Corey Carroll

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How an Internship on Capitol Hill Led One Student to American University’s School of Education

Corey Carroll’s path to American University’s 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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A special education teacher and student interact in a classroom

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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 SOE 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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Children in a school lunch line

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What Is Lunch Shaming?

How Accessibility to Lunch Impacts Student Learning
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Demar Goodman, BA '27

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From RA to Senator: Elected to Highlight Education Students’ Needs

Most American University students only think about the School of Education when they're "waiting for a red Wonk to Spring Valley."
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Photo courtesy of Students for Change and KPU.

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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)

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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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Tamir Harper and colleagues

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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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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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