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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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How Can We Empower Young Girls? An Interview with Asha Ntim
3/18/22 by Dhruvi Soni In celebration of Women's History Month, we interviewed Asha Ntim, author of the Dark Brown Girl book series and founder of the Chrysalis Program. Read our interview to learn about Asha and her work empowering young girls to love themselves!
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Instructor Spotlight: Cheryl D. Watkins
3/4/22 by Cheryl D. Watkins "Be open to varying perspectives, anchored in the thought that equity is the foundation, but that justice in education is the 'north star.'" Learn more about Cheryl D. Watkins, instructor in the Teacher Leadership program, and her advice to students.
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Lesson Plan: Baldwin and Ellison
2/17/22 by Liz Shulman "As an educator, it’s my responsibility to teach about systemic racism when I teach critical thinking in my classroom." MSEd Instructor and English Teacher Liz Shulman writes about the value of teaching Ellison and Baldwin together to facilitate important classroom discussions.
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