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Daniel Umana, EdD ’28, Builds Bridges Through Digital Equity
Daniel Umana’s path in education has been shaped by a persistent observation: he kept solving the same problems in different buildings.
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Amplifying Your Scholarly Voice: Essential Strategies for Academic Success
In a recent faculty development session at American University’s Baker School of Education, Professor Jennifer Steele shared insights on mentoring and professional visibility—lessons she wishes she had learned earlier in her career.
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Connections and Growth: Join the Baker Elementary Alumni Professional Learning Community
The Baker School of Education’s Elementary Alumni Professional Learning Community is a community of passionate educators who are continuing to learn, share, and grow together beyond graduation.
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Education: A Major for Tangible Change
Lizzie Graff enrolled at American University thinking she’d pursue political science or journalism, but midway through her sophomore year, her experiences made her reconsider the change she may make from a podium or newsroom.
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Disproportionality in Special Education:
Impact on Student Performance and How Administrators Can Help
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How One American University Baker Student Realized She Wanted to Change Education Policy
Kristen Martin, now earning her master of education in education policy and leadership at American University, had a pivotal moment when she decided to become a foster parent.
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What Is Lunch Shaming?
How Accessibility to Lunch Impacts Student Learning
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How an Internship on Capitol Hill Led One Student to American University’s Baker School of Education
Corey Carroll’s path to American University’s Baker School of Education began in a congressman’s office on Capitol Hill, where he struggled to find the words to answer one of the most important questions he’d ever been asked.
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From RA to Senator: Elected to Highlight Education Students’ Needs
Most American University students only think about the Baker School of Education when they're "waiting for a red Wonk to Spring Valley."
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Student Government Vice President to Improve Student Supports
For Katherine Anderson, BA ’27, a Secondary Education and History double major, the best part of being in the Baker School of Education is learning alongside fellow future educators who share her passion for change.
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