Drexel University School of Education

Discover what makes Drexel unique at our Summer Open House on July 18 or August 16!

Don’t miss this chance to see why Drexel is the best place for you! At these Summer Open Houses, you’ll have the opportunity to tour our urban campus, meet faculty and current students, learn about our experiential learning opportunities, and more!

Click the link below to register.

https://drexel.edu/admissions/visit-tours/undergraduate-events/open-houses

When teachers are supported, children thrive. A new research paper from Drexel’s McNichol Lab explores why. 🍎

Read more about the paper: https://drexel.edu/soe/about/News/2026/May/mcnichol-lab-drexel-study/

Congratulations to Kristine Lewis Grant, recipient of the 2026 Dr. Tchet Dereic Dorman Award for Multicultural Leadership from PA-NAME. From mentoring future educators and leaders to creating spaces for meaningful conversations around diversity, equity, and ethics, Grant continues to carry forward Dr. Dorman’s lasting impact.

Read more: https://drexel.edu/soe/about/News/2026/May/Kristine-Lewis-Grant-Dorman-Award/

Through her advocacy practice, Dr. Hawley is bridging the gap between child development, education, and special education law to help families feel informed, supported, and empowered. 💡

Read more: https://drexel.edu/soe/about/News/2026/May/Dr-Rebecca-Hawley-Child-Development-Special-Ed-Law/

Thanks to everyone who attended our engaging Science of Reading webinar with Drs. Reid Lyon and Doug Carnine. A special thank you to our sponsors, AIM Institute for Learning & Research and ALLIED Hub Drexel!

We are excited to share that Jadzia Watsey, MS in Advanced Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum ‘26, will serve as the student speaker on behalf of the graduate Class of 2026 at the School of Education commencement ceremony on June 10. 🎓
In this spotlight, she reflects on her journey to becoming a “Double Dragon”, and shares how perseverance, mentorship, and her evolving perspective on education shaped both her personal and professional growth as an educator.

Read more: https://drexel.edu/soe/about/News/2026/May/Jadzia-Watsey-speaker-spotlight/

Congratulations to our alumni recognized in the 2026 Drexel Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list! 👏
Shoutout to Shaikha BuAli, Lindsey Roberts Greene, Guillermo Ibarrola Recalde, and Micah Watanabe on this amazing achievement.
See the full 40 Under 40 list: https://drexelmagazine.org/story/40-under-40-2026/

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
To celebrate and thank our teachers, we are holding a raffle for a chance to win a JBL Go Essential 2 Bluetooth speaker! Fill out the form in the link below to enter our raffle by Sunday, May 31st.

https://www.online.drexel.edu/forms/form.aspx?gid=190

We are excited to share that Tasneem Motan, BS Elementary Education ’26, will serve as the student speaker on behalf of the undergraduate Class of 2026 at the School of Education commencement ceremony on June 10. 🎓
In this spotlight, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her journey and what it means to represent her class.
Read more: https://drexel.edu/soe/about/News/2026/May/Tasneem-Motan-speaker-spotlight/

Literacy expert Reid Lyon, PhD, recently visited the School of Education and connected with students in the new ALLIED Hub.

We’re excited to welcome him back alongside Doug Carnine, PhD for a special webinar on May 12th exploring the science of reading and its impact on practice.

Learn more and register for the webinar: https://drexel.edu/soe/resources/events/SoR-Webinar-May-12-26/