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Ann Friedman, AU Baker Alumna and creator of the Planet Word Museum, smiles and wears a black blazer.

Alumni ·

For the Love of Language

Baker School of Education alumna Ann Friedman advances literacy and inclusive education through the museum she created, Planet Word.
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An event in Panama to raise awareness about the report and connect with officials was well attended by the minister of education, representatives from teacher unions, government, universities, and NGOs. Courtesy: CIEDU

Education ·

Baker School of Education Continues Commitment to Professional Development for Panama Teachers

New report reveals gaps in Panamanian teachers’ continuing education; findings will inform teacher trainings
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Baker Faculty Awarded $1.3M NSF Grant

Education ·

Baker Faculty Awarded $1.3M NSF Grant

More than $1.3M was awarded to AU’s Dr. Shari Earnest Watkins and Dr. Brian L. McGowan as part of the Collaborative Research-Racial Equity project (CRRE).
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Baker Faculty Members Awarded $700k Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant

Education ·

Baker Faculty Members Awarded $700k Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant

“Reconceptualizing College Teaching for Equitable Student Outcomes: A Strategic Focus on Equity-Based Teaching and the Systemic Levers that Support Broad-Scale Change”
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Eradicating the Stigma book cover

Education ·

Education, Equity, and Justice Book Series

“Reconceptualizing College Teaching for Equitable Student Outcomes: A Strategic Focus on Equity-Based Teaching and the Systemic Levers that Support Broad-Scale Change”
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PERIL director and AU professor Cynthia Miller-Idriss speaks at a White House summit on hate-fueled violence.

Government & Politics ·

Toward a More United America

AU professor among those who spoke this month at a bipartisan summit on hate-fueled violence
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Dr. Amaarah DeCuir and Dr. Cheyenne Batista

Education ·

Dr. Cheyenne E. Batista ’22 Wins 2022 CPED Dissertation in Practice of the Year Award

“I have seen her work in the field and can attest to the power of her findings,” said Dr. Amaarah DeCuir.
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Go Alliance and AU Baker Logos

Education ·

New Partnership Gives School Counselors Affordable Continuing Education Option

New Partnership Gives School Counselors Affordable Continuing Education Option
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Portrait of Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr.

Announcement ·

Former Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. Joins American University’s Baker School of Education

Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. will serve as American University Baker School of Education's first executive-in-residence.
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Some of the new faculty hires in fall of 2022

Education ·

AU Baker School of Education Welcomes New Faculty and Staff in Fall 2022

Announcing New Faculty and Staff
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