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Teach with greater impact. Why Bank Street? A Leading Graduate School in New York City for Teachers, Leaders, and Education Professionals Welcome to Bank Street, where we prepare teachers, educators, and school leaders to transform our world in large and small ways. As a graduate student, you’ll learn how to improve the quality of classroom practice, advocate nationally for students and families, and promote systems that bring effective and equitable teaching and learning to all. You’ll choose from more than 50 in-person or online programs focused on teaching and learning, educational leadership, and specialty areas such as infancy, child life, museum studies, and more. These programs lead to the Master of Science (MS), Master of Science in Education (MSEd), or the advanced Master of Education (EdM). We also offer a range of continuing education options, including professional certificate programs, short-format courses, workshops, and special events both online and at our physical location on the Upper West Side in Morningside Heights, an academic hub of New York City. We invite you to learn more . View All Academic Programs View Online Programs Search by Keyword View by Specialty All Specialties Child Life Curriculum Development Dual Language/Bilingual General Education InfancyEarly Intervention Leadership Math Museum ReadingLiteracy Special Education TESOL Join Us for a Virtual Information Session! A National Reputation Bank Street holds a unique place in the world of education. We were trailblazers when we were founded in 1916, and we’re trailblazers now. Our strengths- and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning—which were once radical—are widely practiced and accepted today. If you want to shape the future of education, this is where you start. Learn More Hands-On Practice Through extensive supervised fieldwork, our graduates gain the experience and confidence required to excel as a teacher or leader on day one. You’ll spend one year working and learning in environments that match your career goals while being mentored by Bank Street faculty both on- and off-site. You’ll also collaborate and reflect regularly with an advisor and a small group of classmates in weekly conference groups that build relationships and deepen reflection and shared learning. Learn More Meet Learners Where They Are With our developmental-interaction approach, which recognizes that individuals learn best when actively engaged with the materials, ideas, and people, you’ll empower your students with the creativity and critical thinking skills they need to realize their unique potential. Most importantly, you’ll foster within them a love of learning that will set them up for success in school and in life. Learn More Building Equity in Education Our commitment to democracy and social justice is at the heart of our innovative pedagogy and desire to help all learners actively make sense of the world. Our graduates are agents of change and advocates for equity in education. They celebrate diversity, embrace culturally responsive practices, and incorporate anti-racist teachings inside the classroom. Learn More Online Access for All Learners For a small institution, our reach is broad. Our range of online program offerings helps educators beyond New York City access a Bank Street education, placing a greater number of Bank Street teachers in classrooms across the country. Our online programs combine the convenience and flexibility of virtual coursework with individualized supervised fieldwork experiences, enabling students to practice what they have learned in real-world settings. Learn More Expert Faculty Bank Street faculty are highly regarded experts and thought leaders, regularly contributing to rich scholarship that investigates, challenges, and builds on the latest research and theories in the field while surfacing new ideas. Our professors put their relationships with students at the forefront of their work, ensuring that each graduate is prepared for a long-lasting and rewarding career. Students often stay in touch with faculty well beyond their years at Bank Street. Learn More Powerful Network of Alumni Our alumni are making tremendous strides in the world of education every day as they teach, lead, inspire, and strive to make high-quality, meaningful education accessible to all. Bank Street graduates are well-respected by employers in the education sphere and stand out as forward-thinking educators and leaders who are confident, well-prepared, and ready to make a difference in the diverse settings where children and adults live and learn. Learn More We'd Like to Get to Know You We’re here to answer your questions. If you’d like to explore our program options, the admissions process, or financial aid opportunities, we encourage you to connect with us at a virtual admissions event or schedule an individual appointment to speak with someone on the admissions team. To get started, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch soon. Join our List From the Graduate Admissions Blog View the blog Faculty Post Navigating Bank Street: When in Doubt, Reach Out! Posted on February 6, 2024 by Student Services Advisors, Enrollment Management, and Deb Rudick, Director of Communications Personalized attention is a point of pride at Bank Street. Across our community, from faculty and staff to on-site mentors and our national network of alumni, you’ll find people who’ll […] Meet our alumni I am a reader. I read. All the time. Reading is what made me want to become a teacher. I wanted to encourage kids to love reading the way that I love reading. Shelby Brody - Teaching Literacy and Childhood General Education '20 Meet Shelby Meet Our Alumni Meet our alumni The connections and community that Bank Street provides have made a difference. Shavon Frazier - Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood Leadership '17 Meet Shavon Meet Our Alumni Meet our alumni I do my best work when I focus on the strengths of students, staff, and parents. I won’t lie, my first few...