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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 9h

We know that when searching for a school, costs are a concern.

Luckily, there are over 100 scholarships to help students pursue their degrees.
And don't forget about Illinois Promise, which offers 4️⃣ years of tuition, fees, housing, and more to those who qualify

More: https://bit.ly/3IDNohz

Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 2d

Published: Gabriel Rodriguez, assistant professor EPOL, was recently published in AERA Open. His article examines racially minoritized youth's activism at a suburban high school in Iowa.

More: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/597056302

Rodriguez Published in AERA Open on Racial Minorities and Activism

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 5d

Can't wait another second to be an Illini?

You can apply to Illinois early action by November 1. That means you'll find out if you're an Illini early.

Get started today: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/myillini-apply

Incoming University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students gather for a Welcome Celebration for a picnic in the tailgate areas and a resource fair at Grange Grove. The event was a chance for students to meet new friends and learn about campus services available for students. The event followed the New Student Convocation.

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to EPOL Ed.M. student Logan Pender on being named a delegate representing the DMUN Foundation at the Social Forum of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

More: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/1879441317

Pender Selected DMUN Youth Delegate to the 2025 UN Social Forum

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 7d

University Primary School is hosting an open house for prospective families on October 7. Stop in to learn about Uni Primary's Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum and tour the school.

More info: https://uniprimary.illinois.edu/

A teacher sitting at a table with young students in a classroom, smiling and interacting with a child who is speaking to them.

Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 8d

You're Invited ✉️

Join us on October 23 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for a celebration of our Campus-Recognized Centers:

🔸 Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA)
🔹 Center for Research and Innovation in Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL)

RSVP by 10/15: https://bit.ly/4o04CVf

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to @epsyatillinois.bsky.social Nidia Ruedas-Gracia on being published in Sleep Health Journal. Ruedas-Gracia is part of a team studying the effects of discrimination on asian-american college students' sleep patterns.

More: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/1147864642

Ruedas-Gracia Publishes in Sleep Health Journal

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to our eight faculty members who have earned promotions and tenure for the 2025-26 school year. We're glad to have you here as you continue your research and teaching missions.

https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/1784104733

2025 Faculty Promotions

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 13d

The waitlist for college classes in Illinois prisons is almost 2000 names long. For Rebecca Ginsburg, director of the Education Justice Project, this shows that further investment is needed to help incarcerated students set themselves up for life outside of prison.

For Every Person in an Illinois Prison College Class, Another Waits Their Turn

Research shows that getting educated in prison helps prevent people from going back. In Illinois, new state data shows that higher education opportunities inside are sparse. Education Justice Project ...

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Paul Bruno @paul-bruno.com · 13d

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 14d

We hope to see you at the Goldstick Family Lectures in the Study of Communication Disorders tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the University of Illinois Philanthropy Center, 303 St. Mary's Road in Champaign.

Event Info: https://bit.ly/4nmm9al

Promotional poster for The Goldstick Family Lecture in the Study of Communication Disorders, scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025. The background features a blue gradient design.

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 14d

Feelin' that True Illini Spirit 🧡💙

A person painting the word "EDUC" on a window, with decorative elements and a "GO" sign visible in the background.

Five individuals standing in front of large colorful letters spelling "HOMECOMING."

Glass doors of the College of Education building decorated with vibrant window paintings that include encouraging words and symbols related to education, with reflections of the surrounding area visible.

Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 14d

We hope to see you at the Goldstick Family Lectures in the Study of Communication Disorders tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the University of Illinois Philanthropy Center, 303 St. Mary's Road in Champaign.

Event Info: https://bit.ly/4nmm9al

Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 15d

Always great to spend time with legends.

Thanks to Bill Cope for his presentation, and to Deans Susan Fowler, Mary Kalantzis, James D. Anderson, and Chrystalla Mouza for their participation in our panel.

Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to @epsyatillinois.bsky.social Cherie Avent on receiving the Marcia Guttentag Promising New Evaluator Award from @amevalassociation.bsky.social.

Avent Honored with Award from the American Evaluation Association

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 16d

We hope to see you tomorrow for our book talk and legends panel in room 2 at 12:15 p.m. A short reception will follow. All are welcome.

More: https://education.illinois.edu/about/events/event/2025/09/23/default-calendar/arguments-for-learning-book-talk-and-legends-panel-discussion

'Book Talk & Legends Panel' event on September 23, 2025, at 12:15 PM, featuring authors Bill Coberg and Walter Feinberg, as well as deans Chrystalla Mouza, James D. Anderson, Mary Kalantzis, and Susan Fowler.

Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 19d

Next week's Goldstick Family Lecture will be the first without either of the namesake founders. However, the mission that Philip and Beverly Goldstick envisioned continues with a three-pronged effort to help children with communication disorders lead independent and meaningful lives.

Unlocking Hope: Goldstick Initiative Amplifies Voices in Special Education

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 20d

Educational Psychology's Melissa Goodnight's new book, Cases Integrating Ethnography and Evaluation, will be released on Sept. 25. It examines connections between ethnography and evaluation in education, wrestling with pressing justice and equity issues in today's society.

https://bit.ly/4gv4aMj

Book Edited by Goodnight to Publish This Month

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 21d

Join us on October 8th at 12:15 p.m. for the first installment of this year's Dean's Distinguished Speakers Series featuring Dr. Panayiota Kendeou. She will speak on this year's theme, Boldly Education: Leading the Future of Education.

More Info: https://bit.ly/4mkqXLQ

Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 21d

The School of Architecture is hosting an exhibit about the 2013 Chicago school closures in the atrium of Temple Hoyne Buell Hall that features a building-sized map and an interactive teacher's desk created by Asif Wilson.

RSVP for a screening of Beyond Closure: https://bit.ly/46ombHv

The Beyond Closure exhibit in Temple Hoyne Buell Hall.

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 22d

Angel Vélez, Ph.D. '21 EPOL, has been named to a vacant seat on the Chicago School Board by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Vélez will serve District 9A, which covers parts of Chicago's south side.

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EPOL Alum Named to Chicago Public School Board

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 23d

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 23d

🔸Wenhao David Huang: Dean's Fellow for Pathway Initiatives
🔹Theopolies Moton III: Dean's Fellow for Student Inclusion
🔸Michelle Perry: Dean's Fellow for Faculty Development

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 23d

🔹Helen Neville: Chair, Educational Psychology at Illinois
🔸Tamara Bertrand Jones: Director, Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA)
🔹Emily Stone: Executive Director of School Partnerships

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 23d

The College of Education is proud to announce nine leadership appointments for the 2025-26 school year:

🔸Robb Lindgren: Associate Dean for Research
🔹Lorenzo Baber: Head, Education Policy, Organization & Research
🔸Joshua Danish: Head, Curriculum & Instruction at Illinois

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Education at Illinois @educationillinois.bsky.social · 26d

On the upswing 📈

This year's freshman class is one of the largest in the College's history! Some stats:

🔸 240 first-year students, a 20% increase over 2024
🔹 Secondary Education: +64%
🔸 Computer Science + Education: +42%
🔹 In the last decade, our undergraduate enrollment has grown by 35%

Education Welcomes Largest First-Year Class Since 1971

Big milestone enrollment numbers were reported for the 2025-26 school year by the College of Education and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The 2025 numbers include historic numbers of first-y...

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