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Microcredentials for Illinois Educators

by pdh@cote.illinois.edu (Leslie Ellis) / Feb 3, 2025, 9:45 AM

Faculty and units developing microcredentials for Illinois public educators should contact the Council on Teacher Education (CoTE). CoTE coordinates the microcredential process with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) so that Illinois public educators may earn a digital badge on their Professional Educator License. ISBE must approve microcredentials prior to Illinois public educators earning them. Visit the CoTE website for more information.

University Primary School Application Period Now Open

by cwyant@illinois.edu (Christine Wyant) / Jan 29, 2025, 4:15 AM

University Primary School's admissions period is open through March 1 for priority consideration for the 2025-2026 academic year, grades Preschool-5th. Uni Primary has been the lab school of the College of Education here on campus for 50+ years. Visit our website to learn more and schedule a tour. At University Primary School, learning is serious delight!

Understanding the Role of Relationships and Accountability in Research with Youth of Color

by grodrig2@illinois.edu (Gabriel Rodriguez) / Jan 29, 2025, 10:45 AM

The International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education recently published an article I wrote. The article is titled: Enacting thick solidarity through convivencia: Examining relationships and accountability in research with youth of color. I examine the interplay between relationships and accountability to argue that researchers can demonstrate their solidarities with youth in ways by convivendo (co-existing) in ways that speak how they give back. In so doing researchers can work toward humanizing research practices that center the needs and desires of youth.