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Newest opinion piece from Ashley Berner: "What Is Civic Hope? And Why Should Schools Care About It?" A quick read on why fostering civic hope matters for student engagement.
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Big day at Johns Hopkins School of Education!
We kicked things off with the ribbon cutting for the new Sheldon and Saralynn Glass Counseling Lab — a space where generations of ethical, culturally responsive counselors will gain the skills to empower and advocate for others.

Nurture your spark    - CLOSLER By Christina Harnett, PhD, Johns Hopkins University   Many healthcare professionals struggle with the tension between purpose and pressure, often to high-stakes decisions, moral distress, and the syst...

#jhusoe's Counseling & Educational Studies Dept. Chair Christy Harnett urges reclaiming "spirit resilience" by prioritizing life-animators—art, nature, family, joy. Schedule what renews you to restore vitality, empathy, and better care.
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Stay informed and inspired! Sign up for our Education Matters newsletter to receive the latest insights, research updates, and resources tailored for educators and learners alike. Don’t miss out—join our community today! #jhusoe

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#jhusoe’s Ashley Berner spoke at the ASU+GSV summit on aligning around what works for students as families seek more options — and how federal tax credits could expand access while strengthening public schools.

A list titled "Five SOE Accomplishments" featuring colorful numbered stripes. 5: Hit major institutional milestones. 4: Transformed our home with a massive renovation. 3: Won a big five-year research center grant. 2: Celebrated three faculty as AERA Fellows. 1: Climbed in the national rankings. A "Best Grad Schools" badge from U.S. News for Education 2026 is at the bottom right.

From national rankings to major research wins, here are the top 5 highlights shaping this year as one to remember for the Johns Hopkins School of Education.
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Join us Friday, April 17, at 4 p.m. to celebrate the Johns Hopkins School of Education’s grand reopening in Baltimore! Tour our renovated home, enjoy light refreshments, and reconnect with friends and colleagues in inspiring new surroundings.

https://education.jhu.edu/renovated/

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Congrats to California's 2026 Teacher of the Year, Chrizia Dela Rosa (MSEd '15)!

A 9th‑grade math teacher and volleyball coach, she builds inclusive classrooms, links practice to growth, and uses data to tailor instruction and support every student.
https://bit.ly/4ctX4pJ

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Join our virtual Classroom Experience on April 15 at 5 p.m. ET to explore the Special Education: Mild-to-Moderate MA & SET-IT partnership. Hear faculty on curriculum, internships, licensure prep, and how grads support students with disabilities
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What a productive few days at #AERA2026!
Our #jhusoe team appreciated the chance to share research across education, AI, multilingualism, equity & more.

Stay connected—subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/4mivLD6

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Unlock new opportunities with Teach For America & TNTP + Johns Hopkins School of Education. Join our virtual info session on April 14 at 7 p.m. ET to learn about the fully online MSEd for full-time teachers.
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Boost your career skills and impact.

Join our virtual info session on Apr 14 at 5 p.m. ET.
Ideal for educators, clinicians, or career-changers—ask questions and learn if our Applied Behavior Analysis programs are right for you.

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Today our #jhusoe researchers present at #AERA2026 on inclusive literacy, multilingual learners’ home & school experiences, equitable AI-driven STEM diagnostics, and self-regulated learning in homeschoolers.

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Join us Friday, April 17, at 4 p.m. to celebrate the Johns Hopkins School of Education’s grand reopening in Baltimore! Tour our renovated home, enjoy light refreshments, and reconnect with friends and colleagues in inspiring new surroundings.

https://education.jhu.edu/renovated/

Flyer for the Baltimore City Schools Collective Spring Meeting. It reads, "Join SOE faculty, staff, and students who work with Baltimore City Public Schools for updates, collaboration opportunities, and 2026-27 planning." A circle at the bottom features the text "Celebrating Twenty Years" with "BERC" inside. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13, at 2 p.m. ET, online. The background is a gradient of orange and green hues.

Join SOE faculty, staff, and students who work with Baltimore City Public Schools for updates, collaboration opportunities, and 2026–27 planning. RSVP to f.gamber@jhu.edu to receive the meeting link.

Monday, April 13 | 2 p.m.
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Today #jhusoe researchers at #AERA2026 present on language, equity, and inclusive leadership: principals supporting multilingual learners, mixed-methods disproportionality research, linguistic equity, and culturally relevant reading for students with disabilities.

Today at #AERA2026, #jhusoe researchers tackle urgent questions: how to make health education more inclusive, how AI surveillance affects students of color, why peer ties matter for gifted teens, and how history guides our future.

Complex problems require teams. Interprofessional education prepares future healthcare professionals to work together effectively. Join #jhusoe's Toni Ungaretti's today at 3:45 for a discussion on these issues at #AERA2026.

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Experience a live session from Johns Hopkins MEd in Learning Design & Technology on April 21 at 7 p.m. ET. Join our online preview to explore generative AI for learning design, try a hands-on activity matching AI uses to outcomes, and ask questions.
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We’re back and better than ever!

