From emergency permit to a licensed teacher thanks to IU pathway program
As teacher vacancies persist in Indiana, paraprofessionals like instructional assistants are often asked to fill in, obtaining emergency permits to teach in classrooms. The District-Based Alternative Certification Program fills in that gap. Read more about this story at News at IU
2023-2024 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Recipients
Ten deserving students from our incoming class at the IU School of Education Indianapolis have been honored with the prestigious Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, awarded the Indiana Commission of Higher Education.This scholarship is testament to their dedication to the field of education their commitment to making a difference in the lives of in Indiana. Recipients of this scholarship receive $10,000 annually, with a total award of up to $40,000, for agreeing to serve as educators in Indiana for a minimum five years post-graduation.
Freedom Schools is not just a summer program. It is a movement.
Freedom Schools is a movement that captures the history of our country, the talent of young adults, the heart of our children, and the excitement of our greater Indianapolis community.
May 20
Dean’s & Alumni Advisory Council Meeting
301 University Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46202
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SoE Faculty Linda Johnson and Teresa Sosa made courageous and excellent comments that were quoted in the Indy Star article.
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Indy Star Article
Dean Tambra Jackson recently contributed to a Chalkbeat article about the recently revised curriculum of the AP African American course.
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Chalkbeat Article
WalletHub interviewed faculty member, Dr. Cristina Santamaría Graff, as an expert for their article on the "Best Cities for Families".
In this interview, Dr. Cristina Santamaría Graff gave several sources for her answers and detailed the development of a child and family's life based on the city they live in.
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WalletHub
Wayne Township Director of Student Services Sherman Woodard says he has has noticed a change over the last ten years.
Woodard says his staff has seen a significant increase in the number of students dealing with anxiety, depression, and managing their emotions.
Woodard partly attributes the increase to the covid pandemic: students dealing with losing loved ones to the illness; a heightened concern about spreading the disease; also, the social aspect.
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WRTV Article
The IU School of Education in Indianapolis hosted the Indianapolis Regional Spelling Bee.
With help from faculty, staff and Assistant Dean for Student Support and Diversity, Tim Williams, our school was featured on WRTV and WFYI. Photos of the event were provided by our Digital Media Specialist, Brayden Bridgeman.
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WRTV Article
WFYI Article
IU Today Article
IPS wants to make sure more of its students are exposed to college sooner.
Monica Medina, a clinical associate professor at the IU School of Education in Indianapolis, said waiting until high school is often too late to introduce students to college experiences, especially for students who will be the first in their family to complete education beyond high school. “Introducing them to the opportunities, to the different options they may have, can help them think about what they’re doing in high school and the significance of high school,” Medina said.
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Mirror Indy Article
Dr. Roberto Swazo, a professor and the coordinator for the School Counseling Program at Indiana University Indianapolis, broke new ground this year as the first Fulbright Specialist to the nation of Angola. For nearly five weeks, Swazo worked closely with faculty and administrators at Oscar Ribas University in the capital city of Luanda, conducting a series of workshops and consulting with faculty and staff at the university’s Center for Diagnosis and Psychological Guidance.
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Fulbright Program
Indiana University offers several pathways for high school students, high school graduates and college graduates to become licensed teachers.
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News at IU
Educators and community leaders spearheaded a forum aimed at preserving public schools.
The event was in response to House Bill 1136, a measure proposing that any school district in which more than 50% of the students are enrolled in a charter school must be dissolved. The remaining schools would then become charter schools.
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Fox 59 Article
The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved three new degrees at its Feb. 20 meeting that will prepare students for in-demand jobs in education and digital forensics.
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News at IU Article
