Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education | NEIU

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Crossing the finish line

Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education major Marisela Palma Barraza is ending her undergraduate career with a slam dunk. She was named Major of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) America at the organization's 135th National Convention and Expo, held virtually April 13-17, 2021.

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Fearless ambassador keeps Chicagoans moving

Colleen Lammel-Harmon is student in Northeastern's Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program. She's also a part of Chicago's new Social Distance Ambassador program with the Chicago Park District where she serves as the senior project manager of health and wellness.

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A novel approach to health education

Northeastern alumna Sarah Gershon and Associate Professor Jennifer Banas bring innovation to health education classes for high school students.

Victoria Valentine portrait.

A special education for a special educator

Victoria Valentine always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but it wasn’t until she volunteered at a summer camp during sixth grade that she realized she wanted to pursue special education.

Northeastern student Byron Terry reads a book while wearing a blue Northeastern Illinois University T-shirt.

Students helping students

When Byron Terry earned a Class Gift Scholarship, the award came as a tremendous relief. The $450 scholarship helped to pay for books, supplies and fees.

Oscar Ramírez

A mission for education

Oscar Ramírez never had a Latino teacher growing up. That all changed when Ramírez, the son of Guatemalan immigrants, enrolled at Northeastern.

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Extra credit: A partnership with Amundsen High School

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel challenged the city’s colleges of education to help improve the high schools in the beleaguered Chicago Public Schools school district. Northeastern Illinois University answered that call.

The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education has transformed the teaching landscape of Chicago. Our roots trace back to the first teacher education institution in Chicago founded in 1867.

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The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education (GCOE) at Northeastern is the University’s oldest academic unit. Our pioneering emphasis on urban education has become increasingly important, winning many awards for best practices in global diversity.

Education classes and offices are located on our beautiful Main Campus. With more than 25 different programs, majors and certificates in six departments, the College maintains excellence in all educational standards and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation, the premier accrediting body approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The summary pass rate for all state required certification tests for all program completers is 98 percent.

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