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So proud of Bank Street alum Maryah Greene, GSE '20, who joined ABC News to share her new children’s book, Good Things, which uses plant care as a metaphor for supporting children through loss and mourning

Video Author uses experience as plant stylist to teach kids about loss and growth Maryah Greene's newly published children’s book, "Good Things," focuses on a little boy who has a close relationship with his dad, drawing on her own experiences.

Now available! Bank Street alum Maryah Greene's debut picture book "Good Things," a tender and honest story about loss, hope, and memory inspired by Greene's work as an educator and plant stylist https://bankstedu.info/3OiHJfE Bank Street Library

Good Things by Maryah Greene: 9780593403648 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books From Plant Doctor Maryah Greene, as seen on Good Morning America, Vogue and The Cut, comes a beautiful and necessary picture book about a little boy who loses his father and pays homage to his life through...

BK Reader reports on the opening of Design Works High School in Brooklyn this September: "The partnership unites Pratt Institute's excellence in art and design and Bank Street's learner-centered teaching approach with the needs of District 13 parents and educators." Read more:

Bank Street, Pratt Launch Public High School in Downtown BK with Special Focus on Design, Social Justice Design Works High School, a collaboration between Bank Street College of Education and Pratt Institute, opens this September in a collaborative effort to reprioritize the arts and equity in primary education.

Bank Street adjunct faculty member Helen Frazier authored a new Chalkbeat New York piece on curriculum changes in early childhood programs in New York City. Read more:

In preschool, one size doesn’t fit all So why is NYC asking early educators to use a single curriculum?

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The application deadline for Bank Street’s CCRE Collective—an online cohort program that supports organizations in redesigning inequitable systems—has been extended through August 21! Watch a recording of our information session to learn more and apply today:

CCRE Collective - Bank Street College of Education The CCRE Collective at Bank Street College is a program designed to support teachers & admins as they challenge inequitable systems in education & community.

What are the key features of existing early childhood education apprenticeship programs in the United States? A new publication by Bank Street’s Learning Starts At Birth offers a descriptive overview of the state of apprenticeship programs across the country by offering a closer look at their approaches to credentials, partnership models, and funding and how programs deliver quality mentoring and/or coaching support. Read the brief:

A Snapshot of ECE Apprenticeship Programs This publication offers a closer look at the key features of existing apprenticeship programs across the United States—such as the diversity and range of approaches to credentials, partnership models, funding, and how programs deliver quality mentoring and/or coaching support—to reimagine how pr...

How does Bank Street’s CCRE Collective help leaders advance equity in learning and community environments? Watch this information session to learn more about our online program and apply by July 31 for our 2023-24 cohort!

2023 Info Session: The CCRE Collective This info session shares more about Bank Street's CCRE Collective, an online cohort program designed to support teams in reimagining and redesigning inequita...

Check out highlights from Educator Preparation Laboratory's (EdPrepLab) exciting year! This video showcases our work to transform teacher and leader preparation by advancing the science of learning and development in preparation programs

EdPrepLab: A Year In Review Final Cut

Bank Street and Pratt Institute will welcome students this fall to Design Works High School in Brooklyn, a new public secondary school with a focus on design thinking and social justice. Learn more in Chalkbeat New York:

This social justice-focused high school coming to Brooklyn already has a waitlist Design Works High School will offer career-focused academic programs in tech equity, housing equity, and design equity.

Thank you to all who generously contributed to the Annual Fund! Together, we're providing high-quality education to all of our students—and we're helping build a better society through education https://bankstedu.info/3NpvbDX

Bank Street is accepting applications through July 20 for our new Apprenticeship Action Research Fellowship, an eight-month online program that supports leaders of early childhood apprenticeships nationwide in implementing equitable, high-quality professional learning in their programs. Learn more at our upcoming virtual information session on July 10: https://bankstedu.info/3r4OLfZ

"We look forward to partnering with leaders across our community, and in government, to continue to make bold changes and chart a path towards compensation reform."—Emily Sharrock, Associate Vice President, Bank Street Education Center, in Empire State Campaign for Child Care statement

A session that started with promise and big ideas to address the needs of New York’s youngest children, their families, and the child care workforce ended with bright spots for child care, amidst missed opportunities and incomplete solutions.

Read our full statement reflecting on the end of the 2023 legislative session:https://www.empirestatechildcare.org/uploads/1/1/1/1/111173201/esccc_2023_end_of_session_statement.pdf

This year, the Empire State Campaign for Child Care sought to take New York further down the path to universal child care by: addressing the critical child care workforce shortage, equitably extending child care assistance eligibility to more families, and removing unnecessary barriers that prevent many eligible families from receiving the supports they need to thrive. Thanks to the hard work of passionate child care advocates, tireless legislative champions, and Governor Hochul’s recognition that this year was the time to break down barriers faced by families who try to access child care, New York made important progress in all three areas.

