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Bank Street College of Education
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Bank Street College of Education
A Leader in Progressive Education Since 1916
Bank Street College of Education is a leader in early childhood education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its inception in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our teachers and leaders know how to do the work that is right for children.
Our Approach
At Bank Street, we believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged with materials, ideas, and people. Learning becomes an active, lifelong endeavor in which children and adults alike observe, experiment, and think creatively. We prepare curious and courageous teachers who understand how to build inclusive environments that embrace the whole child and support them in realizing their unique potential.
What We Do
Through our three divisions, we help transform the way teachers and children engage in learning. In addition, we support and influence positive outcomes for children, educators, and families through professional development programs, research projects, and other key initiatives at the district, state, and federal levels.
- Graduate School of Education—We train educators with a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical practice to ensure significant development as a teacher or leader prior to graduation.
- Children’s Programs—Our School for Children, Family Center, Head Start, and Liberty LEADS programs foster children’s development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
- Bank Street Education Center—We partner with schools, districts, and policymakers nationwide to strengthen teaching and learning through professional development, research, and systems-level initiatives.
Our Impact
At Bank Street, we see education as one of the most powerful tools for change. Our work is about more than classrooms—it’s about building a more equitable world where teachers feel empowered, children feel valued, and learning lasts a lifetime.Grounded in the belief that education is the world’s most valuable currency, we uplift educators as changemakers,help to build equitable schools, and generate new knowledge to solve the toughest challenges in education today.
50+ Graduate Programs in Teaching & Educational Leadership
Whether you are stepping into teaching, advancing into leadership, or deepening your expertise, Bank Street has a program for your journey.
Teacher Preparation
Online
Childhood & Early Childhood General and Special Education
On Campus
Infant & Family Development
Studies in Education
General Education
Residencies: Childhood Education, TESOL
Specializations/Advanced Programs
Online
Child Life in Hospitals and Healthcare
On Campus
Dual Language / Bilingual Education
Literacy
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Dual Degrees (Education, Social Work)
Leadership Programs
Online
Early Childhood Leadership
Leadership in Mathematics Education
Progressive Leadership
Hybrid
Museum Studies
Bank Street College of Education
A Leader in Progressive Education Since 1916
Bank Street College of Education is a leader in early childhood education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its inception in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our teachers and leaders know how to do the work that is right for children.
Our Approach
At Bank Street, we believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged with materials, ideas, and people. Learning becomes an active, lifelong endeavor in which children and adults alike observe, experiment, and think creatively. We prepare curious and courageous teachers who understand how to build inclusive environments that embrace the whole…
Cause Areas Include
- Children & Youth
- Education
- Volunteering
Location & Contact
- +12128754404
- gradadmissions@bankstreet.edu
- 610 West 112th Street, New York, NY 10025, United States
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