This #CoordinatorsAppreciationWeek2023 I realize that there are now more #communityschools coordinators than ever before. Thanks to each and every one of you for everything you do for our children, families, and communities!

So stunned right now. Love Jrue Holiday - forever grateful for what he did for Milwaukee on and off the court from Day 1. Did I ever think we could get Dame? Not so much. This is going to be fun.

The American University School of Education recognizes #IndigenousPeoplesDay to celebrate and raise awareness of the many cultures of Indigenous or Native American peoples across the U.S. and to reflect on their tribal roots, tragedies, perseverance, and courage. american.edu/soe/land-ackno…

#Congratulations to SOE Assistant Professor Dr. Rob Shand, who was awarded the prestigious Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Early Career Award. Read more about Dr. Shand's deserving achievement at bit.ly/ShandSREE. American University SREE #research

Amazing

Read "Educators Must Be on the Frontline of Social Activism," SOE Senior Professorial Lecturer Dr. Eugene Pringle's powerful The Hechinger Report op-ed about teacher activism at bit.ly/3QFVxmA. American University Dr. Eugene Pringle, Jr. #education #activism #policy

In this clip, SOE grad student Kyuna Mister talks about her experience working as a Program Director at City Year DC while studying for her MEd in Education Policy and Leadership. Hear her story and check out her degree program at american.edu/soe/policy/. American University #education

On behalf of the Coalition for Community Schools, congratulations to the class of FY24 FSCS Grantees! These 30 new U.S. Department of Education #FullServiceCommunitySchools grants will drive academic success & provide supports to students, educators, and families: ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Presentation night! Thank you to the Center for Black Educator Development and OSSE for working with our AU School of Ed students on projects that helped support your organization, and for helping them grow while having a real-world impact.

We are #proud to have our Education Policy and Leadership program graduate student, Jermaine Gassaway (american.edu/news/changemak…), as tomorrow's SOE Commencement ceremony Graduate Student Speaker. #Commencement starts at 1:30 p.m. at American University's Bender Arena. #2023AUGrad #AUEagles

In case you missed is, at #CSxFE PGCPS Office of Community Schools Director, Ingrid Williams Horton & International High School at Langley Park SGA CSC, Ms. Umanzor represented well today at the IEL Conference alongside United Way NCA sharing the research of PGCPS Community Schools & implementation of the strategy. Community Schools

AU Professors Reuben Jacobson and kecia hayes, and recent AU School of Ed Education, Policy, and Leadership graduates Kyuna Sims and Delmis Umanzor presented research on @PGCPS #communityschools at the @communityschools conference along with colleagues from PGCPS Office of Community Schools and United Way NCA.

Hear Dr. Bettina Love @BLoveSoulPower, NYTimes bestselling author of “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal" & Kennedy Center's Next 50 Leaders dedicated to making the world more inspired, inclusive & compassionate. bit.ly/SIEEJ2024

Lots coming out about the new cell phone bans, but this has to be one of the best. From my longtime friend and incredible educator, Joel Snyder. chalkbeat.org/2024/08/29/aft…

In Salon, I argue that JD Vance's stance on dismantling U.S. Department of Education undermines his own story and betrays the poor he claims to represent. The Ed. Dept. is an economic engine that powers innovation and makes college possible for millions. It did for me. salon.com/2024/09/06/jd-…

How do online students network with members outside their college cohorts? Ask Sheela VanHoose ! She figured it out ... 💡 ow.ly/IGjo50UmKLT #educationpolicy #educationleadership #onlinenetworking

Attention prospective Master of Education students! 📣 Join us for a virtual Open House on Tuesday, April 29 at 7pm ET. Have your questions answered! 🔗 RSVP: ow.ly/8BXL50Vtta3 @americanu #OpenHouse #AdmissionsQandA #MEdProgram