How can we support the next generation of early childhood education leaders? Hear from Bank Street's Demetria Joyce and other experts at The CAYL Institute's webinar on Thursday, July 13. Register today: https://bankstedu.info/3NmBqqM

Education Development Center's Math for All team is offering an introductory course for teachers and other instructional leaders this summer through our program. Learn more and register: https://bankstedu.info/3PBdK4y and https://bankstedu.info/3PpzBvZ.

As the school year ends, we hope you'll make one last gift to ’s Annual Fund to help us reach this year's goal. Donate today and join us in building a better world through education. https://bankstedu.info/3X3ZL9l

How can we use the science of learning and development to inform educator preparation? Looking forward to discussing this important topic and more in education and teacher preparation with members from at our annual spring convening today.

Last month, Bank Street Alumni Weekend welcomed Graduate School and School for Children alumni back for a weekend of special community events. Graduate School highlights included reunions, our BSCAA award ceremony, faculty retiree event, learning forum, and more! Bank Street School for Children enjoyed reuniting with classmates, playing a basketball game, and participating in other celebratory events.

Happy Pride Month! Today and every day, Bank Street is proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community as we continue our work to create an inclusive world for all.

Are you an educator or leader looking to center equity in your school or organization? Apply to join the 2023-24 cohort of our CCRE Collective online program that supports teams in building inclusive and culturally responsive environments. Join our upcoming info session on June 6 to learn more about this exciting opportunity: https://bankstedu.info/43jGRxH

Bank Street President Shael Polakow-Suransky discusses our new partnership with New Leaders to expand access in New York to the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship, an online educational leadership certification and master's degree program for equity-focused educators. Read the Education Week article to learn more about the program, which will launch in September with Bank Street's first cohort:

Online Training Program to Boost Number of Principals of Color Expands A New York City education college is the latest to join an online principal training program for educators of color and equity-minded leaders.

Check out the inspiring moments from Bank Street Graduate School of Education commencement ceremony, celebrating our Class of 2023 graduates and honoring Guadalupe Valdés and Ursula Davis: https://bankstedu.info/3oiieSL

Graduate School of Education Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2023 and Honors Guadalupe Valdés and Ursula Davis - Bank Street College of Education On May 4, Bank Street Graduate School of Education celebrated its annual commencement ceremony in honor of its 2023 graduates. Held at Riverside Church, the ceremony commended the perseverance and accomplishments of the approximately 250 students who earned their master’s degrees and advanced cert...

Elizabeth Silva Díaz of Bank Street shares strategies for parents who want to help their children learn to speak multiple languages, including how to incorporate meaningful and authentic language learning opportunities in daily life. Read more in the new HuffPost Parents piece:

How To Help Your Kids Learn To Speak Multiple Languages These are the strategies experts share to help teach your kids multiple languages.

Call for Papers: Bank Street Occasional Paper Series Issue #52—“Stories from Trans Educators: A Comic Book Special Issue"—is seeking submissions from trans educators and comic artists, who will be teamed up to work together on creating comics that tell compelling stories related to trans experiences and education. Learn more about the submission deadlines and other information:

Call for Papers - Bank Street College of Education In his 2020 essay, “Keep Yourself Alive,” Harper B. Keenan tells readers that trans people have been educating the world since long before the word “trans” existed. In this special issue of the Bank Street Occasional Paper Series, we will partner comic artists with trans educators to illustr...

The advantages of nature-based education are clear, yet access to outdoor early learning programs remains inequitable. States such as Maryland and Washington are at the forefront of implementing policies to expand access. Read more:

Outdoor preschool is gaining momentum nationwide Maryland is among the states moving to expand and diversify the naturalist approach to early education

June 20-22: Bank Street’s Infancy Institute conference will explore connection and relationship-building with infants and toddlers. Register to join us online for workshops and presentations highlighting developments in research, relationship-based practice, and family-centered care. Register by May 31 for an early bird rate: https://bankstedu.info/3TCDzRK

Bank Street’s latest publication, "Opportunities for Reflective Practice in Early Childhood Apprenticeships," explores how job-embedded learning opportunities delivered through residency or apprenticeship programs have the power to transform educator practice. To realize these gains, educators need opportunities for robust reflective practice that intentionally connects coursework and context. Read the brief to learn about the key components, purpose, costs, and considerations needed to design these job-embedded supports and support the growth of programs that provide the early childhood workforce with quality opportunities for professional learning: https://bankstedu.info/3Ons4gL

We are proud to announce our partnership with New Leaders, bringing the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship to educators across New York. Through this principal preparation program, we're providing equity-focused teachers with a career pathway to develop the knowledge and skills they need to be highly effective principals. We look forward to empowering more aspiring principals to step into transformative school leadership roles. Read more in the press release here:
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Doug Knecht, Dean of Children's Programs and Head of Bank Street School for Children, shares insights on progressive education, emphasizing the importance of understanding each student as a "whole person" to make learning more meaningful. Read the U.S. News & World Report article:

What is Progressive Education? This approach is child-centered and emphasizes active learning.

