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What is education’s role in fostering responsible belief?
Champaign, Ill. — Nicholas Burbules is the Gutgsell Professor Emeritus of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, whose primary research areas include the philosophy of education, the ethics of communication, and technology and education. He is the author of recent papers that explore the communicative “virtues” that support productive discourse […]
Computer science teachers may be better qualified than their peers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Educators and researchers have had longstanding concerns about the quality of computer science instruction in U.S. schools. A recent study exploring student learning and computer science teachers’ qualifications in one state suggests that these teachers may be better qualified than those teaching other subjects, even within the same schools. Paul Bruno, a […]
Young adults juggle conflicting pressures to hurry up ― and wait
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ― Some of the anxiety and frustration that many young adults are experiencing today may be caused by feelings of being caught between opposing forces, some of which pressure them to accelerate their maturation and assume adult responsibilities earlier, while others strive to hold them back, according to a new paper by scholars […]
Staff shortages exceed those for teachers in many Illinois public schools
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ― Despite widespread concern that the pandemic exacerbated existing shortages of teachers, a new study of Illinois public schools indicates that need for other certificated staff such as teacher’s aides and social workers may have been a far greater problem for some schools. Paul Bruno, a professor of education policy, organization and leadership […]
New book explores the U of I scholars, ideas that made history in education
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ― A new book examines the ideas that shaped teaching practices and student learning across the past century and the innovative University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholars behind them. “Arguments for Learning: An Intellectual History of the College of Education at the University of Illinois,” co-written by education policy, organization and leadership professor Bill […]
U. of I. professor Rochelle Gutiérrez named to National Academy of Education
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Rochelle Gutiérrez, a professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been elected to the National Academy of Education. Founded in 1965, NAE is an honorific society of U.S. members and international associates who are elected based on outstanding education-related scholarship. A professor of mathematics education, Gutiérrez has […]
Schools need to boost entry-level salaries to better compete for novice teachers, study says
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Despite concerns about teacher shortages in certain school districts and subject areas, a recent study found that schools are not adjusting their salary scales strategically so they can better attract novice teachers. Paul Bruno, a professor of education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, found little evidence that […]
How are funding reforms such as vouchers — and potentially Project 2025 — affecting public education?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Paul Bruno, a professor of education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, spoke with News Bureau education editor Sharita Forrest about recent developments in funding policies for primary and secondary education, including Ohio’s decision to use tax appropriations for building projects at private religious schools and potential reforms […]
Study: Educators say Iowa’s divisive concepts law complicates teaching
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Teachers and administrators in Iowa schools interviewed for a new study said that their state’s 2021 law banning instruction on “divisive” concepts of race and gender stifles efforts to promote just and inclusive schools and creates hostile work environments for educators engaged in this work. Participants also expressed concern that the law, […]
Paper: High school book club with prisoner on death row explores the complexities, joys of Black life
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teacher Rachel McMillian’s social studies class participated in a unique book club — which she co-led with […]
How is this year’s chaotic Federal Student Aid application process affecting colleges, students?
Stacy Bennett is a professor of education policy, organization and leadership and a senior research associate with the Office of Community College Research and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Bennett spoke with research editor Sharita Forrest about the ambitious redesign of the Federal Student Aid loan application and its chaotic deployment process this […]
How have the dynamics between Chicago teachers, public schools changed since 2019 strike?
Chicago public school teachers held an 11-day walkout in fall 2019 before agreeing to a new five-year contract that expires at the end of June. Will current contract discussions result in a summer of contentious negotiations? Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the co-author […]