School of Education

Baylor School of Education prepares leaders for a changing world, offering degrees at every level for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. Known for a distinctive blend of theory and clinical experiences, the School’s programs have earned national recognition for exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians.

Jul. 9, 2025
Baylor Hosts Mathematics for Early Learners Academy (MELA) Throughout July

Baylor University’s Mathematics for Early Learners Academy (MELA), sponsored by the Baylor School of Education (SOE), is underway now at the Mayborn Museum on the Baylor campus through July 24 for students ages 4 to 6.

The four-week summer program, designed for students who have just finished PreK or Kindergarten and directed by Sandi Cooper, Ph.D., professor of mathematics education, aims to establish a solid foundation in “number sense,” especially for students who could benefit most from this summer experience in mathematics.

Jun. 27, 2025
Baylor Hosts Gifted Students for Immersive Summer Camps

More than 350 K-12 students from seven states, Mexico, and Colombia are on the Baylor campus this summer for enrichment courses and immersive learning experiences at summer camps through the Baylor University Talent Identification Program (TIP) in the School of Education. Baylor TIP, a program of the Baylor Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, identifies pre-collegiate students with exceptional talent and offers world-class learning opportunities. In addition to the TIP residential program with 160+ students in grades 8-12 living in a campus dorm, the Center is hosting three other camps for different ages.

Jun. 26, 2025
School of Education Honors Outstanding Teacher-Education Students

Baylor School of Education recognized nine new or soon-to-be graduates as outstanding students at the 40th annual Recognition Banquet on May 15, 2025. Students were honored for their excellence in academics and fieldwork in education programs and their readiness to impact the world. Newly added awards were given in all-level special education, ESL, gifted education, and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Read all about these impressive future teachers — Navy Casady, Kaitlyn Genzer, Samantha Jones, Will McNierney, Amy Heick, Laura Workman, Anna Garner, Ellie Ramsey, Audrey Nolen.

Jun. 26, 2025
Spring Issue of Impact now Online

The newest issue of Baylor Impact newsletter (Spring 2025) is now online. If you are an SOE graduate and did not receive a newsletter in the mail, please let us know by emailing BaylorImpact@baylor.edu. This issue features exciting news about SOE programs, faculty, students, and alumni who are making a difference. The cover story, Promising Futures shares how a School of Education’s scholarship program is removing barriers associated with income so that more high-ability students can participate in Baylor TIP (Talent Identification Program) through the Baylor Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.