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Growing up near Cleveland, Lexi Simmerson, MEd '26, noticed at a young age that something wasn't right with the way some schools treated students with disabilities. She is working to launch an advocacy practice for students with disabilities. american.edu/baker/news/au-… @americanu

This morning we celebrate our storytellers, educators, and changemakers from @AU_SOC and @AUBakerSchool. View the livestream at american.edu/commencement/l…. #2026AUGrad

Celebrate graduate Abbey Phelan, MAT ’26, whose journey to educator began not in a classroom, but as an au pair. Read her journey to special education teacher. american.edu/baker/news/abb… #SpecialEducation #FutureEducator #TeacherJourney #BakerSchoolAU @AmericanU

Krystal Lindsey, EdD ’26 received AU’s Outstanding Service to the Community award for being an incredible scholar and service-oriented leader. Lindsey created spaces for connection and growth through her work as an Experiential Learning Leader. @americanu #ExperientialLearning

The Baker School of Education was at @SevernRunAACPS in Maryland this week for their institute of higher education partnership fair, where all @AACountySchools employees receive a 29% scholarship for attending the Baker School. american.edu/baker/scholars…

At the University and Student Achievement Awards, Prakriti Nepal, MA '26, received the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Intercultural Leadership Award.  Nepal is an international student recognized for demonstrating exceptional intercultural leadership.

Ruby Marsh turned a pandemic pivot into a career in elementary education by earning a dual BA and MAT this month. “You will learn so much in your time in this program and through your clinical experiences, and you will grow and change your beliefs.” american.edu/baker/news/rub…

Join Dr. Kimberly Martin, EdD '22, at Politics and Prose in Washington, DC, at 7pm on May 12 for a conversation with Dr. Lerone Martin featuring "Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr." The book is available for preorder, the event is free. politics-prose.com/lerone-martin-…

"Beyond the Spectrum: Navigating the Mental Health Landscape of LGBTQ+ Youths," delves into the multifaceted experiences of LGBTQ+ youths, unraveling the intricate interplay between mental health and identity within this diverse community. bookstore.emerald.com/beyond-the-spe…

If you haven't listened to our latest podcast episode yet, you should! Big Ideas That Matter: The Truth About the Teacher Pipeline Crisis is live! YouTube - youtu.be/vTH78G4chbk Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/0amhLH…

“Anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discrimination was already on the rise in the U.S. before the Feb. 28 airstrikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel,” writes Sr. Professorial Lecturer Amaarah DeCuir. mississippifreepress.org/opinion-americ…

From Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala to Fulbright Specialist in Costa Rica — @AmericanU's Dr. Carolyn Parker is helping redesign STEM education for an entire nation. Her story is worth a read. 🌎 american.edu/baker/news/fro… #Fulbright #STEMEducation #BakerSOE

Hear how Tatiana Ellis, who graduates this month, and Calvin Plante, class of 2028, reflect on their learning experiences at the Baker School of Education, and the legacy of the gift that H. Kent and Linda A. Baker made to @americanu. youtube.com/watch?v=qKjNXi…

Its here a New episode of Big Ideas That Matter: The Truth About the Teacher Pipeline Crisis. Three education leaders get real about what's broken, what teachers actually need, and what bold change looks like. YouTube - youtu.be/vTH78G4chbk

On Thursday afternoon, @AmericanU gathered to dedicate the newly named Linda A. and H. Kent Baker School of Education, a milestone moment for the university and a deeply personal tribute to the love story that helped shape it. american.edu/alumni/america…

Dr. @RuizSealey, of @TeachersCollege, @Columbia University, gave the inspiring talk "Censorship, Resistance, and Freedom Dreaming in Education" as the Dr. Edmund W. Gordon Distinguished Lecturer and in celebration of the dedication of the Baker School of Education at @americanu

AU refined its Master's in Education Policy and Leadership adding a certificate in administrative licensure, opening up more doors in your career as a principal, program director, or district supervisor. american.edu/soe/graduate/m… #EducationLeadership #SchoolLeadership

"Leading the Reimagining of Higher Education" was an amazing panel as part of the naming dedication day. It featured moderator Tamir Harper, SOE/EdD ’27; Maddy Gitomer, BS '06; Kimberly Griffin; Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz; advisory board member Lia Epperson; and Tabbye Chavous.