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A Lewis & Clark graduate school education is built upon the values and practices associated with critical thinking, individual growth, and social justice. Our programs combine rigorous academic work with unparalleled hands-on and field-based experiences—students spend nearly 200,000 hours working in Portland-area schools and mental health agencies each year, beginning the first semester of study.
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Faculty Highlights
News and Media
A Champion of Equity and Excellence for Oregon’s Schools
Charlene Williams EdD ’15 leads the Oregon Department of Education as a “warm demander” of student, teacher, and educational system success.
Nearly $2 Million OHA Grant Brings Big Scholarship Opportunities to Graduate Students
This funding will support at least 100 graduate students pursuing degrees in counseling, therapy, and school psychology over the next two years.
Elementary MAT Alum Is TikTok Star Teacher Tom @birdoftheweek
Tom Myers ’13 teaches third and fourth graders at Skyline Elementary and, thanks to his popular TikTok channel Teacher Tom @birdoftheweek, inspires young ornithologists across the globe.
Darin Drill ’03 Named Oregon Superintendent of the Year
Darin Drill has served for over 16 years as the superintendent of Cascade School District, and is described as a supportive leader with a deep commitment to his community.
A New Space for Art Therapy in Portland
Sneak peek! Take an inside look at the expanding Community Counseling Center.
Professor Pens Short Play Exploring Racial Healing
Education in Leadership Professor Lisa Collins’ play is titled “I Have to Pray” and uses her auto ethnographic experiences to discuss the racial trauma and aspects toward healing.