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September 14, 2026

Trauma and Care: Sarah Laite on Coming Full Circle at Carlow

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Sarah Laite still remembers the woman at orientation who stood speaking to a room of incoming Carlow graduate students, telling them, through visible grief, that someone she loved had passed away that morning. She … Continued

August 19, 2026

Understanding People, Changing Systems: Carlow University’s Master of Social Work Program

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When people think about social work, a simple idea typically comes to mind: helping others. It is a meaningful description, but it only captures part of the picture. The reality … Continued

July 8, 2026

The Teacher I Needed: Ashlynn Radziwon on Finding Her Calling at Carlow

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Ashlynn Radziwon wanted to be a teacher for nearly her entire life. Growing up with cerebral palsy, she experienced firsthand the transformational impact a caring educator can have. Her teachers found ways to include her, … Continued

June 18, 2026

A+ Work: Carlow University Leads the Region in Transforming the Future of Education

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Carlow University has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) as one of its 2026 Top Performing Programs for Reading Foundations, earning an A+ rating for its undergraduate teacher … Continued

June 8, 2026

“Somebody Believed in Me”: Susan Polojac on Advocacy, Education, and Opportunity

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When Susan Polojac, MEd, was recognized this spring with the Voice for Children Distinguished Career Award from the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC), the honor was well deserved. … Continued

April 10, 2026

What Can You Do with an Early Childhood Education Degree?

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For many students, the answer feels obvious: you become a teacher. It’s a reasonable expectation. Early childhood educators shape how children experience learning for the first time, influencing not only academic growth … Continued

April 7, 2026

“I’m Here for a Reason”: Laurie Laird on 25 Years at Carlow

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Laurie Laird has spent 25 years at Carlow University’s Campus Laboratory School, beginning as a Montessori assistant and growing into her current role as head teacher and primary department chair. Over that time, … Continued

April 1, 2026

Celebrating Young Children and the Educators Who Shape Our Future

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Each April, we pause to celebrate something truly extraordinary, young children and the educators, families, and communities who nurture their growth. The National Association for the Education of Young Children … Continued

March 21, 2026

Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.

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Each March, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) celebrates National Social Work Month, recognizing the vital role social workers play in communities across the country. First established in 1963, … Continued

November 24, 2025

Season of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Reflections from Carlow’s Deans

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This time of year has a way of slowing the Carlow community down just enough to notice the small things. As the days get shorter and the campus settles into … Continued