Check out the latest Bank Street "Best Children's Books of the Year" list for 2023, with over 600 titles published in 2022 thoughtfully selected by our Children's Book Committee. Explore the full list categorized by age group: https://bankstedu.info/3HPdvOF

Reminder: Submit your application for Bank Street’s 10-month, no-cost Early Childhood Policy Fellowship by Monday’s deadline! Our Learning Starts At Birth team is looking forward to welcoming our second cohort of early childhood education systems leaders in the fall and working together to develop equitable, high-quality early care and education systems for all

Early Childhood Policy Fellowship - Bank Street College of Education Today’s systems leaders need and deserve a dedicated space to exchange knowledge with their peers, generate innovative ideas, reflect on and refine their work, and receive personal and professional leadership coaching. Over time, this investment in leadership can open up new possibilities for inno...

Apply to Bank Street’s CCRE Collective and join a community of professionals committed to centering equity in education! Our 2023-24 cohort will build capacity for equitable systems change through workshops, communities of practice, coaching sessions, and more. Applicants who submit by our early bird deadline of May 26 and are accepted will receive additional support from the CCRE facilitation team throughout the course of the year. Learn more: https://bankstedu.info/4266sJb

On this , we celebrate the contributions of educators at Bank Street and around the world who inspire a love for learning and help create a brighter future for children and communities.

New Bank Street Occasional Paper Series #49—“Indigenous Pedagogies: Land, Water, and Kinship”—explores how Indigenous pedagogies can be integrated into curriculum design and instructional practices, promoting connectedness to both the human and “more-than-human” world and helping children come to understand their unique roles, responsibilities, and gifts within and across communities. Read the full issue:

Occasional Paper Series #49 - Bank Street College of Education Indigenous communities, across lands and waters, engage in and build complex knowledge systems emergent from particular values and ways of perceiving and being in the world (Cajete, 1994; Deloria & Wildcat, 2001). Indigenous knowledge systems, values, and ways of being are understood and enacted wit...

Check out our Bank Street Head Start Assistant Director Sylvie Hsiao-Yi Fan and Director Alberta Conteh at the National Head Start Association Conference in Phoenix! We're looking forward to learning and connecting with other early childhood education leaders this week.

Congratulations to our 2023 Irma Black Award and Cook Prize winners and medalists! Thank you to all the children from across the globe who participated in voting for this year's awards. Check out the School Library Journal article to learn more.

The Bank Street College of Education Center for Children’s Literature has announced the 2023 winners of the Irma Black Award and Cook Prize, which went to Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty, illus. by David Roberts and Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep by Elaine M. Alexander, illus. by Fiona Fogg, respectively.

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Today, we celebrate Bank Street's Class of 2023 at commencement! Our program will feature President Shael Polakow-Suransky, Dean Cecelia Traugh, student speakers, and Honorary Doctorate Recipients Guadalupe Valdés and Ursula Davis, '74. Tune in to the 4:30 PM ceremony: https://bankstedu.info/3Luz09W

Follow along with our commencement festivities today on Bank Street’s Instagram story (bankstreetgse)! Join us as we congratulate the Class of 2023 and share in the excitement of this special day.

Commencement - Bank Street College of Education Celebrate Bank Street's graduate students at the annual Commencement ceremony as they awarded their diplomas for completion of their degrees.

A new online tool by the Bank Street Children's Book Committee allows you to access book recommendations for children of all ages! Drawing from the committee’s annual “Best Children’s Books of the Year” lists, the “Searchable Best Books List” tool displays titles from the year 2000 to the present, selected based on literary quality and additional criteria. Learn more and start searching and downloading lists today:

Bank Street Apps Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).

Looking forward to a great evening at our Bank Street Celebration! We are thrilled to celebrate our community’s shared commitment to progressive education as we honor Phoebe Boyer, President and CEO of Children's Aid, and Matthew Gross, Founder and Executive Chair of Newsela, for their dedication to improving the lives of children.