Bank Street College of Education

10/01/2026

Bank Street is heading to the Grantmakers for Education 2026 Annual Conference in New York City!

We’re excited to join “It Takes a Village: Transforming NYCPS Through FutureReadyNYC and Career-Connected Learning.” The panel discussion on Wednesday, October 14 will explore how schools, higher education institutions, and cross-sector partners are working together to expand meaningful career-connected learning opportunities for New York City high school students. The session will highlight the FutureReadyNYC initiative and the strategies and partnerships helping schools design, implement, and sustain this work.

We’re looking forward to connecting with education funders from across the country and contributing to this important conversation about the future of education.

Learn more about this session: https://bankstedu.info/4iSTnib

09/30/2026

Teachers, social workers, and school counselors: Join us this fall for virtual opportunities to reflect, connect, and strengthen your practice. Beginning in October, these programs are led by our Center for Emotionally Responsive Practice.

- Clinical Supervision for Social Workers and School Counselors: Monthly individual or group sessions grounded in ERP, developmental understanding, and relational support. Group hours may count toward clinical licensure. Register for individual sessions at https://bankstedu.info/4hwibdh or group sessions at https://bankstedu.info/4hD5gq9.

- Support Groups for Social Workers and School Counselors: A monthly space to connect with peers, reflect on the emotional realities of the work, and explore the challenges and joys of practice. Register at https://bankstedu.info/4j0QbRL.

- Support Groups for Teachers: A facilitated space to reflect and build community with fellow educators around well-being, connection, and shared purpose. Register at https://bankstedu.info/4hwEiQR.

Other offerings include professional development and coaching, our signature Teddy Bear Coaching program, and Child Mental Health First Aid training. Learn more: https://bankstedu.info/4z8lpuY.

09/29/2026

This month, the New York State Board of Regents voted to end the Regents exam requirement for a high school diploma. A new Vital City opinion piece titled "In (Partial) Defense of Retiring N.Y.’s Regents Exam Requirement" by Bank Street President Shael Polakow-Suransky, GSE '00, explores the opportunities and challenges of the new rule, which will take effect next school year.

He also highlights the significant work ahead as this change takes effect: "As the Regents requirement recedes, time now devoted to test prep should shift toward designing, reviewing, and calibrating richer student assignments." He added, "The work ahead is substantial. Teachers need help designing demanding assignments, common scoring guides and examples of student work, and regular time to compare judgments with colleagues from other schools."

Read the full op-ed:

The problem: Schools aren’t prepared to replace the flawed test with a rigorous, meaningful alternative.

09/29/2026

How can educators create joyful classrooms that affirm children’s language, culture, and identity? Join us for a conversation with Spanish-speaking Latine artists and educators exploring bilingual storytelling, children’s literature, and practical resources for building inclusive learning communities. Register for Bank Street Library Salon #47, “Amigues presente: Reclaiming Language, Identity, and Belonging Through Storytelling” at https://bankstedu.info/4ADBKJt.



Bank Street Library

Location: Bank Street College, Library (5th Floor) 610 W 112th St New York, NY 10025 Event Title: Library Salon #47 | Amigues presente: Reclaiming Language, Identity, and Belonging Through Storytelling Description: Spanish has always evolved, but for Latine children, that evolution is personal. It l...

09/25/2026

Bank Street was proud to welcome new graduate students at this year’s Barbara Biber Convocation, featuring an inspiring keynote presentation led by Dr. Lauren Madden, an author, researcher, and professor of elementary science education at The College of New Jersey, on “Hopeful Teaching About Our Changing Climate.” Read more:

On September 8, Bank Street Graduate School of Education welcomed new students at the annual Barbara Biber Convocation. The event, which is a centerpiece of orientation for incoming students, celebrates the start of the school year and provides an opportunity for the College community to engage with...

09/23/2026

Excited to kick off our BookFest @ Bank Street 2026–27 event series with a presentation by children’s literature historian Leonard S. Marcus on Friday, October 16, exploring the research and writing process behind his award-winning biography titled "Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon." Register at https://bankstedu.info/4iIrTf6 and stay tuned for more BookFest events happening throughout the year!

Bank Street Library
Bank Street Center for Children's Literature

09/17/2026

Bank Street Graduate School of Education Alumni: Registration is open for our Alumni Awards Ceremony & Reception happening on October 15! We look forward to celebrating this year’s honorees for their contributions to the field of education as we kick off our 2026 Alumni Weekend. Learn more and register for the awards ceremony and more Alumni Weekend events today: https://bankstedu.info/4iIZWne

09/16/2026

Are you an early childhood policy and systems leader? Join Bank Street on September 22 to learn more about our Early Childhood Policy Fellowship, a 12-month, hybrid, no-cost leadership development opportunity beginning January 2027. We’ll share more details about the program and hear from some of our current and past fellows. Visit our website to register and apply by October 16: https://bankstedu.info/4wZYYHA

09/15/2026

What’s next for your professional journey?

Join ’s Office of Graduate Admissions for a Virtual General Information Session on Tuesday, September 22 (6:00–7:00 PM ET) to learn how a Bank Street degree can strengthen your practice and expand your impact.

For more than a century, Bank Street has led the way in progressive, hands-on education that connects theory and practice and centers equity and social justice. During this session, you’ll explore our graduate programs in teaching, leadership, and child development, along with admissions and financial aid information. We’d love to connect with you.

RSVP here: https://bankstedu.info/4ir0fDd

09/15/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Bank Street is proud to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. To explore exceptional Spanish-language books for children, check out our annual "Best Spanish Language Picture Book/Los Mejores Libros Infantiles En Español," highlighting exceptional titles published or translated in 2025. Explore the full list: https://bankstedu.info/4g9XpB2