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A big COE congratulations to Melissa Bradford, senior professional lecturer in our Department of Leadership, Language and Curriculum and our new doctoral program coordinator, on being honored with DePaul's Excellence in Teaching Award at today's Convocation ceremony. You're a gift to your students and a credit to the College of Education and DePaul University, Melissa.

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Happy New (Academic) Year, CoE Blue Demons!! What a wonderful start to our year!

To our alumni as you're about to commence the new school year, words from a fellow teacher that we hope might resonate. Not only are you enough, the work you do can make a world of difference to each and every student in your classroom. ❤️

"May you find the people who will sustain you and remind you that this work matters. May you delight in your students—their brilliance and their quirks. May you find the good in your day, tuck it into your heart, and work to replicate it. May you always know: you are enough."

- Rebecka Peterson, Teacher

DePaul College of Education Class of '21 graduate Shannan Sisk Educational Leadership, MEd) has been named head dean at Stagg High School in District 230. Congratulations, Shannan! Here's to a great new school year for you and Stagg High ahead.

https://patch.com/illinois/palos/head-dean-dean-students-named-stagg-high-school

Head Dean, Dean of Students named at Stagg High School One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

A WBEZ article via DePaul Newsline that should be of interest to COE students: "Schools are taking stricter measures to limit cell phone use in class. Will they work?"

LAS Professor Jocelyn Smith Carter, of clinical psychology, is quoted within.

https://www.wbez.org/education/2024/07/15/schools-are-taking-stricter-measures-to-limit-cell-phone-use-in-class-will-they-work

Schools are taking stricter measures to limit cell phone use in class. Will they work? School officials say separating students from their phones can help curb classroom distractions and cyberbullying.

We were honored to celebrate this year's COE Honors students from the Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 11 prior to that Saturday's Commencement ceremony. Please enjoy these memories from that evening's event held in Cortelyou Commons.

A look back at the joyful commencement ceremony of our 2024 graduates here in the College of Education.

Exciting times ahead for new teachers in PK-12 classrooms this fall and for our own students in our classrooms in the new academic year this September. Until then, we hope everyone—from our brand-new alumni, to our current and incoming students, to faculty and staff, all have a restful, fun and safe summer.

Photos by Steve Woltmann/DePaul University except where noted.

College of Education Class of 2024: A final reminder of important instructions as you prepare to participate in our college’s commencement ceremony this Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at Wintrust Arena.

Graduates must arrive at 12 p.m. (noon)
Doors open for guests at 12 p.m.(noon)

Please plan to arrive in your cap and gown at the Wintrust Arena when the doors open at noon! Remember also to bring with you the reader card you picked up at the Commencement Kick-off event!

You will enter through the Wintrust loading dock, located at the corner of 21st Street and Indiana Avenue. Guests enter through main doors and are not allowed on the dock. Before entering the Arena, you will pass through a metal detector, per Wintrust’s security protocol. From the dock, you will be directed by staff marshals to the appropriate designed seating on the Arena floor.

Plan to arrive an hour before your ceremony. Expect lines so plan accordingly.

You must be seated in the arena 15 minutes before the ceremony’s scheduled start.

Arrive dressed in your regalia. There will not be designated areas to dress at the venue. The tassel on your cap should hang to the right. Do not lose your hood (if applicable), cap, tassel or reader card.

We encourage you to wear comfortable shoes, to arrive hydrated and to limit personal belongings. Do not bring unnecessary valuables with you. Use the cell phone pouch the College provided to you or another similar item. You cannot have anything in hand as you cross the stage, and you will not return to the same seat as you started.

Wintrust Arena’s Bag and Purse Policy
Wintrust Arena adheres to strict safety procedures that are enforced without exception. Everyone entering the arena will pass through a metal detector and security check. In addition, graduates and their guests should become familiar ahead of time with the arena’s strict bag and purse policy that prohibits most purses and bags. Please take note of other prohibited items indicated below including posters, banners and noisemakers.

https://resources.depaul.edu/commencement/wintrust-arena/Pages/Wintrust-Bag-Policy.aspx

What to Expect During the Ceremony
You will be seated in the arena by the degree you’re receiving. (The dot on your reader card corresponds with your assigned ceremony seating area.)

