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Welcome to the School of Education

Elon's School of Education has as its primary focus the development of outstanding teachers and the promotion of health and wellness. The school prides itself in a student-oriented, evidence-based philosophy of teaching, early and continuous field experiences, and national accreditations of its programs.

The School of Education is the administrative unit for undergraduate programs in early childhood education, elementary education, middle grades education and special education. The graduate program offers the M.Ed. degree with concentrations in elementary education, special education, and gifted education.

The teacher education program in the School of Education also administers K-12 licensure in the areas of music, Spanish, and physical education/health, and secondary/high school licensure in the areas of English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry and physics) and social studies (history).

In addition, the School of Education houses the Elon Teaching Fellows program, the Elon Academy, faculty in health, physical education and wellness, the Curriculum Resources Center, and the Office of Education Outreach.

 

Video of Leo Lambert addressing 2011 graduates

Video excerpt from President Lambert's charge to class of 2011: he says teaching is "the most important profession of all."

School of Education News

Three’s a charm for sisters in Elon's Class of 2013

When Staci, Kristi and Suzanne Scott receive their degrees on May 25, they will be the first triplets to ever graduate from Elon University.

Michelle Warshany, music education student, leads initiative to help school

Sophomore mathematics majors named Elon Noyce Scholars

Lauren Johnson and Sarah Neuhauser will each receive $21,900 annual scholarships for their junior and senior years as they also work toward teacher licensure.

Faculty & staff honored at annual awards banquet
Elon University employees on May 15 celebrated teaching, scholarship, service and mentoring at a program in Alumni Gym.

 

Ceremony honors Elon Academy graduating scholars

Alamance County high school seniors taking part in Elon University’s college access and success program were recognized Thursday for their achievements.

Heidi Hollingsworth presents at National Smart Start Conference

School of Education honors students, faculty and alumni

An annual banquet held May 3 celebrated the achievements of students and faculty, as well as the accomplishments of a distinguished alumna.

'Pie Your Professor' whips up cash to cream cancer

Alpha Phi Omega's annual College Coffee fundraiser for the American Cancer Society gives students stress relief with the approach of final exams.