PLEDGE-Partnering to Lead and Empower District-Grown Educators initiative, the new Licensed Educator Accelerated Pathway (LEAP) program provides a
Read moreOnline grad programs in good company via U.S. News & World Report rankings
Online master’s programs in the NIU College of Education are in good company, according to the annual rankings released Jan. 25 by U.S. News & World Report. NIU, which has been ranked every year since the distinction debuted in 2013, is tied
Read moreMerritt speaker Sarah Stitzlein to talk on teaching hope, reviving democracy
Where do education and democracy converge? How does education support and sustain democracy? What skills, habits and dispositions must students develop in school to participate in democracy? Questions like these have fascinated Sarah Stitzlein since her undergraduate days double-majoring in Mathematics and
Read moreDownloadable resources offered to live, display commitment to student success
Faculty and staff now can download a “Top 10 Ways to Support Student Success” informational sheet to guide their engagement in this effort. Strategies outlined came directly from the breakout sessions held during the All-College Meeting when COE faculty and staff shared
Read moreKNPE students, faculty, alums converge for advocacy, networking at conference
One year after COVID canceled the annual conference of the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD), members were more than eager to gather again Dec. 2 and 3. That includes students and faculty from the NIU Department of
Read moreReminder: Submit your innovative ideas
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “If only we could do this process this way?” Or, “I wish we offered this program here?” Or, “If we could get access to this resource, it would change the way we support our students?” There
Read moreThree-time alumnus Tim Mack reflects on eight years at NIU, wisdom of moms
“Dear NIU,” the letter begins. “I can’t believe these past eight years have come to an end. I still remember calling my mom after my very first semester at NIU, contemplating whether college was for me because I barely finished above a
Read moreCongratulations!
Congratulations to these members of the NIU College of Education family! Alison Douglas, who graduated from the NIU College of Education in August 2021 with her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, is a co-winner of the AERA Special Interest Group Research in
Read more‘Go Beyond the Stacks’ cues the video
Kanopy is a library database of streaming videos, documentaries and feature films, and it’s a great tool to add streaming media to your course! This two-minute video shows you how to find and request videos in Kanopy, check expiration dates for films
Read moreTerry Borg retires after 16 years linking students with coursework, global travel
Terry Borg was a high schooler in his native Livonia, Mich., when he set his compass for a lifetime in public service and international affairs. Fifty years later, his direction remains unchanged. Borg, senior director of the College of Education’s Office of
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