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K-12 Teaching
Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) Teacher Education programs are committed to nurturing ways of learning and teaching that can help all students thrive by centering our work around four guiding commitments.
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Teacher Leadership Program
The Teacher Leadership Program at Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy researches the impact of teacher leadership, develops educators’ leadership skills, and promotes teacher leadership in schools and communities.
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Masters in Learning Sciences
The Learning Sciences concentration prepares masters students to advance the understanding and practice of teaching and learning.
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Educational Studies
The Master of Science in Education Program’s concentration in Educational Studies allows you to explore learning, child development, and schooling in America.
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Intensive Summer Institutes for Educators
Choose whether to take the classes for graduate credit, or for professional development hours only.
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Educational Coaching Network
The Educational Coaching Network (ECN) connects educators who want to learn, collaborate, and problem solve in areas related to Instructional Coaching.
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Graduate Assistant Spotlight: Jiaming (James) Zhou
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Graduate Assistant Spotlight: Marissa Moss
8/24/22 by Marissa Moss Meet Marissa Moss, a new graduate assistant and secondary education candidate in the MSEd program!
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Student Spotlight: Rana Becker
6/30/22 by Rana Becker "I look forward to serving students in a classroom setting while instilling a love of learning. I also want to give students the knowledge and skills they need to be successful as they learn to navigate the world and shape our future." Meet Rana Becker, a secondary social studies candidate in the MSEd program. Rana previously worked as a coordinator and program administrator for a city-run space focused on teen arts, culture, and all-ages music. Read more about Rana's future goals as a social studies teacher.
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