School of Education Graduate Open Houses

Join the School of Education for an exploration of graduate school. Our Graduate Open Houses give prospective students an opportunity to talk with program staff and faculty, ask questions, and learn more about the program.

MEd: Education Policy & Leadership

Open House Date	Time (ET)	Registration
Feb. 25	7:00 p.m. ET	Register
Mar. 25	7:00 p.m. ET	Register
Apr. 29	7:00 p.m. ET	Register

View this recorded alumni panel including recent alumni answering questions about their experiences in the program. 
Contact soeadmissions@american.edu with any questions.

MAT: Teacher Education

Open House Date	Time (ET)	Registration
Feb. 25	7:00 p.m. ET	Register
Mar. 3	7:00 p.m. ET	Register
Apr. 16	7:00 p.m. ET	Register

Contact teachered@american.edu with any questions.

EdD: Education Policy & Leadership

Open houses to prepare students for Fall 2026 EdD applications will resume in the summer or fall. Contact edd@american.edu with any questions.

• View this recorded open house including current students answering questions.

Antiracist Administration & School Leadership Certificate

Open House Date	Time (ET)	Registration
TBD	TBD	TBD

Email ARASL@american.edu with any questions.

Other Webinars

Financial Aid Webinar

Date	Time (ET)	Registration
TBD	TBD	TBD

Housing Webinar

Date	Time (ET)	Registration
TBD	TBD	TBD

International Students Webinar

Date	Time (ET)	Registration
TBD	TBD	TBD

Recent Events

The Promise and Impact of Equity, Civil Rights, and Justice: Marking the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Our most recent Big Ideas in Education webinar, "70 Years Later: Critical Education Policy to Live Out the Promise of Brown v. Board of Education," took place on Thursday, May 16, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. ET. A video recording of the webinar is available to view. | Watch the video here.

A Conversation on School Violence and Safety with Dr. Sophia Rodriguez was a thought-provoking fireside chat with Dr. Sophia Rodriguez, moderated by Dr. kecia hayes, on the critical issues of school violence and school safety. In an era marked by increasing concerns about the safety and well-being of students and educators, this intimate conversation provides a platform to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing our educational institutions. View the video here with Spanish captions.

How Book Bans Impact K-12 Students featured experts who weighed in on the history of banned books, what is happening politically today, and the potential impact on students in the future. | Watch it here.

SOE presented The SCOTUS Decisions: What School Counselors Should Know, in July of 2023. Dean Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy (a counselor educator) moderated a conversation with counseling and higher education professionals discussing the ramifications of the recent decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). | Watch it here.

Scholars convened to share research on education systems and practices in Muslim societies and the Muslim diaspora and their implications for global societies. | Watch the  keynote address.

Gun Violence: Leading Schools Through an Epidemic. With gun violence plaguing American education communities, this one-hour webinar by the AU SOE tapped into the expertise of panelists who bring diverse perspectives to propose practical solutions to support our school leaders as they grapple with this problem. Panelists unpacked recent situations at school districts around the country and shared their perspectives. | Watch it here.