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Education ·

Why Education Matters

Miguel Cardona, the 12th secretary of the Department of Education, shared how education changed his trajectory during a Hispanic Heritage Month event hosted by KPU and Students for Change on September 18.
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Ni’Aisha Banks with Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03)

Education ·

A Student’s Challenging Path to Capitol Hill Proves Resilience Pays Off 

Ni’Aisha Banks never expected to find herself working on federal education policy when she was living in public housing in Savannah, Georgia, as a single mother of four.
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Education ·

Jobs for Special Education Teachers

This article explores what special education teachers do, where they work, and how to become one...
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Tamir Harper and colleagues

Education ·

New Graduate Student Council President Brings Vision of Community and Academic Excellence

Tamir Harper, EdD '27, has taken the helm as president of the Graduate Student Council at American University's School of Education.
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Happy Graduation Class of 2025!

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Every Graduate Has a Story to Tell

Learn more about our 2025 School of Education graduates.
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Social Sciences ·

Why Can’t We Stop Doomscrolling? A CAS Conversation with Chris Tripoli

Psychology Professor Chris Tripoli explains why doomscrolling is so compulsive, and how we can spend less time doing it
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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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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. 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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Social Sciences ·

Department of Economics Relaunches MA in Economics as Master of Science

Change in degree’s designation reflects the program’s growing emphasis on quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making.
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