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A teacher working with a student points to a computer screen.
August 19, 2022
There are numerous types of education degrees. Learn more about what the field of education is and the various education career paths that graduates can pursue.
June 21, 2022
What are the pros and cons of year-round school? Discover why some education leaders are pushing to move away from the traditional 10-month school year schedule.
A teacher reads a story to schoolchildren.
April 7, 2022
How can teachers incorporate social justice childrenā€™s books into curricula? Discover how an MA in teaching prepares educators to develop powerful curricula.
A teacher leads a group discussion.
March 15, 2022
Educators who want to teach anti-racism principles and lessons may wonder where to start. Explore these resources for teaching students about race and racism.
Four high school students look at their laptops and cell phones.
February 22, 2022
Online classes have made students more reliant on the internet than ever before. Learn more about teaching students to use best practices for internet safety.
A smiling person sits on a wall in an urban setting looking at a smartphone screen.
February 1, 2022
Why does promoting digital citizenship for students matter? Explore how educators can teach valuable lessons to help students navigate the digital world safely.
An elementary school teacher stands with a group of students.
January 11, 2022
Racism harms students and learning environments. Learn more about dismantling racism in education and strategies for teaching anti-racism in the classroom.
Attendees at the Sally L. Smith distinguished lecture series.
October 31, 2021
The partnership between American University andĀ The Lab School of Washington, and AU offering the master of arts in special education focusing on learning disabilities,Ā began with Sally L. Smith. Smith founded The Lab School in 1967 to teach students like her son Gary, who had learning differences. The idea for the school began when Smith discovered […]
A school principal holding a folder stands in a hallway.
October 15, 2021
At American University, our students and alumni firmly believe that every student deserves a top-quality education. Here, two of our alumni share more about how they continue to support individuals with learning disabilities. Erica Gillaspy What was your academic/professional path to AU and beyond?I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in working with […]