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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.
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Do You Need Educator Experience to Apply for an MA in Teaching (MAT)?

April 10, 2025
Want to become a teacher but lack experience? American University’s MAT program helps career changers enter the classroom. Apply today!
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Master’s Degree vs. Graduate Certificate: Which Education Credential is Right for Me?

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.
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Program Partnerships: Neurodivergence, Arts Education, and the Lab School of Washington

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.
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Connecting Policy to Practice: How an Online EdD Boosts Your Leadership Career

March 11, 2025
Elevate your leadership and policy skills with AU’s online EdD. Gain strategic tools for educational impact without pausing your career.
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What Is the Science of Reading?

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.