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Addressing the challenges facing today's learners by advancing knowledge & impacting policy through research, teaching, & outreach. #GreatMinds #ThinkEdIllinois

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 12h

Congratulations to Sarah Zehr Gantz, Ph.D. '16 EPOL, on receiving the Athena Award from the Executive Club of Champaign County. Gantz, who is an adjunct faculty member in the College, currently serves as associate vice president of academic affairs for the University of Illinois system.

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Alumna Zehr Gantz Wins 2026 Athena Award

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 30/09/2026

Ok, NOW we're in the homecoming spirit 🧡💙

The window displays colorful decorations with the words "Let's Go Illini," "HOCO 23," and other Illini-themed designs. There's a drawing of a bus, an apple with a heart, and a character in orange and blue attire. Trees and a brick building are visible in the background.

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Cartoon mascots depicted on a window, both are orange and white worm-like figures wearing blue graduation caps with the letter "I." One holds a book, and the other sits on a stack of books. Speech bubbles above them spell "ILL" and "INI" in orange and blue. The background shows a university campus building.

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 29/09/2026

Congrats to @ciatillinois.bsky.social's Gayithri Jayathirtha on receiving the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. It recognizes early-career faculty with the potential to serve as role models in research and education and advance their department’s or institution’s mission.

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Jayathirtha Receives NSF CAREER Award

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 28/09/2026

Sometimes it feels like you need a science degree to comprehend all the medical data that comes your way when managing type 1 diabetes. Cynthia D’Angelo wants to change that by investigating ways to make the data more digestible and easier to learn through her new NSF-backed study.

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Creating Learning Tools for Confident Choices

Creating Learning Tools for Confident Choices by Ashley Lawrence / Sep 24, 2026 Learning to enjoy life to the fullest is a process for everyone. Two College of Education researchers are designing solutions to make this learning process a bit simpler fo...

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 25/09/2026

Youth Literature Festival Community day is Saturday! Join us at the I Hotel and Conference Center to meet some of your favorite children's and young adult authors, enjoy performances, book signings, activities, and more! More Info: youthlitfest.education.illinois.edu…

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 24/09/2026

How do we keep more science and math teachers in the classroom? A new study from the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative explores why these teachers stay in their jobs and what contributes to their job satisfaction.

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IWERC and NORC release two reports on rural science and mathematics teacher retention

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 22/09/2026

While the demand for education in Illinois prisons is higher than ever, access to those classes still lags according to state data. Education Justice Project's Ashton Klekamp talked with OpenCampus and WBEZ about the data, and the need to expand access for incarcerated students.

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EJP: Education Access Needs Expansion in Illinois Prisons

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 21/09/2026

Fall enrollment numbers showed growth in a number of areas for us this year: - 30% total enrollment growth since 2016 - Huge growth in CS+Ed. and Secondary Ed. Math majors - New programs like Trauma-Informed Education and Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization are seeing massive gains

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Education at Illinois Maintains Strong Enrollment for Fall 2026

It's another record-breaking enrollment year for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with growth for the College of Education included. The College's overall student enrollment continues to t...

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University of Illinois News Bureau @news.illinois.edu · 03/09/2026

The Alma Project, a new character education project at the University of Illinois, aims to cultivate the qualities of neighborliness and purpose in Illinois undergraduate students and enhance campus culture. @educationillinois.bsky.social Read more here: news.illinois.edu/illinois-new...

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 18/09/2026

Our NSF-funded FRACTAL group has been busy this summer! Their work explores how teachers learn to integrate human-centered design into geometry instruction. From designing culturally relevant challenges to tracing student learning during authentic design experiences. More: bit.ly/4xvPWSg

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NSF-Funded FRACTAL Group Shares Research on Human Centered Design

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 17/09/2026

We’re honored to recognize four alumni whose impact on education has been felt far and wide: 🔸 Robert Griegoliet 🔹 Steven Launius 🔸 Terry Vaughan III 🔹 Danielle A. Murchison Read more about our awardees and the upcoming Salute to Education event: bit.ly/4AfO7v3

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 15/09/2026

We’re welcoming three new faces to our faculty ranks this fall: 🔸 Christian Hines - @ciatillinois.bsky.social 🔹 Sandra Camargo Salamanca - @epsyatillinois.bsky.social 🔸 Nikki Wright - Education Policy, Organization & Leadership More: bit.ly/4r9ulxb

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 14/09/2026

Keeping the momentum going with our newest Illini ⏩ Key stats from the 2026-27 tenth-day numbers: -College enrollment up 30% over 10 years -Students from underrepresented populations up 53% over 10 years -First-gen students up 198% over 10 years -International Students from 38 countries & 41 states

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 11/09/2026

Investing in our own. We’re proud to announce that 11 faculty members have earned promotions for 2026-27. Additionally, Stephanie Toliver received the Campus Distinguished Promotion, recognizing extraordinary work. We’re pleased to have them at Illinois for years to come. bit.ly/4xKtzcw

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 11/09/2026

Join us one week from today for the Goldstick Family Lecture. 🗣️ Dr. Jennifer Kurth: Inclusive Education: The Right to Belong 📍 U. of I. Philanthropy Center ⏰ 4:00 p.m. More info: education.illinois.edu/alumni/the-g…

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to Haeryun Kim on being recognized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea for her academic performance and leadership qualities.

