Media Library
Explore the library of the latest articles featuring or written by Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel
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Smithsonian Education (YouTube): Together We Thrive: Advancing SEL for Educator and Student Well-Being
This session highlights why social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral, evidence-based approach to supporting both student and adult well-being.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
Jul 28, 2025
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NewSchools (YouTube): Leading with Courage in Uncertain Times - NewSchools Summit 2025
Aaliyah shares what it means to lead with courage—through uncertainty, bold choices, and deep purpose in education.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
Jun 2, 2025
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Cognia (YouTube): Advancing Social-Emotional Learning with Aaliyah Samuel
The Collaborative for Social and Emotional Learning.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
Oct 31, 2024
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SEL Exchange: SEL Exchange 2024
30th anniversary sessions led by Dr. Samuel on SEL’s progress.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
November 12-14, 2024
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The 74 Million: Want to Close America’s Learning Gaps? First, Strengthen Students’ Relationships
Argues that strong relationships are key to addressing academic recovery post-pandemic.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
June 16, 2024
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GSV (YouTube): Academics and Beyond: Co-building to Support the Whole Child
Panel discussion on holistic education and SEL integration.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
April 2024
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ASU+GSV Summit: ASU+GSV Summit 2023
Dr. Samuel joins panels on student mental health and SEL scaling.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
April 17-19, 2023
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Innovations in Education with David Adams(Apple Podcasts): EP 5: Dr. Samuel discuss the importance of social-emotional development in young people and the 4th Annual SEL Day
Focuses on the role of SEL in youth development and SEL Day.
Featuring Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
March 6, 2023
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EdSurge: Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis Head-On
An effective public health approach to the youth mental health crisis requires equipping school communities with prevention and intervention strategies.
Co-Authored by Aaliyah A. Samuel, Ed.D and Sharon A. Hoover
Jun 14, 2023
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EdWeek: What Good Social-Emotional Learning Should Look Like: First, Listen to the Community
Written by Arianna Prothero
Dec. 09, 2021
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USF: U.S. Department of Education leader commends USF’s use of federal funds allocated for COVID-19 response
University of South Florida
Nov. 4, 2021
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Whitehouse: Back to School in a Fall Like No Other: Appointees Serving Students, Families, and Communities
Written by By Nina Srivastava (she/her), The White House
Oct. 18, 2021
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EdStream: Learning in a Pandemic: The Current State of Learning and Resources to Support Your Students Now
Department of Education, United States of America
Jan. 14, 2021
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District Administration: 5 ways Biden can make K-12 testing more fair
Written by Matt Zalaznick
Dec. 15, 2020
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The 2020 Maryland Family Engagement Summit Webinar Series: Equity on the Ground
Maryland Family Engagement Coalition
Dec. 10, 2020
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ESchoolNews: New “Testing America’s Freedom” Podcast from NWEA Examines Equity in Education
Written by ESchool News Staff
Oct. 6, 2020
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WatersCenter: Breaking Systemic Barriers: Race and Equity in Education
A Provocation by Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD
Oct. 1, 2020
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District Administration: Listen up: New podcast tackles systemic racism in schools
Written by Matt Zalaznick
Sept. 30, 2020
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ESchoolNews: 10 ways assessment reform can help guide a new era in education
Written by Aaliyah A. Samuel
Sept. 1, 2020
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Parents as Teachers: Policymakers Must Prioritize Home Visiting to Help Our Most Vulnerable Children
Written by Aaliyah A. Samuel
July 30, 2020
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Ways and Means: Testimony: The Child Care Crisis and the Coronavirus Pandemic
Prepared Testimony of Aaliyah A. Samuel
June 23, 2020
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cprehub: Equity, Data, Alignment: A Strategic Plan for Education
Discussion with Aaliyah A. Samuel
Oct. 25, 2018
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Evolllution: From Pre-K to Postsecondary: Creating a Lifelong Education Continuum
Article by Autumn A. Arnett
May 7, 2018
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HigherEdDive: It's time to break silos, look at education as a continuum, leaders say
Article by Autumn A. Arnett
May 7, 2018
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Medium: One Former Principal’s View on What it Takes to Prevent the Next Parkland
Written by Aaliyah A. Samuel
Mar 9, 2018
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cprehub: Prioritizing Early Childhood Education: Governors Edition
Interview with Aaliyah A. Samuel and Sharon Wolf, assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education
Jan 29, 2018
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GovTech: K-12 Innovation Is Happening in Some States You Might Not Expect
Written by Aaliyah A. Samuel
Dec. 18, 2017
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US NEWS: Let Governors Guide Education
Written by Aaliyah A. Samuel
Aug. 16, 2017
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Nogales International: Event to make children’s learning a family affair
Featured by Nogales International
Jan. 13, 2012
“Aaliyah has the rare combination of qualities of both an insightful strategist and a brilliant tactician. She determines what needs to get done and knows how to make it happen. She is able to work through adversity, with an unwavering vision. She can build a cohesive, highly productive team, while never taking her eye off what is necessary to drive continued success. Dr. Samuel is constantly looking for process improvements to ensure her team and each of its members achieves at the greatest of his or her potential. She built her team on a foundation layered with trust, respect, hard work, intelligence, and acceptance of common objectives/goals.”
Steve W.
Chief, Operating Officer, Washington DC