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.

Sep. 27, 2024
School of Education Faculty Collaborate with Engineering Faculty on $4.3-million Grant

School of Education faculty Dr. Bill Sterrett, Dr. Rishi Sriram, and Dr. Sandi Cooper partnered with Baylor engineering and physics faculty to provide a 10-week summer experience for undergraduate students focused on collaborating with the Baylor Point-of-Needs Innovation (PONI) Center, Baylor’s Mayborn Museum, and regional partners.

Sep. 24, 2024
Own the Narrative: Empowering Educators to Advocate for Public Education

Baylor University School of Education and Raise Your Hand Texas will host a transformative advocacy event, Own the Narrative, supporting public education and the role of teachers and other educational leaders. This event on Thursday, Sept. 26, is designed to equip educators and those who support public education, including parents and community leaders, with the tools and knowledge they need to become powerful Texas public education advocates.

Sep. 16, 2024
Mindfulness: A Superpower Within Reach for Student Teachers

Chris Asikis, a staff clinician at the Baylor Counseling Center, explained how to unlock the power of mindfulness in a presentation at Baylor School of Education’s School Safety and Wellness Summit, a professional learning seminar for seniors who are beginning a full year of student teaching. The program also included presentations from school district safety officers and inspiration from author Adam Sáenz.

Aug. 15, 2024
The Four-Day School Week in Texas – Is This Best for Students?

This fall, more than 100 Texas school districts moved to a four-day school week with another 19 districts moving to a hybrid schedule, but does this move benefit students? This is a question Baylor University education expert Bill Sterrett, Ph.D., is asking as he looks at how the four-day week could potentially affect student learning, attendance, teacher retention, and cost savings. As of now, Sterrett says the data is inconclusive.