Howard University School of Education

Happy Thanksgiving! ???? Today, we are thankful for education. Dean Williams and family visited an elementary school outside of Accra, Ghana ???? to celebrate this season of Thanks and Giving. Wishing peace to you and yours. #Thankful #HUSOE ????????

We are proud to announce that Howard University’s School of Education (SOE) has received a successful accreditation report from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), reaffirming our commitment to excellence in preparing future educators, leaders and psychologists. The SOE has met all CAEP standards and has been re-accredited for the next seven years, until Spring 2031. This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students, as well as Howard University’s steadfast support for high-quality academic programs. Additional gratitude to the university leadership that helped to foster an environment where quality and continuous improvement are prioritized. Accreditation not only confirms our adherence to the highest standards of education preparation but also strengthens our resolve to continue fostering innovation and equity in education. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this outstanding accomplishment. Together, we are shaping the future of education with excellence and purpose! Dawn Williams, Ph.D. Dean School of Education

??? Meet Tiara Liqardonay Smith, MS, Counseling Psychology PhD student and president of the Counseling Psychology Graduate Student Association at Howard University School! She’s inviting you to be part of the blessing that keeps students like her afloat during tough times. For Bison Education Week 2024 give to the Student Scholar Fund and make a difference in a student’s journey—your support could be the reason someone completes their degree! ???? Every dollar counts: https://lnkd.in/dyazMNyh #BisonStrong #BisonEducationWeek2024 #HowardSOE

Howard University showed up to the 2024 Black Male Educators Conference in Philadelphia! Students joined Dr. Greg Carr and Dr. Nathan Alexander, proudly representing HU in impactful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities—empowering Black educators activists to enhance student outcomes. #HowardUniversity #BMEConference2024 #BlackMaleEducators #blackmaleeducators #BisonEducationWeek2024

?? Congratulations to T. Michelle Colson, Ed.D., Howard University School of Education Alum, on winning the D.C. State Board of Education Ward 4 seat! ?? Your dedication to education and impact on our community make you a true change agent. We’re proud to celebrate your achievement during Bison Education Week 2024! #BisonEducationWeek #HowardAlumni #ChangeAgent #EducationLeadership #BisonPride

?? It’s the final day of Bison Education Week 2024! Thank you for joining us in raising the banner of education! #HUSOEDayofGiving Let's keep the celebration going! Partner with us in preparing the next generation of educators, leaders, and human service professionals by supporting the Student Scholar Fund. Your gift makes a difference. Thank you for your continued support! ???? #IGive2HUSOE ?? Give here: giving.howard.edu/HUSOE

This #BisonEducationWeek, we celebrate Howard University School of Education alumna Courtney Taylor, founder of The Empowerment Village Education Group (The E.V.E. Group). As a passionate educator, former principal, and leadership coach, Courtney has dedicated her career to supporting Black women educators. Honored with a City Service Citation from Philadelphia and featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, her work uplifts and equips educators with the resources they need to thrive. Reflecting on her mission, Ms. Taylor says, “I created The E.V.E. Group for women like me—educators who need a space, village, and outlet to unpack their experiences, to be authentic without labels, and to advance in their careers.” Join us in celebrating Ms. Taylor as she continues making a difference in education!?

See you at *5 PM* today for 45th annual Charles H. Thompson Lecture with keynote speaker Dr. Greg Carr at the SOE Miner Building ! (Virtual Option Available)! #RaiseTheBanner #BisonEducationWeek2024 #education Register here https://lnkd.in/eCxd2cMT

Join us in raising the banner of education for Bison Education Week 2024! We’re thrilled to celebrate and showcase our exceptional Upward Bound Math & Science students! ??A world of possibilities opened up for Howard Upward Bound Math & Science students at the 2024 STEAM Symposium! ?Engaging with STEM leaders, behind the scenes look at Universal’s Epic Universe, and walking away with free laptops, this event was a game-changer. ???? Huge thanks to COE, Xfinity, and NBC Universal for investing in tomorrow’s innovators! #STEMEducation #DreamBig #UBMS #HU #COE #Xfinity

The Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates\HU SOE Aspiring Superintendent Academy had another powerful evening of learning last evening. We highlighted the importance of local policy work and its implications on school choice. We also centered how one approaches complex work strategically and thoughtfully. Leading an urban school district is extremely challenging. Urban contexts, riddled with historical inequities, limited resources (human and economic), and aging facilities, require intentional, thoughtful leadership. Excellence never occurs by chance; it occurs by design. It takes leadership that combines urgency with political astuteness and technical skill to strategically work to strengthen coherence by pushing on levers that can accelerate growth. Great leaders work from frameworks and understand how to accelerate growth by exerting force on those factors that can create lasting change. Dr. Laurie W. Newell, PhD, superintendent of Paterson Public Schools, communicated her theory of action and conceptual design as she approaches reform work in Paterson focused on (1) increasing parental support (2) strengthening human resources (3) building data literacy (4) enhancing staff capacity and (5) strengthening principal capacity. Her intentional efforts will improve the interaction between teachers, students, and content, thus they will see consistent improvement over time. Paterson Public Schools have been challenged for decades, and for over 30 years, governance was controlled by the state of New Jersey. In recent years, governance has returned to local control. Dr. Newell stressed the importance of collaborative work with her school board and their partnership is slowly, but surely, improving life outcomes for children. When superintendents and boards partner to communicate their moral imperative, prioritize resources, clarify intended outcomes, and develop aggressive action plans, you see improvement. It does not take rocket science to improve outcomes. It takes political science to know how best to sequence steps 1-10. Keep an eye on Paterson Public Schools. Their best days are ahead of them. #ExcellencebyDesign #WeAreAllWeNeed