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Teacher shortages, lack of diversity, outdated policies, inequitable access - learn how to be a part of the evolution of the education system at the American University School of Education.
SOE elementary education major Chloe Leeds, BA ’24 - who has long been inspired by the early years of a child’s education - is the recipient of The Karin A. Akerson Memorial Scholarship Fund, part of American University’s Elevate Scholarship Initiative. Her goal of being a teacher led her to SOE.
“AU really checked all the boxes,” reflects Leeds. “In terms of [SOE], I had just heard a lot of great things about the program and the different courses you take in terms of learning methods—like how to teach different subjects—but also things like social justice in relation to education.”
Read more about her educational journey here. Learn more about our Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program here.
"I'm Emilia, a graduate student and proud member of SOE's Special Education and Learning Disabilities (SELD) Master of Arts program. I was born and raised in Ecuador and earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology. I chose the SELD program because I firmly believe that inclusion solves many global issues. Providing students with the opportunity to thrive regardless of their circumstances is a responsibility I feel passionate about spreading worldwide. The SELD MA program stands out for its unique and unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive, antiracist, and well-rounded individuals guided by outstanding professors and educators. So far, I've been learning about diverse teaching strategies, educational policies, and creating inclusive learning environments."
The Aspen Institute announced SOE Dean Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy as one of its 2023 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellows - 20 leaders from across the United States who are transforming systems so that all children and families can thrive. With Ascend and their cohort, these Fellows will develop an action plan that aligns with their organizational goals and individual leadership journeys to advance the north star of intergenerational economic mobility and well-being for children and families.
Watch this recorded webinar where experts weighed in on the history of banned books, what is happening politically today, and the potential impact on students in the future. They took audience questions at the end. (58:56)
Read the guide for school leaders to protect Arab and Muslim students and this related piece in Education Week.
New $1.8M grant enables teacher candidates to spend an academic year under the direction of a master teacher.
Listen to Apple's Science of Reading podcast, "Celebrating Many Meanings: Language Comprehension and Bidialectal Students," featuring Jasmine Rogers (EdD '23). [February 15, 2023]
SOE Advisory Board member Tiffany Williams (MA, SPA '07) became the President and CEO of Martha’s Table, a DC-based nonprofit organization focused on developing strong children, strong families and strong communities. [February 15, 2023]
Dr. Shayna Cook (EdD '22/MEd '14) was recently appointed to Assistant State Superintendent for the Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood. [February 15, 2023]
Dr. Afie Mirshah-Nayar (MAT-ESOL), Principal of Paint Branch High School (MCPS), is a finalist for the Mark Mann award, annually presented to exceptional Montgomery County Public Schools administrators. [February 15, 2023]
Taylor Myers (MEd '22) attended a Future of Work event sponsored by Deloitte and was interviewed about his experience. [January 18, 2023]
Our Future Teacher Tutors program, a partnership with DC Public Schools that seeks to boost below-grade-level readers, was featured in a headline article by The 74 Million. Quoting student Isabel Chae and SOE faculty and staff, it highlights that amid labor shortages, hiring from teacher prep programs like ours could add half a million new tutor candidates nationally. [January 18, 2023]
Ann Friedman MAT '98 received the President's Circle Lead Changemaker Award, recognizing her as both a role model and a powerful example of an AU Changemaker for her impactful work in the arena of literacy. She is the founder and CEO of Planet Word, a language arts museum where words and literacy come to life. Read a story about her amazing career and an American University Magazine article about how important words are to her. [November 17, 2022]
