Skip to main content

Articles

Students wearing VR headsets sit at desks in a classroom.

Training in Virtual Classrooms: How Simulation Technology Can Be Used for Teacher Development

June 23, 2020
How is VR driving teacher development? Explore how virtual classrooms are transforming education, from enhanced teacher training to improved student outcomes.
Two smiling teachers sit in the school library, one with a laptop, the other with a tablet and notebook.

Data Literacy for Teachers: Bridging the Gap between Education Policy Makers and Educators

June 17, 2020
Analyzing student data allows teachers to individualize lessons and tailor coursework to each student. Discover how data literacy improves student outcomes.
Two children with special needs sit in a classroom.

Disproportionality in Special Education: Impact on Student Performance and How Administrators Can Help

May 20, 2020
How does disproportionality in special education impact schools? Discover American University’s School of Education online and their master’s degree programs.
A student with Down syndrome raises his hand in class.

The Role of Special Education Teachers in Promoting an Inclusive Classroom

May 19, 2020
What is the role of special education teachers in inclusive classrooms? Find out more about inclusive education and other progressive learning techniques.
A group of students use their electronics while sitting at their desks.

What Is Multicultural Education? An Educator’s Guide to Teaching Diverse Students

May 19, 2020
Explore what multicultural education is through American University’s Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education in Education Policy and Leadership programs.
A teacher points to a chalkboard in front of a group of students.

The Benefits of Bilingual Education and Its Impact on Student Learning and Growth

May 19, 2020
Explore the benefits of bilingual education with American University’s Master of Arts in Teaching or Master of Education in Education Policy and Leadership.
Students sit on desks while meditating.

What Is Holistic Education? Understanding the History, Methods, and Benefits

May 13, 2020
What is holistic education? Find out how this method of educating the whole person brings a number of benefits to students, teachers, schools, and communities.
Children sit at a desk with their devices.

Digital Literacy in the Classroom: Benefits, Challenges, and Impact on Learning

May 11, 2020
Digital literacy is an essential component of education in the digital age. Find out how educators integrate and assess digital literacy in the classroom.
A young girl volunteers at a senior center and talks to an elderly woman outside.

The Role of Educational Leadership in Forming a School and Community Partnership

April 30, 2020
Educational leaders in many different settings can form school and community partnerships. Explore the impact of these relationships with American University.