The Primary Investigators of the report: McGowan (second from left) and Campbell (third from left)

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AU Researchers Lead Major Study on Equity-Based Teaching in Higher Education

$1.1M Grant Yields Groundbreaking Recommendations for Educational Equity
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SOE Dean Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy

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A Message from Dean Holcomb-McCoy

While I’m thrilled to take on the role of CEO and President of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), I’m sad to leave a role that I’ve come to love.
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Student Charles Dixon points to a painting to teach a student during a Community-Based Experience at The Phillips Collection.

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American University Revamps Special Education Teaching Degree to Address National Shortage

SOE responds to the growing shortage of special education teachers with significant changes to its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Special Education program to make the degree more accessible.
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Dr. Ken Cruickshank gives the Plenary Address

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Bridging Cultures: Heritage Language Schools Gather to Strengthen Immigrant Communities

In a world where globalization often threatens to homogenize cultures, there is a unique conference in Washington, DC, working to preserve the linguistic diversity that enriches our society.
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Pete Magee with his family at commencement in May 2024. Photo courtesy of Pete Magee.

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DCPS Teacher Becomes the Student at AU

After taking a free course through a partnership with the NASA DC Space Grant Consortium, DC Public Schools science teacher Pete Magee, CAS/MS ’24, went on to become the first teacher from the program to earn his master’s degree in data science.
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Dixon points to a painting to teach a student during a Community-Based Experience at The Phillips Collection.

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Charles Dixon's Journey From the Football Field to Becoming an Inspirational Educator

From tackling opponents on the football field to tackling special education in the classroom.
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Juilenne Townsend-Sanders with a student.

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From Unexpected Beginnings to Educational Excellence: Juilenne Townsend-Sanders' Inspiring Journey

Townsend-Sanders recalls the moment of clarity: "I knew that was it. I knew that's where I was supposed to be."
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2024 RETL Students at Orientation

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From Classroom to Career: AU's Groundbreaking Teaching Residency Program

Nine residents began participating in the special Master of Arts in Teaching program that’s similar to a medical-doctor residency program.
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School of Education Building - Spring Valley Building

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School of Education's New Faculty and Staff in Fall 2024

A Growing School. A Growing Community.
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Members of SOE's Spring 2024 CTA Graduates

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The Spring 2024 School of Education Commencement

News, Videos, and Photos from SOE's Spring '24 Commencement
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