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EPOL Ph.D. Candidate Receives Award from The Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 10/09/2026

Three faculty members from our College will serve as Op-Ed Project Public Voices Fellows for 2026-27: 🔶 Rochelle Gutierrez, professor C&I 🔷 Jon Hale, professor EPOL 🔶 Mirelsie Velazquez, associate professor EPOL More:

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Three from Education Named Op-Ed Project Public Voices Fellows

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 08/09/2026

A new initiative developed by College of Education faculty and staff aims to promote neighborliness on the Illinois campus. The Alma Project will use coursework and community service to inspire students and faculty to be active neighbors who contribute to their communities’ well-being.

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Illinois’ New Character Development Project Aims to Cultivate Neighborliness

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 04/09/2026

Congrats to EPOL alum Marisol Jimenez on being named an Illini Science Policy Program Scholar. She will work with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Broadband to address challenges in agriculture, digital & health equity, education, and environmental justice.

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Jimenez Named Illini Science Policy Program Scholar

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 04/09/2026

More than a billion people worldwide live with a disability, yet few websites are fully accessible, and few students receive training in designing technologies that are accessible to them Join us Sept. 9 for this talk featuring Rachel Adler from @ischoolui.bsky.social. More: bit.ly/4gQTSGY

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 03/09/2026

Congratulations to Royel Johnson, Ed.M. '11 EPOL, on being named editor of The Review of Higher Education, the flagship journal of the Association for the Study of Higher Education.

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Alum Johnson Named Editor of The Review of Higher Education

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 03/09/2026

Game. Day. I-L-L baby!

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 03/09/2026

We mourn the passing of the 11th dean of the College of Education, P. David Pearson. He was a decorated researcher in the field of literacy. He was named a member of the National Academy of Education in 2003, an AERA Fellow in 2009, and this year, elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 01/09/2026

If you're excited to be an Illini, put your hands up 🙌 Applications for the class of 2031 are NOW OPEN! Apply: www.admissions.illinois.edu/start-y…

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 01/09/2026

The College of Education is saddened to announce the passing of Tom McGreal. He served as a professor in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership for 32 years. McGreal was known as a leader in educational administration and teacher evaluation research.

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Former Faculty Member Tom McGreal Passes Away

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 31/08/2026

Congratulations to Amber Ray (SPED) and Miray Tekkumru-Kisa (C&I) on being named to the Emerging Research Leaders Academy by @illinoishealth.bsky.social Read More:

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Two from Education Named to Emerging Research Leaders Academy

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 26/08/2026

One Month from today! Join us at the I Hotel and Conference Center for a day celebrating reading! Meet some of your favorite authors and illustrators and participate in fun activities. This event is free and open to all. More Info: youthlitfest.education.illinois.edu…

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 25/08/2026

WATCH: @epsyatillinois.bsky.social Professor @hchadlane.bsky.social provides his expertise on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom with Fox 32 Chicago.

How teachers are balancing AI in the classroom as students return to school

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 24/08/2026

They grow up so fast 🥹 Happy first day of classes to all of our Illini!

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 21/08/2026

New year, new faces. What up, class of 2030 🧡

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 20/08/2026

Save the date: September 17 Join us for the Goldstick Family Lecture in Communication Disorders at the U. of I. Philanthropy. Our featured speaker is Dr. Jennifer Kurtz of the University of Kansas. More Info: education.illinois.edu/alumni/the-g…

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to Victoria Loidl, an EPOL Ph.D. student, on receiving the 2026 Graduate Student Leadership Award from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. Loidl was selected for her leadership and work serving undergraduate and graduate students on-and off-campus at Illinois

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EPOL Ph.D. Student Wins Leadership Award from AAACE

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 18/08/2026

Explore this new asynchronous course that will prepare K-12 educators to teach the new state climate change curriculum thoughtfully and in ways that foster meaningful engagement and action. Apply for this Fall today ⬇️

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College Offers New Climate Change Education Microcredential for Teachers

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 17/08/2026

Congratulations to EPOL professors Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis on receiving honorary doctorates from the University of Patras in Greece. More on this great honor: blogs.illinois.edu/view/1526/178719…

Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 14/08/2026

This year’s cohort is partnering with community organizations across Illinois to improve understanding and practices in education. Read more about their research and partnerships:

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Announcing the 2026-27 Public Engagement Fellows

Now in its fifth year, this program enhances ongoing community engagement efforts of the College of Education. Fellows' work strengthens campus-community ties and gives educational partners more oppor...

