CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host approximately 300 high school and community college students planning to study education for an action-packed Education Day celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the Student Center. Welcome students. Education Day is part of SIU’s multifaceted response. Teacher shortage.
Participants from numerous schools will participate in an interactive learning conference featuring 35 sessions covering a wide range of topics. High school or community college students can read his books with titles such as “Bubbly Math Art,” “I’m the Teacher!,” “Go Outside and Touch the Grass: The Value of Outdoor and Place-Based Education,” and “ABC,” respectively. There are three sessions to choose from. Special Education” and “So, Do You Want to Be a Superhero?” let’s play! “
Another highlight of the conference will be held at noon at an open house-style resource fair where SIU’s 32 departments and units and education-based organizations will share information in the International Lounge.
Anna Jonesboro, Benton, Carbondale, Century, Cobden, Dongola, Du Quoin, El Dorado, El Verado, West Frankfort, Goreville, Harrisburg, Herrin, Johnston City, Marion, Massac County, Meridian, Shawnee, Torico, Vienna High School students Grace Christian School and John A. Logan College are registering attendance.
Education Day is sponsored by the SIU School of Education and the Southern Illinois Future Teachers Coalition. SIFTC is a grant-funded partnership comprised of SIU, the Illinois State Board of Education, John A. Logan College, Shawnee Community College, and 20 area high schools. SIFTC helps create and support Educator Rising Clubs within high schools for students interested in a career in education.