Join us Friday, April 17, at 4 p.m. for our Grand Reopening to tour our beautifully renovated space, enjoy light refreshments, and reconnect with friends and colleagues in inspiring new surroundings.

RSVP encouraged: https://education.jhu.edu/renovated/

Today at #AERA2026, Becca Cruz and colleagues reveal how historic redlining and present-day school discipline are linked. The study ties past housing discrimination to current, racially disparate disciplinary practices and calls for policy changes to address these inequities.

The image is a promotional flyer for JHU SOE @ AERA 2026. It details an event on Thursday, April 9, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m., featuring Jodi L. Miller et al. The presentation is titled "Counseling Complexities: School Counselors' Perceptions of Role Constraints, Student Support Needs, and Counseling Practices." The event takes place at the Convention Center, Level Two, Room 303B. The flyer features portraits of five individuals and includes a colorful abstract design with the text "Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures - Creating a New Vision for Education Research" at the bottom.

A promotional poster for a JHU School of Education event at AERA 2026, happening on Thursday, April 9, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. It features Fangfang Cai, Jonathan Plucker, and Claire Shin discussing the effectiveness of systematic creativity interventions with secondary school students. The location is L.A. LIVE, Ground Floor, Gold 4. The bottom left includes the phrase "Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures" over a green background with abstract designs.

Image of a conference flyer for JHU SOE at AERA 2026. It announces a presentation by Ye Shen on Thursday, April 9, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. The topic is "Profiles of Dual-Language Skills in Spanish-English Emergent Bilinguals in Dual Language Programs." The event is at Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Beaudry A. The flyer features a portrait of the speaker and a background with abstract graphics.

Today at #AERA2026 our researchers present: evidence on systematic creativity interventions for secondary students; school counselors’ role constraints, student needs, and practices; and profiles of bilingual students’ skills in dual‑language programs.

Today, #jhusoe's Ebony McGee, Odis Johnson Jr., Zariah Nicole, and academic peers share findings about barriers that limit who leads data work and the importance of supportive mentorship to make research fairer and more just. #AERA2026

#Afrofuturism+#STEM can shift how we teach and who thrives.

Today at #AERA2026, #jhusoe's Zariah Nicole, Prof. Ebony McGee, and colleagues show Black cultural futures and creative design students reclaim history, challenge systems & build confidence designing solutions.

JHU SOE @ AERA 2026 event poster featuring an individual, titled "To the Left: The Makings of a Black Radical Pedagogy" by Noah Nelson. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Convention Center, Level Two, Room 304B. The background features abstract shapes and text "Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures.

Promotional poster for JHU SOE at AERA 2026, featuring Ebony McGee, Odis Johnson Jr., and Zariah Nicole. Event details: Wednesday, April 8, 1:45 to 3:15 p.m., discussing racialized barriers in critical quantitative research. Location: Convention Center Level Two, Room 409AB.

Poster for JHU SOE @ AERA 2026 event. Features Norma Day-Vines, Richard Lofton, and Kristy Theodore. Event title: "Social and Emotional Labor of Concentrated Debt: Youth Experiences of Public Transportation in Baltimore City." Scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 11:45 am to 1:15 pm at the Convention Center, Level Two, Room 303B. Design includes abstract shapes and muted colors.

Poster for a Johns Hopkins University School of Education event at AERA 2026. It features photo portraits of two speakers, Zariah Nicole and Ebony McGee. The event is titled "Beyond the White Space: Racialized Barriers and Transformative Potential in Critical Quantitative Research," scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm at Convention Center, Level Two, Room 411. At the bottom, there's a decorative graphic with abstract designs and text stating "Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures.

#AERA2026 is underway, and #jhusoe researchers are diving into conversations on education and equity: Afrofuturism and STEM; Black-centered teaching that empowers students; youth experiences of transit and debt in Baltimore; and rethinking data to confront racial bias.

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Caylah Green began her education career through Teach For America and found her path in Johns Hopkins School of Education’s flexible master’s program. As a first-year teacher, the hybrid structure helped her balance coursework while building a strong community of educators.

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Want to become a #STEM teacher in #Baltimore?

Join Johns Hopkins TeachingWell’s virtual info session to hear about the MEd, tuition support (including full coverage), application tips, career development resources, and more.

Wed, April 8 | 5:30 p.m. ET
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Education researchers are gathering in Long Beach for AERA 2026, the world’s largest meeting for the field. Thousands of sessions showcasing cutting-edge work, including many led by #jhusoe faculty and students, will spotlight the latest in education research.

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Join us Friday, April 17, at 4 p.m. to celebrate the Johns Hopkins School of Education’s grand reopening in Baltimore! Tour our renovated home, enjoy light refreshments, and reconnect with friends and colleagues in inspiring new surroundings.

https://education.jhu.edu/renovated/