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| School of Education at Howard University | |
|---|---|
| Name | School of Education, Howard University |
| Established | 1867 |
| Type | Private |
| City | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Campus | Howard University Main Campus |
School of Education at Howard University The School of Education at Howard University is a professional school within Howard University located on the Howard University main campus in Washington, D.C., offering undergraduate and graduate preparation for practitioners and scholars. It provides programs connected to clinical practice, policy, and leadership tied to institutions such as District of Columbia Public Schools, federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Education, and community partners like the National Education Association. The school’s mission aligns with institutional legacies associated with figures and events including Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Founded in the aftermath of the American Civil War era expansion of Howard University, the school traces roots to teacher training programs linked to Reconstruction-era initiatives and philanthropic efforts by groups such as the Freedmen's Bureau, supporters connected to Booker T. Washington, and educators influenced by W.E.B. Du Bois. Over time the unit evolved alongside national movements like the Progressive Era reforms and the Brown v. Board of Education decision, expanding curriculum and certification pathways. The school engaged in partnerships with municipal systems during the administrations of Lyndon B. Johnson and programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to address disparities documented in reports influenced by researchers associated with John Dewey-inspired pedagogy. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries the school adapted to federal policy shifts under administrations such as Barack Obama and George W. Bush, expanding graduate offerings and clinical affiliations with institutions including the National Institutes of Health for special education research.
The school offers degree pathways at the Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy levels, with licensure routes conforming to standards set by bodies like the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and collaborations with state departments including the District of Columbia State Board of Education. Program areas include teacher preparation in English language arts, Mathematics instruction, STEM initiatives tied to partners such as the National Science Foundation, special education aligned with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, school counseling cognate work connected to norms from the American School Counselor Association, and educational leadership with frameworks influenced by studies from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology. Certificate and continuing education offerings respond to policy priorities from entities such as the Every Student Succeeds Act and workforce needs reflected in partnerships with Teach For America placement channels.
Faculty include scholars with appointments drawn from institutions like Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, George Washington University, and research fellows with ties to centers such as the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute. Administrators have experience in federal service, state education leadership, and national organizations including the American Educational Research Association and the Spencer Foundation. Faculty research areas reference scholar-practitioners who publish in journals like the Journal of Teacher Education, the Educational Researcher, and collaborate on grants from funders such as the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Gates Foundation. Leadership roles interact with Howard University offices including the Office of the President, the Provost of Howard University, and the Office of Student Affairs.
Research centers affiliated with the school engage in applied projects in collaboration with agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and foundations like the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The school hosts centers focused on culturally responsive pedagogy, STEM equity, and urban education reform; these centers publish work relevant to policy debates involving the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and national commissions such as the National Commission on Excellence in Education. Grants support research on topics ranging from literacy intervention models used by districts like Chicago Public Schools to inclusive practices influenced by standards from the Council for Exceptional Children.
Students participate in campus organizations including chapters of national groups such as the National Education Association student affiliates, professional societies like the Phi Delta Kappa education honor society, and service-oriented clubs partnering with community sites such as Howard County Public Schools and Washington-area nonprofits. Field placements occur in settings from Charter schools to public magnet schools, and co-curricular programming includes workshops with guest speakers from institutions like the National Academy of Education and visiting scholars linked to the Spingarn Medal community. Student governance interfaces with the Howard University Student Association and campus cultural organizations tied to the broader traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Admission criteria consider undergraduate record, GRE or equivalent metrics, letters of recommendation from practitioners affiliated with institutions such as Teach For America or district administrators, and statements of purpose reflecting commitments to equity aligned with landmark decisions like Brown v. Board of Education. The school is evaluated in rankings produced by outlets and organizations including U.S. News & World Report, specialty lists from the National Council on Teacher Quality, and peer assessments from bodies like the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
Alumni have held leadership roles in school districts such as the District of Columbia Public Schools, federal posts within the U.S. Department of Education, and academic appointments at universities including Howard University, Harvard University, Teachers College, Columbia University, and Michigan State University. Graduates have influenced policy debates involving the Every Student Succeeds Act and civil rights litigation referencing precedents like Brown v. Board of Education, and have received honors from institutions such as the National Humanities Medal and awards endorsed by the American Educational Research Association.
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