COE marshals will direct you to the stage when it is time for the announcement of degrees. Remember to bring the reader card with you to the stage.

A marshal on stage will keep the pace and motion for you to go. Hand the reader card to the marshal and start walking only when they motion you forward. This short video will help you prepare.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF_ZFlPL3ho

A photographer at the bottom of the stairs will take a photo of you holding the diploma cover that was handed to you. You will not receive your diploma at the ceremony, but rather a diploma cover. For students who have conferred, your diploma should have arrived at your diploma address provided in Campus Connect. If you have yet to officially graduate, your diploma will be mailed following the conferral of your degree.

Following the photo, you will be directed to return to your seat. At the end of the ceremony, graduates will process to the exit behind the stage – back to the dock. You will exit on to Indiana near 21st Street and can walk one block south to the front of the arena to greet your guests near the main entrance.

The length of the commencement program is approximately 2 – 2.5 hours. Out for respect for your fellow graduates, please stay for the entire ceremony. Your show of support will help make the occasion memorable for all—from the first student who crosses the stage to the last.

Parking and Transportation
Paid parking in the area is highly limited, so we encourage you and your guests to use public transportation or taxi/ride share options. Wintrust Arena is accessible by city bus and elevated train. Please visit the Wintrust Arena website to learn more.

https://www.wintrustarena.com/plan-your-visit/transportation/

Several parking options are available. Please be aware that we expect Lot A to reach capacity quickly. With six ceremonies occurring over two days, traffic in the area may be heavy when guests from one ceremony are exiting parking areas while guests for the next ceremony are arriving.

Guest Information
General admission tickets are required. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. A limited number of unclaimed tickets may be available at the Wintrust Box Office an hour before the ceremony.

Wheelchair seating areas are available at commencement ceremonies. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For family and friends who are unable to attend your commencement in person, a livestream will be available when the ceremony begins.

https://depaul.origindev.com

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We're proud and honored that Juan Salgado will be our featured speaker and honorary degree recipient at this Saturday's Commencement ceremony for the College of Communication and College of Education.

Mr. Salgado is a visionary community leader and the chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago. Salgado oversees a vast educational network that serves more than 60,000 students, 75% of whom are Black and Latinx. Under his leadership, student graduation rates have risen to the highest level on record for City Colleges. For 16 years, Salgado served as CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino, where he empowered residents of Chicago’s Southwest Side. He has received local and national recognition for his work, including being named a 2015 MacArthur Fellow.

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2024 graduates: this is the week! The College of Education Commencement is this Saturday and pickup for your cap, gown and gear is set for this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Park Student Center, 120AB. No appointments necessary, just stop by to see us!

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Commencement weekend is almost here, and it’s time to get ready to celebrate! COE graduates can pick up your regalia and ceremony tickets on June 11 and 12 in the Student Center on LPC from 10-5:30 p.m. either day. No appointment needed.

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You can help your fellow students in need of childcare assistance while working on their studies by donating to Mothers of Color Handling Academia (MOCHA)'s Diaper, Formula and Wipes Drive*. Purchase donations through the MOCHA Amazon wishlist or donate directly via Zelle if you're able.

For more information, visit DePaul Newsline for an eye-opening and informative article regarding the needs of our student-parents and what we can do to support them.

https://depauliaonline.com/70809/news/child-care-access-grant-vital-for-student-parent-mental-health-on-campus-advocates-say/

You can also help by spreading the word to members in your own communities within our university.

* In partnership with the Basic Needs Hub.

