Staff Council book drive benefits local preschoolers
Nineteen children at Fairview Elementary School in Bloomington received new books and other educational activities thanks to a book drive organized by the IU School of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Staff Council.
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Cuenca appointed to AACTE Board of Directors
Alexander Cuenca, Associate Dean for Accreditation, has been appointed to the board for a three-year term starting next year. Cuenca said he is deeply honored to join the AACTE Board of Directors and grateful for the opportunity to serve an organization that plays such an important role in advancing educator preparation in the United States.
Five alumni honored with Distinguished Alumni Award
Five alumni of the IU School of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø have been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor for graduates of the school. The award, founded in 1977, recognizes alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the school by distinguishing themselves in their careers through significant professional and civic contributions to their community, state, and nation.
Lester selected for Big Ten Academic Alliance leadership program
Professor Jessica Lester has been selected for the Academic Leadership Program, a prestigious professional development initiative that prepares faculty leaders to navigate and excel in academic administration, with a network of more than 2,400 alumni including many university presidents, provosts, and deans.
Hickey receives Fulbright award to study AI in education in Estonia
Daniel Hickey, professor of learning sciences, will study and teach at the University of Tartu in Estonia from November 2026 through July 2027. In addition to teaching a graduate course and offering workshops and seminars on cybersecurity for future educators, he will support and study two nationwide, EU-funded projects during his Fulbright.
Math education finds home in newly-renovated space
Students taking classes in math education this semester will find a new space for their studies. Room 3017 in the Wright ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø building was recently redesigned to meet the needs of today’s future math educators, a project three years in the making.
Scholarship encourages alumni to come together to support current students
A group of past and present members of the IU School of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Alumni Board came together to create the School of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship, which is awarded annually to undergraduate students.
Future biology teacher looks forward to trip to Italy through Global Gateway program
Abigail Hellums always wanted to be a teacher. Now as she pursues a major in secondary education with a concentration in biology, Hellums will also add to her teaching experiences with a trip to Italy next spring as part of the Global Gateway for Teachers program.
Faculty connect with educators to learn more about special education in India
Associate Professor Sarah Hurwitz and Professor Adam Maltese visited India over the summer for an event with IU Gateway and visits to schools, all in an effort to discuss how to better educate students with disabilities. They met with Indian policymakers, ministers of education, and leaders of disability groups, among others.
IU School of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty lead education research for $20 Million NSF grant to advance AI-powered learning
Researchers with the IU School of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will lead the education research as part of a five-year, $20 million grant recently awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the NSF AI Institute for Engaged Learning. This will allow researchers to create artificial intelligence-enabled technology that supports student and teacher agency in narrative-centered learning environments.
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