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Upholding Educational Equity: The School of Education Remains Steadfast Amid Change

In a time of shifting educational policies and executive orders, the American University School of Education (SOE) continues its unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and providing equitable education for all students.
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Dr. Afie Mirshah-Nayar leads the graduation procession at Largo High School in 2018.

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From Classroom to Leadership: Dr. Afie Mirshah-Nayar's Educational Journey

She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT:ESOL) in January 2000. What began as a suggestion from a counselor became a perfect fit.
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Assistant Professor Dr. Emily Grossnickle Peterson with students preparing to research children's visual processing and spatial thinking at DC's Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

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Undergraduate Research Flourishes at the School of Education

The remarkable role undegraduate student researchers played in American University achieving Research-1 status.
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Dr. Fisher leads a leadership session.

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Scholar Selected for Prestigious Highland Project Leadership Coalition

"I believe the Highland Project will serve as an incubator, a womb that renews, sustains, evolves, and births a multigenerational and multisector group of Black women leaders..."
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Students and teachers Mr. Zachary Larson and Mr. Chris Gray at the Katzen Arts Center where they attended an information session about attending American University hosted by Kevin Mondragon from AU admissions.

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High School Sophomores Experience College Life

Ballou 10th Graders Get an Early Taste of Higher Education
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Members of SOE's Fall 2024 graduating class

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The Fall 2024 School of Education Commencement

News, Videos, and Photos from SOE's Fall '24 Commencement
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Sam Comai MEd EPL

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From Classroom to Research: Sam’s Journey into Education Research

Professor Jennifer Steele helped Comai discover a passion for research.
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Sheela VanHoose MEd EPL '24

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Networking Beyond Boundaries: How Technology Expands Your Professional Connections

When Distance Doesn't Mean Disconnected
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Audience members from China listen to Dr. Snyder.

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AU School of Education Hosts Chinese Educational Delegation

52 Chinese educators collaborate with SOE during their visit.
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Primary investigators (L to R) Dr. Milagros Castillo-Montoya, Dr. Brian McGowan, Dr. Corbin M. Campbell, and Dr. Bryan Dewsbury.

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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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