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Meet Linda Osei, your student speaker at June 15th's commencement ceremony for the College of Education. Linda will be graduating with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Find out more about her and her studies in COE here in this informative and inspirational Q&A with her from DePaul Newsline. We're looking forward to hearing your thoughts next weekend, Linda!

https://resources.depaul.edu/newsline/sections/campus-and-community/Pages/student-speaker-linda.aspx

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Meet Linda Osei: class of 2024 graduate and mental health trailblazer | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago Why did you choose this degree and career path? I love the stories th​at people carry. Everybody carries a unique story. Sometimes people don't have the chance to share theirs or to allow somebody to walk with them as they journey through life. We all need language for what we're going through. An...

We were so happy and honored to host your students here at DePaul University College of Education, St. Albert the Great Catholic School! Thanks to your students for their enthusiasm and insightful, thoughtful presentations. Happy to hear everyone enjoyed touring our facilities on the DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus!

Congratulations to DePaul College of Education alum and students:

• Brian Coleman, SC DePaul Alumnus (and current adjunct professor!) - ISCA Key Contributor
• Mia Anderson, SC DePaul Alumna - ISCA Rising Star
• Olivia Kelley - ISCA Co-Graduate Student of the Year
• Leonor Jimenez-ISCA Co-Graduate Student of the Year

..on the honors of being selected as 2024 Impact Award Winners by the Illinois School Counselor Association. You make us proud, but most importantly, you make the world a better place for those your work helps and inspires.

Ms. Osei will be speaking at our 2024 Commencement ceremony this June 15. Hope you too will be joining us to celebrate our graduates that day.

Meet Linda Osei: class of 2024 graduate and mental health trailblazer | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago Why did you choose this degree and career path? I love the stories th​at people carry. Everybody carries a unique story. Sometimes people don't have the chance to share theirs or to allow somebody to walk with them as they journey through life. We all need language for what we're going through. An...

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER for our Spring Forum!

EDUCATING FOR DEMOCRACY IN A CONTENTIOUS ELECTION YEAR

THURSDAY, MAY 9th, 5:30 TO 7 p.m. (CST)

A US national election is unfolding in the midst of rapidly increasing political polarization. Many Americans think democracy is at risk. For others, beliefs about the importance of democracy and trust in the government are at all-time lows.

This contentious election year provides an opportunity to explore questions such as:

What does it mean to educate for democracy? To prepare students to be informed and engaged citizens? What can that look like in middle and high school classes? In elementary grades? Across subject matter? In different communities with divergent values, norms, and school cultures? How can educators develop a civic culture in the classroom and school? Encourage discussion of controversial issues? What are the questions and ethical issues confronting educators as they prepare for these discussions?

Register at https://depaul.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55zPEJGofpddIQm

The high school students at have been working hard all year with our own Professor Thomas Noel to put together a research project on the current migrant arrivals in Chicago. They will be presenting their research findings to DePaul along with an open discussion and Q&A session, followed by a reception. Special guest speakers from DePaul Mission & Ministry, our very own Dean Jennifer Mueller and others will also be attending.

Please register to attend (scan the QR code or at https://depaul.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cScAs4e3BDAiNp4) this very special seminar on May 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Courtelyou Commons in support of our local high school students and the work they've been doing on behalf of migrants to Chicago.

Last reminder, graduating COE students! Tomorrow is the final day to take care of all your graduation needs including RSVP'ing, ordering your cap, gown and associated regalia, and more. Here's a quick rundown of the items you'll want to take care of right now:

The DePaul University College of Education Commencement Ceremony for 2024 is just around the corner this Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m.

RSVP and order regalia:
https://resources.depaul.edu/.../2024-commencement-prep.aspx

Doctoral Intent Form: Doctoral students will need to be sure to submit their intent form for commencement no later than April 30: https://www.cognitoforms.com/DePaul6/JuneCommencementDoctoralGraduateIntentToParticipateForm

Commencement Parking: DePaul has a parking partnership with SpotHero for easier commencement parking. Reserve parking now to relieve some stress on the day: https://resources.depaul.edu/commencement/wintrust-arena/Pages/Hotel-Directions-Parking.aspx

Mementos: Order your DePaul Commencement keepsakes via our vendor partners: https://resources.depaul.edu/commencement/mementos/Pages/default.aspx

Baccalaureate Mass: Our Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Friday, June 14. We hope our graduates and your families will join us. Information and RSVP can be found at: https://resources.depaul.edu/commencement/ceremonies/Pages/interfaith-baccalaureate-service.aspx

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COE Alumni, come meet our new dean, Jennifer Mueller, at Chicago's The Gage on May 15!

