Howard University School of Education

07/02/2024

Jamela Joseph garners support for Black Teachers through her research by identifying American K-12 Parasitic Syndrome (APS), a connection between colonial slave laws and the treatment and effects on the mental, emotional, and physical health of Black Women Teachers.

Read the full feature in the Howard Magazine Spring/Summer Digital Edition.
https://magazine.howard.edu/stories/a-doctoral-students-research-on-saving-black-women-teachers?bbeml=tp-QA4yQq5x3UyyUowPcxFGuw.jkkgPJ3yW_Ey7oi202lxdtA.rLMlik5ZxI0eMxZOs1UYBeg.l-bVHq1H_ukaLys518A86kA

06/24/2024

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies researchers influence policy and push the educational equity needle forward. Dr. Sosanya Jones, an associate professor and program coordinator for the Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (HELPS) program, and Melody Andrews, a recent Ed.D. graduate of the Education Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) program co-authored a paper, Stranded Credits: A Matter of Equity, cited in new federal legislation that will expand the ban on institutions holding transcripts for fees.

06/19/2024

Freedom looks good on you.

from the Howard University School of Education.

06/19/2024

06/14/2024

Congratulations to Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ed.D. alum Dr. Charles Gibbs who was named president of the Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY).

Read here for more information. https://www.mcny.edu/blog/2024/06/12/dr-gibbs-7th-president/

06/13/2024

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies doctoral student, Dwayne L. Barnes first op-ed, DEI Vital to Educational Institutions, was published in Greenville, N.C.’s local newspaper, The Daily Reflector.

“Equity must be a cornerstone of any educational system. It ensures that every student has access to the same opportunities and resources, which is fundamental for leveling the playing field.” -Dwayne L. Barnes

Read the full op-ed:

As a staunch advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in education, I cannot overstate the crucial role these initiatives play in shaping the futures of all students. DEI is

05/29/2024

Scholastic Selects Nine Howard University School of Education students to Write Culturally Representative Decodable Books

“The collaboration between Scholastic, the School of Education, and the other participating HBCUs symbolizes that culturally relevant books and learning materials matter. They matter because learning how to read should be grounded in students’ social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds,” Dr. Helen Bond said.

Helen Bond, Ph.D., Department of Curriculum professor, was the advisor for Howard student participants.

Read the full story at Howard University’s The Dig. https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/nine-howard-students-selected-scholastic-write-decodable-books-featured-new-culturally-affirming

05/16/2024

Happening today! Will you be joining us?

Howard University's School of Education and School of Law is pleased to present 70 Years: Examining the Legal Precedent of Brown v Board of Education. Join us at the historic Howard University School of Law as we discuss the importance of the 1954 Supreme Court decision, reflecting on progress made since the ruling, and encouraging continued dialogue on educational equity. Our esteemed panel will feature speakers who have been influential in the realm of education and civil rights.

The event is located at the Howard University School of Law (2900 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC 20008) in the Honorable Damon J. Keith Moot Court Room, Houston Hall, B-Level.

The panel will be co-moderated by Dean Dawn Williams (Education) and Dean Lisa Crooms (Law) and opening remarks by Dr. Ivory Toldson.

Panelists include:

Dr. Leslie Fenwick, Dean Emerita, Howard University School of Education

Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Education

Mr. Terrence Roberts, Little Rock Nine

Ms. Elizabeth Eckford, Little Rock Nine

Ms. Adrienne Jennings Bennett, a plaintiff in Bolling v. Sharpe

Open to all!

05/16/2024

Amid the 70 anniversary of the landmark Brown V. Board of Education decision, the Howard University School of Education Dean Emeritus Leslie T. Fenwick, Ph.D talks with ABC News to highlight how resistance to the decision contributed to black male educator shortages.

Read the full story

A direct response to the milestone decision ripped Black teachers from the profession, according to education experts who spoke with ABC News.

05/15/2024

History in the making. 📚

Congratulations to Mr. Ashton J. Minor (.Minor_Educates_)! 🎓🎉🎊

📌 M.Ed. In Special Education

📍Hailing from Chicago, IL.

05/15/2024

Congratulations to our HUSOE school psychology majors Yasmin Brown and Sheatiel Weekes on their poster presentation for Children’s National Hospital Research Week. 👏🏾👏🏿👏🏽

05/14/2024

“Balancing books & bills, work smart, live large. Here's to the hustle, the highs, & the memories.
Howard U, thank you for the journey, many lessons, love & support.
To the School of Education, we may be small but we are so mighty. The connections made here are to last a lifetime. I look forward to watching you all change the world.”

-Howard University Alumna, Cloé Jai Martin

Congratulations to Ms. Cloé Jai Martin! 🎉🎊🎓
📌B.S. in Human Development, a minor in Health Education with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health
Honors Graduate, with Magnum Cum Laude

05/14/2024

Howard University's School of Education and School of Law is pleased to present 70 Years: Examining the Legal Precedent of Brown v Board of Education. Join us at the historic Howard University School of Law as we discuss the importance of the 1954 Supreme Court decision, reflecting on progress made since the ruling, and encouraging continued dialogue on educational equity. Our esteemed panel will feature speakers who have been influential in the realm of education and civil rights.

