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Jobs for Special Education Teachers: How To Build a Career Supporting Exceptional Children

July 28, 2025
Explore special education teacher careers and how AU’s online MAT helps you meet rising demand and support diverse learners.
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What Is Education Policy? A Guide for Future Leaders and Changemakers

July 25, 2025
What is educational policy? Discover why it matters and how American University's online MEd in Education Policy and Leadership can help you lead lasting change.
Terence Ngwa

From Cameroon to the Classroom: Dr. Terence Ngwa’s Mission to Transform Educational Leadership

July 22, 2025
Discover Dr. Terence Ngwa’s inspiring journey from Cameroon to American University, where he leads AU’s Antiracist Leadership program to advance equity in education.
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Topics in Classroom Inclusion: What is Neurodevelopment?

July 15, 2025
Learn how understanding neurodevelopment and learner variability can help educators create inclusive classrooms, debunk neuromyths, and support all students effectively.
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Special Education Teacher Salary, Jobs and Degree Path

July 7, 2025
Learn about special education teacher salary ranges, job responsibilities, work settings, and how a master’s in special education can support your career goals.
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After the MAT: Licensure Next Steps

July 1, 2025
Explore how American University’s online MAT program supports students through teacher licensure in DC and beyond, with expert guidance every step of the way.
Jennifer Steele

Faculty Experts on AI in the Classroom: Obstacle or Opportunity?

June 24, 2025
Explore how AI is transforming classrooms, empowering teachers, and shaping the future of education with insights from AU’s expert faculty.
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Online Learning, On-Campus Quality: Why an American University Education Degree Stands Out

June 4, 2025
Discover how American University's online graduate education programs combine flexibility, academic rigor, personalized support, and meaningful collaboration.
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MAT Curriculum Highlights: Teaching Literacy and Literature

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.