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Ball State Receives Library of Congress Grant to Boost Civic Engagement through Legacy of Kennedy and King

May 23, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Ball State University’s Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) has received a major grant from the Library of Congress. Through the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program, CECL will launch a national project titled With Compassion Toward One Another: Preparing for the Challenge of Civic Unity for America250 Through the Legacy of Kennedy and […]

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Shaping the Future of Learning: Eli Jones’ Journey in Educational Innovation

April 29, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

At the intersection of research, practice, and community engagement stands Eli Jones, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Studies at Ball State University and the Director of Academic Innovation and Community Engagement at Burris Laboratory School. A visionary educator, Eli is using his doctoral work—and his current leadership role—to reimagine what learning can and should look […]

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Celebrating Excellence: TC Top 100 Students Eleanor Witt and Taylor Kelley

March 21, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Ball State University’s Top 100 Student Awards recognize undergraduates who exemplify the values of Beneficence through academic excellence, leadership, and community impact. Among this year’s honorees are two standout students from Teachers College: Eleanor Witt and Taylor Kelley. Both are passionate about education, deeply involved on campus and in their communities, and dedicated to shaping […]

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Ball State University Teachers College Programs

February 24, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Undergraduate Programs Department of Early Childhood Youth and Family Studies BA/BS – Early Childhood Education – licensure preK-3rd BA/BS – Early Childhood Education – non-licensure, birth – preK BA/BS – Dual ECE/SPED licensure BA/BS – Family & Child Department of Educational Leadership Minor – Leadership Development (formerly known as leadership minor) Department of Educational Studies […]

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The Power of Representation: Dr. Kat J. Stephens-Peace on Centering Black Women in Neurodivergence Research

February 14, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, research that highlights the lived experiences of historically marginalized groups is vital to fostering inclusivity and systemic change. Dr. Kat J. Stephens-Peace, Assistant Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Educational Leadership at Teachers College, is at the forefront of this effort. Her groundbreaking work challenges traditional […]

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TC Unlocks Global Perspectives with EDEL-O

September 13, 2024 by Debbie Roberts

By Belinda Bulla and Rachel Geesa Are you ready to embark on a journey that will not only transform you as an educator, but also broaden your horizons in ways you never imagined? Look no further than Ball State University’s EDEL-O England program, which is designed to immerse you in a variety of British education […]

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Cardinal Deans’ Shootout Trophy Returns to Teachers College

January 26, 2023 by Debbie Roberts

During halftime of the Ball State University men’s basketball game versus Buffalo on Tuesday, January 24, Teachers College Dean Anand Marri and TC doctoral student Austin Macy succeeded in securing a win at the seventh Cardinal Deans’ Shootout. The shootout began during the 2014-2015 school year. Each year the deans partner with a student from […]

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Happy Holidays from Teachers College

November 9, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

Best wishes for a joyous and restful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness. Take a look at some highlights from this past year. Commencement The photo on this year’s holiday card is from the Teachers College Spring Commencement, which was held on May 7, 2022 at Worthen Arena. The most […]

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DESK Fundraising Frenzy Week

April 13, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

DESK Fundraising Frenzy Week: Monday, April 11th through Friday, April 15th at 12 pm, donations made to Delivering Educational Support to Kenya (DESK) can be used to vote for a professor ($1 = 1 vote). At the end of the week, the professor with the most votes (donations toward their name) will have to participate […]

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Top 100 Student Awards: Tavyn Smith

March 24, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

The Ball State University Foundation Top 100 Student Awards recognizes 100 outstanding junior and senior undergraduates at Ball State University who represent Beneficence both in and out of the classroom. We are thrilled to highlight the winners from Teachers College. Inspiration Tavyn Smith is a senior from Woodstock, Georgia, studying Elementary Education. She has wanted […]

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