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This week, it’s the 2nd and final part of our conversation with Northern Illinois University Distinguished Teaching Professor, Dr. Gulsat Aygen. Dr. Aygen is a world-renowned Linguistics teacher, author, and translator.
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On a new TL Podcast, world-renowned linguist, NIU professor, andformer political prisoner — Dr. Gulsat Aygen.“How did I end up being more human than I ever was, despite all the torture and dehumanizing circumstances I was in, I always think about this.”Listen to part 1 of our conversation about her life AND the ultimate goal of education. That’s on a new TL out now on WNIJ.org or wherever you get podcasts.
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Before they can get a teaching license, students spend months working in classrooms as “student teachers.” But they typically don’t get paid. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports on several bills in the Illinois General Assembly looking to change that.
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On Thursday, the Illinois Supreme Court held oral arguments at Northern Illinois University for the first time. WNIJ's Peter Medlin reports…
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Across the country, including in Illinois, certain teaching positions have become harder and harder to staff. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has more on a shortage that often feels invisible…vision teachers.
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Northern Illinois University anunció el lunes por la mañana que estaba investigando una amenaza no verificada en sus instalaciones de DeKalb en Barsema Hall.
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Some Northern Illinois University faculty are experimenting with an AI tool built to assist them with routine tasks. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has more on how the tool helps spark conversation about how and when it’s appropriate for students and their teachers to use AI.
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NIU says the exact same message was sent today and this week to other colleges and universities outside of Illinois.
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South Africa is calling on the court to require that Israel hold a ceasefire in its war on Gaza. He said the country understands that it’s not likely that Israel will change their actions on account of the court’s ruling.
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The Visual Disabilities program at Northern Illinois University’s College of Education just secured $2.5 million in federal funds to make sure their grads can best support visually-impaired students from any background.