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Calling all DePaul University College of Education grads: On Wednesday, May 15, you're invited to a special reception featuring remarks from the College of Education's new dean, Jennifer Mueller. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/44dmD9U

From our COE Academic Success Center, located on our 1st Floor:

We're downsizing our library at the ASC and offering the books to YOU for absolutely FREE! Go ahead and take books that are on the tables by the entrance at COE. New choices will be brought down daily, so be sure to check out our selection more than once!

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Nominate a College of Education student and let them shine!

We want to recognize our outstanding students who have excelled in academics, athletics, arts or other activities to inspire others.

Fill out the nomination form (scan to participate) to help us showcase their achievements.

Join us on Thursday, May 9th at 5:30-7 p.m. CST for the DePaul College of Education's 2024 Spring Forum, "Educating for Democracy in a Contentious Election Year." The forum will be livestreamed via YouTube.

For more information on the forum and for registration, please visit https://depaul.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55zPEJGofpddIQm

The DePaul University College of Education Commencement Ceremony for 2024 is just around the corner this Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m. Can you already feel the excitement in the air? Big info dump here, but please read carefully if you're one of our students set to graduate!

Student RSVP, regalia ordering, and ticket lottery deadline: Again, the deadline RSVP for commencement, to purchase regalia, and to enter the ticket lottery is APRIL 30: https://resources.depaul.edu/newsline/sections/campus-and-community/Pages/2024-commencement-prep.aspx

Doctoral Intent Form: Doctoral students will need to be sure to submit their intent form for commencement no later than April 30: https://www.cognitoforms.com/DePaul6/JuneCommencementDoctoralGraduateIntentToParticipateForm

Commencement Parking: DePaul has a parking partnership with SpotHero for easier commencement parking. Reserve parking now to relieve some stress on the day: https://resources.depaul.edu/commencement/wintrust-arena/Pages/Hotel-Directions-Parking.aspx

Mementos: Order your DePaul Commencement keepsakes via our vendor partners: https://resources.depaul.edu/commencement/mementos/Pages/default.aspx

Baccalaureate Mass: Our Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Friday, June 14. We hope our graduates and your families will join us. Information and RSVP can be found at: https://resources.depaul.edu/commencement/ceremonies/Pages/interfaith-baccalaureate-service.aspx

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COMMENCEMENT REMINDER: April 30 is the final day to RSVP for commencement and reserve your regalia! Don't delay any longer.

https://resources.depaul.edu/newsline/sections/campus-and-community/Pages/2024-commencement-prep.aspx

* Deadline date corrected from earlier post.

Preparing for 2024 Commencement | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago

Vincentian Service Day is Saturday, May 4! Join the DePaul community for this annual tradition celebrating our Vincentian mission! Register today at serviceday.depaul.edu.

This discussion on the difficulty and great need to teach bilingual instruction speaks directly to our pedological mission here in our Leadership, Language & Curriculum program in COE, where we have degree work in bilingual education, ESL and more at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our students and those interested in teaching in bilingual and ESL classrooms should find the research and findings discussed here, including by LAS's Prof. Lourdes Torres (Latin American and Latino Studies), to be thought provoking.

https://news.wttw.com/2024/03/29/it-s-increasingly-difficult-bilingual-parents-raise-bilingual-children-research-chicago

https://education.depaul.edu/academics/leadership-language-curriculum/Pages/default.aspx

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Reshare from DePaul University, Egan Office for UECP at the Steans Center:

Did You Know? A significant portion of students attending urban schools in Chicago come from low-income families. High poverty rates can impact student achievement, as students may face challenges such as unstable housing, food insecurity, and limited access to healthcare.