2025

April
- School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington, EdD, to Address Class of 2025 at School of Education’s Commencement Ceremony
  
  April 04, 2025
  The School of Education is proud to announce that Tony B. Watlington Sr. Ed.D., Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, will address the Class of 2025 at this year’s school commencement ceremony. The nationally recognized leader and New Jersey native will address School of Education graduates on Wednesday, June 11th at 12:30 p.m. at the Miller Theater.
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March
- School of Education Students Create and Lead their own Classes at a Local School
  
  March 28, 2025
  Co-op gives undergraduate students the opportunity to gain real-world experience and apply the lessons learned in their classes. Two School of Education students recently completed their co-op at Science Leadership Academy Middle School where they created and led their own classes for students in grades 5-8.
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- "This Opportunity has Truly Transformed My Life"
  
  March 25, 2025
  
  As a preschool teacher for the past eight years, Cristiane Alexander had trouble understanding the behavior of the children in her class. Through her classes at Drexel, supported through a scholarship from PHMC, Cristiane learned why her children behaved the way they did and how to design learning activities to best meet their needs. Cristiane shares her story on how Drexel has transformed her life.
  
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- The ILLEST Lab: A Safe Space for Creativity and Innovation
  
  March 24, 2025
  A safe space may look different for many people. For some it might be their room, a club on campus, a group they relate with, or even a class. For Derrick Banks Jr, the ILLEST Lab in the School of Education is his safe space. Founded in 2018 by Kareem Edouard, PhD, the ILLEST Lab is a true testament to the idea of students being able to be themselves in a thriving environment.
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- Dragons on Fire: Kudos for Student Achievement: Winter 2025
  
  March 06, 2025
  Read about scholarships, fellowships and accolades students earned in the previous quarter.
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February
- Aroutis Foster, PhD, Appointed Director of Greater Philadelphia Region Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
  
  February 21, 2025
  The School of Education is proud to announce that Aroutis Foster, PhD, Interim Dean and Professor of Learning Technologies for the School of Education was appointed as the Project Director for the Greater Philadelphia Region Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (Philadelphia AMP).
  
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- Academic Advisor Spotlight: Abbey Lunning
  
  February 06, 2025
  Academic advisors are some of the most important people in students' educational lives. Not only do they provide constant support, but they guide them on the right path to make sure credit requirements are met, and students' career and educational needs are attended to. Learn more about Abbey Lunning, an advisor for online and on-campus BS in Education programs as she shares some insight on her role and working at Drexel.
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January
- Academic Advisor Spotlight: Nicole Trinkaus
  
  January 30, 2025
  
  Meet Nicole Trinkaus, academic advisor for Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, Special Education, and Education Improvement and Transformation programs.
  
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- Academic Advisor Spotlight: Kelly Young
  
  January 14, 2025
  Meet Kelly Young, academic advisor for the EdD in Educational Leadership and Management and MS in the Educational Administration programs.
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- Thriving Through Winter: Maintaining Mental Wellness
  
  January 10, 2025
  
  As the winter sets in and the weather gets colder, seasonal depression and “winter blues” starts to hit its peak. Mental health for some can begin to decline which is why it is so important to prioritize your well-being and mental wellness when you can. Here are a few tips to help you thrive this time of year.
  
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