Kids have rights in schools
February 18, 2019
Filed under Editorials
Here’s a hard pill to swallow: You don’t have to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. It’s like all of a sudden people forgot that in 1943 the Supreme Court of the United States of America declared in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette that schools cannot requir...
Grant to go toward changing negative views on teaching
Hannah Shillo, Campus Reporter
November 13, 2018
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The College of Education is planning to use a grant it received in January from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to address the teacher shortage in Illinois. The grant proposal was written by Douglas Bower, the dean of the College of Education, Brian Reid, a professor in the College of Educatio...
School districts, Eastern students connect at Fall Education Job Fair
Faith Morris, Contributing Writer
November 7, 2018
As students think ahead to graduation, events like the Fall Education Job Fair held Wednesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union showcase not only which school districts are hiring but give students a chance to talk with potential employers as well. Amanda Wiedler, a senior elementary ...
School districts looking to hire mid-year teacher graduates at Fall Education Job Fair
Abby Carpenter, Contributing Writer
November 5, 2018
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Seventy-six school districts, all from a variety of different backgrounds and sizes, will be present at the Fall Education Job Fair, which will take place on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Diane Smith, marketing specialist and career...
Classrooms should be a safe space
Staff Editorial
January 30, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Just as students are told “there are no stupid questions,” it is also important for students to be told that there are no stupid feelings. In an article from Tuesday’s edition of The Daily Eastern News, graduate students will be a hosting a workshop called “What I Wish My Professor Knew” du...
Power through the cycle, prioritize education and experience
Staff Editorial
October 25, 2017
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Classes are important. They often open people’s eyes to different ways of thinking as well as help them develop skills that are needed to succeed in whatever field they choose. Education is life-changing, but not all lessons can be taught in classes. While classes provide the foundational concepts,...
We need leaders and we need answers
Staff Editorial
October 23, 2017
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It is not yet election season, but there has already been some talk about possible candidates in upcoming races. Shirley Bell, a retired communication studies professor, announced her intention to seek the nomination for state representative of the 110th district at a Trivia Night, according to The...
Governor candidate discusses taxes, education
Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss, (D-Evanston) discussed his campaign for governor at a meeting with the EIU Democrats Tuesday. Biss’s campaign is mainly based around reforming the “unfair tax system” and reforming Illinois’s flat income tax system, which has been done away with by the majority of...
Coles County School Facility Tax wins popular vote
Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016
The Coles County School Facility Tax referendum, which was presented on the ballot three times before, won the popular vote by 54.09% in the general election Tuesday night. The unofficial count of votes according to the Coles County Clerk’s Office was 11,564 yes votes compared to the...
FAFSA filing starts Saturday
Adrian Bolaji, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2016
Filed under News
Financial Aid is a necessity for many students, but getting it can be a tricky process for some. This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid comes with some changes, as students can now apply for it earlier. The new day students can start to apply has switched from its original Jan....
Column: Tragedies should be addressed in schools
Alex Bonnot, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2016
The education system needs to be encouraging conversation about tragedies occurring not only in local communities but also worldwide. These conversations not only make students feel as though they have support from their teachers, but also encourage academic discussion about topics pertaining to the...
Editorial: Help children understand tragedies
Staff Editorial
September 12, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Fifteen years ago yesterday, the shape of American life, politics, travel, culture and security changed irreversibly. We need not remind the reader what happened on Sept. 11, 2001. Instead, we would like to remind the reader what they should take away from a national tragedy and of how we should move...