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 06/08/2026

Congratulations to alumna Anjali Forber Pratt, Ph.D. ’12 EPOL, on being named head of the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois-Chicago Forber-Pratt is a nationally recognized scholar of disability identity development and was a USA Paralympian in 2008 & 2012

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Forber-Pratt Named Head of UIC Dept. of Disability and Human Development

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 05/08/2026

Osly Flores, assistant professor EPOL, was named a recipient of the Jozef and Huguette Cohen Innovation Award. Flores will receive support to investigate heritage sites of slavery in Ghana and South Africa as sources for reparative educational practice and collective memory.

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Flores Earns Cohen Innovation Award from OVCRI

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 04/08/2026

When a family needs guidance on a complex issue like skill development, autism, or limb differences, finding the right resources can be tough. Illinois Early Learning Project is celebrating 25 years as a resource for families throughout Illinois and continues to develop resources for evolving needs.

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How the Illinois Early Learning Project is Helping Families, Teachers, and Young Children Thrive

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 31/07/2026

While the story of Ada Lovelace is inspiring and shows off her natural talent for math and science, a new study from @epsyatillinois.bsky.social's Jessica Gladstone finds that biographies that show off an innate skill may actually discourage students instead of inspiring them.

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Scientists’ Biographies May Demotivate, Not Inspire, Children to Study Science

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 29/07/2026

Congratulations to Riley Parks, a secondary education graduate, on being one of seven Illinois students to receive a Fulbright grant. Parks will use her Fulbright award to teach English in Taiwan.

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Recent Grad Earns Fulbright Grant

Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 23/07/2026

A new study co-authored by Special Education assistant professor Erica Mason and published by the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs highlights the importance of the new Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan to improve math achievement for Illinois Students. Read More:

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Report Urges Illinois to Close Gaps in Math Achievement and Boost Outcomes

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 22/07/2026

Congratulations to Fleda Mask Jackson, Ph.D. '91 EPSY, on receiving the 2026 UIAA Diversity and Inclusion Award. Jackson is a national expert on maternal mental health, researching stress and depression as risk factors for pregnancy outcomes. She will be honored at the awards ceremony in October.

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Mask Jackson Named 2026 UIAA Diversity and Inclusion Award Winner

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 21/07/2026

Congratulations to our Fighting Illini student-athletes who have accomplished so much on the field of play and in the classroom: 🥎 Adisyn Caryl - Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (4.0), Academic All-Big Ten 🏐 Kenzie Cogan - Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (4.0) ⚾️ Jack Zebig - Academic All-Big Ten

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Education Athletes Earn Big Ten Honors

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 20/07/2026

As an undergrad, Katie Davenport couldn’t get enough of her Principles in Teaching Literature to Children and Youth course. She frequently emailed instructor Karla Möller with ideas and questions. Now a Ph.D. student, Katie is still close with Möller, and she is teaching the course that shaped her.

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From Taking the Course to Teaching It

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 16/07/2026

Congratulations to Nancy P. O'Brien, one of the founding organizers of the Youth Literature Festival, on receiving the Outstanding Public Engagement Award from the University of Illinois Library.

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YLF's O'Brien Receives Outstanding Public Engagement Award

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 15/07/2026

OneOp will host the no-cost, four-week professional development series, Military Family Readiness Academy, in August. The Academy is designed for a broad professional audience to explore strategies for building partnerships, strengthening local systems, and improving support for military families.

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OneOp to Host Military Family Readiness Academy

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 14/07/2026

Back in 2002, Oliver Tapaha and Jennifer Johnson met as young educators in the Native teacher preparation cohort. Fast forward 20 years, and they are researching their “dream project” as assistant professors. How they’re exploring the program that shaped them and Indigenous research methods:

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Early Career Scholars Awarded Grant to Study Long-Term Impact of Native Teacher Preparation Program

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 02/07/2026

Wendy and Chris Harris are University of Illinois lifers, even if they didn’t intend to be. What started as a three-year plan turned into a lifetime of service across many units on campus. Now, they’ve founded the Harris Family Scholarship Fund for Education to give back to their Illinois family.

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From Connection to Commitment

The Harris Family Scholarship Fund for Education is a new scholarship for students in the College, intended to support their education, help strengthen their community connection and enable them to re...

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 01/07/2026

Congrats to Maria Alejandra Quintero, Ed.D. student in EPOL. She was honored for her presentation "Designing Global Partnerships for Lasting Dual Degree and 2+2 Programs."

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EPOL Ed.D. Student Wins Best Poster at NAFSA

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Education at Illinois @education.illinois.edu · 30/06/2026

Congratulations to Educational Psychology assistant professor Kaylin Ratner and Ph.D. student Hou Xie on their publication in the Journal of Research on Adolescence. The duo examines one of the measurement tools for adolescent purpose, the Claremont Purpose Scale, to enhance its utility.

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Xie, Ratner Publish Paper in Journal of Research on Adolescence

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