Sowing knowledge, growing resilience: students strengthen partnerships by volunteering

During the fall, education & youth studies’ students partnered with a wide range of stateline area organizations, including the Merrill Community Sharing Garden, the Welty Environmental Center, Nature at the Confluence, local food pantries, Todd Elementary Reading Club, and others. A significant number of students chose to volunteer with the Merrill Community Sharing Garden, where their projects explored…

Education & youth studies celebrates fall 2025 student teachers’ success

The Department of Education and Youth studies (EDYS) continues its tradition of excellence in preparing future educators. In Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, twenty students successfully completed their student teaching and earned their teaching certifications. 

Thinking long-term

Beloit is giving Kaylee Witte ’26 invaluable career preparation opportunities related to her media studies and education majors. And as a two-sport athlete, she’s developed deep friendships with students in other majors.  

Teaching beyond the classroom: meet Professor Amy Van Deuren

EDYS welcomes Professor Amy Van Deuren, who joined the department in August 2024 as Director of Teacher Education & Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. After decades of experience as both a teacher and administrator in K–12 and higher education—including serving as a high school principal and superintendent—Professor Amy has brought her wealth of knowledge and passion for education…

Teaching Beyond the Classroom: Meet Professor George Dalbo

From the classroom to the community

How do denial and distortion shape how the Armenian Genocide is taught in U.S. high school classrooms? 

Education at Beloit: a top choice for students, a strong partner for local schools

This fall, Beloit College’s Department of Education and Youth Studies (EDYS) is proud to place 10 student teachers into classrooms across the Beloit School District (SDB) and the Turner School District, continuing the College’s long-standing partnership with local school districts.