Leading Off 2018 With Energy and Promise Dean James D. Anderson The spring semester has gotten off to a dynamic start at the College of Education. In the last few months we have spearheaded a timely Dean's Diversity talk, earned a No. 5 ranking from The Best Schools for our online program, and sponsored the annual Creative Writing Expressions Competition. Read more... |
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Ed Psych Study Discovers Key to Willpower Those who believe they have an abundant supply of self-control are more likely to feel invigorated by mentally taxing activities, according to a study by Christopher Napolitano of the Department of Educational Psychology. Read more... |
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Many Parents of Children with Disabilities Lack Care Plans Fewer than half of parents of children with disabilities develop plans to ensure their child's needs will be met in the event of the parent's or other caregiver's death, according to a nationwide survey by Associate Professor Meghan Burke. Read more... |
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EPOL Scholar's Research to Focus on Immigrants, Refugees Liv Dávila, an assistant professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership, will be involved in two research projects that focus on immigrants and refugees. Read more... |
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Paper Examines Pay-it-Forward College Financing Policies A study by Jennifer Delaney shows that pay-it-forward financing programs could have differing effects on college access and voter support for tax subsidies, depending on how individual voters fare economically. Read more... |
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TIER-ED Will Lead Campus in the Learning Sciences The Technology Innovations in Educational Research and Design (TIER-ED) initiative is underway at the College of Education. TIER-ED Director Robb Lindgren said being on the forefront of how new technologies are used to address critical problems in education is something Illinois is "built to do." Read more... |
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Special Education Professor Named University Scholar Associate Professor Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky was named a University Scholar, one of the top honors an Illinois professor can receive that recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Read more... |
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Lecture Series Sheds Light on Critical Issues The Dean's Diversity Lecture Series highlights internationally renowned scholars who address important issues of diversity, encouraging ongoing introspection on timely issues. Learn more and watch past lectures. |
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OCCRL Expands Outreach to Underserved Populations New grants at the Office of Community College Research and Leadership are focusing on STEM pathways and transitioning learners at community colleges. Read more... |
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LEND Training Equips Students to Help Those with Disabilities The College of Education has hosted two yearlong training sessions for students of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program, which prepares participants to expertly enhance the quality of life for children with disabilities. Read more... |
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