Nonprofit

University of California, Davis-School of Education


About Us

Vision, Mission & History of School

Providing a high-quality education for all learners

The UC Davis School of Education marshals the knowledge and resources of the world’s top public university to effect and support change in schools and community colleges. We educate and mentor high quality teachers and educational leaders who serve as advocates for all learners. We engage in research and policy analysis focused on student outcomes. We forge partnerships and collaborations that make a difference in students’ lives today and tomorrow, and we offer interdisciplinary programs that position our graduates to provide leadership and insight into the greatest challenges facing educators around the world.

History

Working to strengthen schools has a long history at UC Davis, dating back to the first teacher-training program held on the University Farm in 1918. With the official founding of the School of Education in 2002, the University reinforced its land-grant mission, declaring its intention to be a major force in the education of children throughout the region and beyond.

The School’s research strengths are well aligned with the needs of the state. Efforts in faculty hiring, program development and partnership building focus on those needs: English learners; assessment; math, science and technology; neurodevelopment and education; literacy; and education policy. We have expanded our work with practicing educators through professional development programs and graduate degree programs designed especially for veteran educators.

Taking inspiration from our roots as a pioneering “ag” school, we enter our second century eager to stake our claim as an engine for change in education.

Vision, Mission & History of School

Providing a high-quality education for all learners

The UC Davis School of Education marshals the knowledge and resources of the world’s top public university to effect and support change in…

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Location

  • Davis, CA 95616, United States
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