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How ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Professor Jennifer Watkinson Is Training the Next Generation of School Counselors

Dr. Jennifer Watkinson spent 14 years as an elementary school counselor and is now in her 16th year at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ, training the next generation of school counselors.

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s School of Education Honors 2026 Graduate Emily Esbri with Wise Medal

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland’s School of Education proudly announces Emily Esbri as the recipient of the Fr. Wise Medal for Distinguished Achievement in Education.

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³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ partners with Baltimore City Public Schools for teacher development and training

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland’s School of Education is partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools to offer programming for their teachers, staff, and administrators.

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³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s Community of Inquiry Highlights Student Research at the Center for Research and Evaluation Annual Symposium

At ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s Center for Research and Evaluation (CRE), the annual symposium provides a space for students, faculty, and community leaders to share research, ideas, and projects related to the center’s work.

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s American Kodály Institute Founder Honored with OAKE Lifetime Achievement Award

Founder and longtime director of the American Kodály Institute (AKI) at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ, Amy Carol Branum, has been honored with the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) Lifetime Achievement Award.

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U.S. News recognizes ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ among “Best Online Master's in Education Programs for 2026"

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland was named one of the “Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for 2026" by U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 64 out of 323 universities chosen for the list.

From ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School Counseling Grad Program to Middle School Counselor

When Desvan L. Moody enrolled in the Master of Arts in School Counseling program at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland, he was looking for a program aligned with his values and the impact he wanted to have on young people.

How the Montessori Education Program Improved ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Alum’s Teaching Practice

In the Montessori Education graduate program at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ, Liz Haff found an opportunity to deepen her practices and reflect on her work as an educator.

Afra Ahmed Hersi, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education, presents Rebecca Lange-Thernes, M.Ed. ’91, with the University’s School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award on Dec. 4, 2025 (Sid Keiser Photography)
Rebecca Lange-Thernes, M.Ed. ’91, receives School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland honored Rebecca Lange-Thernes, M.Ed. ’91, with the University’s School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award on Dec. 4, 2025.

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³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s School of Education introduces two new minors

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland’s School of Education is introducing two new minors to continue to meet the needs of aspiring educators: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Early Childhood Education.

American Kodály Institute students perform during their summer concert dressed in all black.
³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s American Kodály Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Music Education

July 2025 marks a significant milestone for the American Kodály Institute (AKI) at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland: 25 years of training music educators through the Kodály approach.

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Graduate Students Examine the Real-World Impacts of Technology

Graduate students in ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland’s Learning Design & Technology program are examining how the technology we rely on in classrooms, workplaces, and everyday life is reshaping the ways to teach, learn, and connect.

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³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s M.Ed. in Literacy for Reading Specialists receives national recognition for teacher readiness from International Literacy Association

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland’s M.Ed. in Literacy for Reading/Literacy Specialists has been recognized by the International Literacy Association (ILA) for its outstanding preparation of literacy professionals and continuous efforts to transform lives...

How a Master of Education Helped ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Alum Redesign Her Career

Julia Goffredi earned her Master of Education in Educational Technology from ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University Maryland School of Education. Today, she is the Emerging Learning Technology Lead at the University of Baltimore’s Center for Excellence in Learning,...

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How ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program Helps Paraeducators Become Licensed Special Educators

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ's unique graduate pathway prepares paraeducators, like Anna Wroten, to become licensed teachers while continuing to work in Baltimore County schools.

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