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The College of Education celebrates 125 years!

swa8 | November 22, 2024

NAU was founded in 1899 as Northern Arizona Normal School (NANS) to train teachers for Arizona’s rural schools. It began with just 23 students and two faculty members, reflecting the state’s growing need for qualified educators. Today, NAU serves 28,468 students, with about 11% of the student body in the College of Education… Read more

New 2024 Faculty and Staff

swa8 | November 19, 2024

Meet the new faces you’ve seen in your meetings, in the hallways, and in a Zoom room! COE is excited to welcome these folks to our college. Please give them a warm welcome… Read more
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Advance your career with NAU’s Reading Specialist K–8 Path to Certification, graduate certificate

ls2724 | November 13, 2024

Northern Arizona University is excited to announce a streamlined path to certification with our newly established Reading Specialist K–8 graduate certificate. This program equips educators with the advanced tools and knowledge necessary to diagnose and remediate reading difficulties in K–8 classrooms, implement school and district-wide reading programs, and earn the Arizona Department of Education’s Reading Specialist Endorsement… Read more

Leading the way: secrets of exceptional educational leaders

bp859 | July 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of education, leadership is not just a position but a journey of inspiration. Whether guiding a classroom or an entire institution, the influence of skilled leaders reaches far beyond academic achievements, shaping the broader community and fostering continuous learning and growth… Read more