Advocacy and Belonging

Relentlessly fostering a positive and welcoming culture in the SoE

Every member of our team, from the Assistant Dean to our Student Ambassadors, is committed to advocating for and enhancing the sense of belonging for each student, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitor engaging with the School of Education.

IU Bloomington Honored with HEED Awards

IU’s DEI work has again been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity, the country’s largest, oldest and most respected national diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.

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Upcoming Events

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Connect with faculty, staff, and students from different units in a monthly forum to foster in-depth dialogue around where we are as a School and how we may practically approach and work towards our goals.

Teach Educate Act (TEA) talks are an on-going series designed to ensure that our students, faculty, and staff remain engaged in and continue to champion issues of advocacy and belonging.

Provide interactive professional development workshops centering advocacy and belonging for pre-professionals.

Informal gatherings with rotating subgroups of faculty and staff through luncheons.

Gather with fellow students to take a load off, listen to music, and have some treats!

Resources

The Holmes Scholars Program provides a supportive environment to doctoral students in the education professoriate, university leadership positions, and education research.

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The Office of Advocacy and Belonging Student Travel Award provides funding for School of Education students traveling to conduct or present on research that aligns with the School of Education's aim to prioritize advocacy and belonging in all we do.

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Get ready for a transformative experience designed specifically for future teachers and counselors. As a rising high school senior (current junior) in our future educators' program, you'll spend one week overnight immersed in the vibrant community at Indiana University-Bloomington, staying in our on-campus residence halls where you'll explore your passion for education.

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Spend a semester in another state—or on another continent—and gain real-world teaching experience. Whether you're at IU Bloomington or another campus, we can help you get started on your student teaching journey.

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Our Team