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DC downtown lights and Potomac at night.

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Top Five Reasons to Attend Grad School at AU in Washington, DC

From internships and networking opportunities to cultural enrichment, AU, CAS, and the nation’s capital offer one-of-a-kind grad school experiences and opportunities
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Dixon points to a painting to teach a student during a Community-Based Experience at The Phillips Collection.

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Charles Dixon's Journey From the Football Field to Becoming an Inspirational Educator

From tackling opponents on the football field to tackling special education in the classroom.
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2024 RETL Students at Orientation

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From Classroom to Career: AU's Groundbreaking Teaching Residency Program

Nine residents began participating in the special Master of Arts in Teaching program that’s similar to a medical-doctor residency program.
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Juilenne Townsend-Sanders with a student.

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From Unexpected Beginnings to Educational Excellence: Juilenne Townsend-Sanders' Inspiring Journey

Townsend-Sanders recalls the moment of clarity: "I knew that was it. I knew that's where I was supposed to be."
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School of Education Building - Spring Valley Building

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School of Education's New Faculty and Staff in Fall 2024

A Growing School. A Growing Community.
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Members of SOE's Spring 2024 CTA Graduates

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The Spring 2024 School of Education Commencement

News, Videos, and Photos from SOE's Spring '24 Commencement
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Members of SOE's Spring 2024 CTA Graduates

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The Spring 2024 School of Education Commencement

News, Videos, and Photos from SOE's Spring '24 Commencement
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Members of SOE's Spring 2024 CTA Graduates

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The Spring 2024 School of Education Commencement

News, Videos, and Photos from SOE's Spring '24 Commencement
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Maya Angelou School student being taught

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Dr. Clarisse Mendoza Davis, ’08, runs toward the students that everyone else could not reach.

The Maya Angelou Schools have been teaching those in greatest need for more than 25 years, including locations physically housed inside juvenile detention centers.
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Dr. Francesca Smith Accepts Award at AERA 2024

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SOE Presents at 2024 AERA Annual Meeting

EdD alum Dr. Francesca Smith's prestigious award win and other faculty, student, and staff highlights from the AERA 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
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