The event is located at the Howard University School of Law (2900 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC 20008) in the Honorable Damon J. Keith Moot Court Room, Houston Hall, B-Level.

The panel will be co-moderated by Dean Dawn Williams (Education) and Dean Lisa Crooms (Law) and opening remarks by Dr. Ivory Toldson.

Panelists include:

Dr. Leslie Fenwick, Dean Emerita, Howard University School of Education

Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Education

Mr. Terrence Roberts, Little Rock Nine

Ms. Elizabeth Eckford, Little Rock Nine

Ms. Adrienne Jennings Bennett, a plaintiff in Bolling v. Sharpe

Open to all!

05/11/2024

05/10/2024

It’s giving…DOCTOR of Education!

Congratulations to Dr. Ketrina Childs ()! 🎉🎊🎓

📌Ed.D., Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

📑 Dissertation Title: Seeking Solutions or Control?: Investigating Michigan’s School District Dissolution Policy
🏅4.0 Honors Graduate

05/09/2024

It’s Black Teacher Appreciation day! We want to take a moment to honor all the Black teachers for their service, inspiration, leadership, and impact on students past and present. We also honor those who have chosen the path of teaching. The change that you bring and will bring to the classroom and beyond is monumental.

Join Center for Black Educator Development in thanking past, current, and future black teachers! Name/tag them below!

05/09/2024

Who’s going to stop her?

Congratulations to Ms. Nneka Stephanie Okoro! 🎉🎊🎓

📌 B.S candidate, Human Development and Psychoeducational with a minor in Political Science
Summa Cum Laude

05/09/2024

Happening today at 10 AM! The 2024 Howard University School of Education Honors and Awards Ceremony at Cramton Auditorium!

Join us live for this momentous celebration!

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/3uIfOPuTNEM?si=4zFhujWgtwEqiJ5W

05/09/2024

An education leader on the rise!

Spotlight: Ms. Kelly Tisdale-Sloan (.alicia)! 🎉🎊🎓

📌M.Ed. candidate, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

05/08/2024

‘Tis the season to show off and celebrate our graduating Howard University School of Education students. We can’t be more proud. 🥹

Spotlight 🔦: Ms. Sierra Smither ( )! 🎉🎊🎓

📌M.Ed. candidate, School Psychology Masters + Specialist degree

05/07/2024

Howard University commemorates the Brown v. Board of Education 70th Anniversary. Howard University's School of Education and School of Law will host a program entitled 70Years Hence: Examining the Legal Precedent of Brown v. Board of Education with a panel discussion and reception on Thursday, May 16th, from 5:00 - 9:00 . The event is located at the Howard University School of Law (2900 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC 20008) in the Honorable Damon J. Keith Moot Court Room, Houston Hall, B-Level.

The panel will be co-moderated by Dean Dawn Williams (Education) and Dean Lisa Crooms (Law) and opening remarks by Dr. Ivory Toldson.

Panelists include:

Dr. Leslie Fenwick, Dean Emerita, Howard University School of Education

Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Education

Mr. Terrence Roberts, Little Rock Nine

Ms. Elizabeth Eckford, Little Rock Nine

Ms. Adrienne Jennings Bennett, a plaintiff in Bolling v. Sharpe

Open to all!

05/06/2024

Last weekend Dean Williams was honored by MD State Attorney, Aisha Braveboy as a “Woman who Bravely Leads”. Doctoral students in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies joined her to celebrate this achievement. Also, pictured with the Dean is awardee and Howard, Bison, Ms. Sydnie Collins.

05/03/2024

“I think our emphasis on children connecting STEM to a broader purpose makes us unique,” says Dr. Kofi LeNiles, a college professor and the program’s director. “We’re not just teaching STEM; we’re creating an experience.”

Read about Howard Verizon Innovative Learning program:
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/howard-university-creative-twist-stem-education

Howard University offers a holistic approach to STEM education by integrating art, history and culture into its Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program.

05/01/2024

Shout out to our School of Education students for presenting at the HU Research Symposium last week, culminating HU Research Month. We are proud of our students for advancing scholarship. Also, a special shout out to the counseling psychology first-year cohort; every student's presentation was accepted this year.

04/30/2024

Congratulations to De’Ani Costello on her recent selection as the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) summer intern. Ms. Costello is a sophomore Human Development major in the School of Education. She will assist Educational Psychology professor Dr. Kyndra Middleton on two projects related to assessment development. 👏🏽👏🏿👏🏾

Major: Honors Human Development
Classification: Sophomore
Minor: Legal Communications
From: Vallejo, California
Aspirations: Juvenile Lawyer