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A smiling classroom teacher observes a student completing a pen-and-paper assignment.
April 23, 2025
Learn how AU’s online MAT program equips future educators with strategies for teaching literacy and literature to enhance reading, writing, and critical thinking.
A teacher smiles and leans over a table while engaging in a discussion with students in a classroom.
April 10, 2025
Want to become a teacher but lack experience? American University’s MAT program helps career changers enter the classroom. Apply today!
A woman wearing a sweater and jeans gestures expressively while conversing with two peers in a bright room.
April 2, 2025
Compare a master's degree vs. a graduate certificate at American University to find the best fit for your career. Explore key differences in cost and benefits.
A smiling educator in a classroom leads an engaging discussion with an attentive group of students.
March 21, 2025
Learn how AU prepares students to promote equity in education and how its partnership with The Lab School provides unique benefits, including fellowships.
A woman in professional attire stands smiling at the front of a classroom, engaging with seated participants, one of whom is raising a hand; a whiteboard displaying writing is visible in the background.
March 11, 2025
Elevate your leadership and policy skills with AU’s online EdD. Gain strategic tools for educational impact without pausing your career.
A young student traces his finger across the pages of a textbook as he reads.
February 3, 2025
The science of reading helps us understand how students develop literacy skills. It incorporates research from educational psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience.
An educator points to a drawing on a piece of paper as she speaks to a young student.
January 23, 2025
Educational psychology analyzes students’ experiences in the classroom, develops new teaching techniques, and implements more effective curricula.
A young elementary school student smiles as she assembles the components of a project on her desk.
January 14, 2025
Learn about the benefits of project-based learning in early childhood education and how to implement it in your classroom.
An educator smiles as she gazes out over an empty classroom.
January 9, 2025
There are many scholarship opportunities available for education majors. Learn about the best education scholarship options for your degree program and desired career path.