Bank Street provides new teachers with the support and tools to become
excellent educators. Through practical and eye-opening classes such as
Math for Teachers, and the intimate conference group model, I feel
prepared and supported in my first two years as a public school teacher.
-- Jessica, Teach for America Corps Member
Bank Street provided me with an excellent preparation for teaching as well
as a wonderful opportunity to learn more about myself. It is an extremely
supportive environment; the small conference groups set apart from other
institutions.
-- Ginna, General Education
Bank Street is committed to developing outstanding teachers, providing
hands-on learning opportunities, dedicated instructors, state-of-the-art
technology, and an abundance of educational materials.
-- Sabrina, Teach for America corps member
A Bank Street education provides you with all of the tools you need to
become a thoughtful and dynamic educator.
-- Anne, General Education
Courses at Bank Street are designed to accommodate the different
learning styles of its students. Classrooms become communities where
ideas and experiences are shared and built upon.
-- Glenn, General Education
At Bank Street, the instructors taught us in the same way they'd like us to
teach our own students: using a hands-on, create-your-own-understanding
(constructivist) approach.
-- Nicole, Educational Leadership
Bank Street is a supportive learning environment where students are
challenged to continuously reflect on both theory and practice in an effort
to assist their growth as both individuals and educators.
-- Lindsay, Special Education
Bank Street provides an excellent study of the theories, issues, and
practices involved in a learner-centered curriculum. The College sees
teachers as intelligent, capable people who can constantly evolve in their
profession.
-- Theodore, Studies in Education
Bank Street is regarded as one of the top teacher-training institutions in the
country. Graduates leave with a sensitivity to the needs of their students,
parents and the community.
-- Constance, Special Education
At Bank Street you will be exposed to a particular philosophy of
education; the application of this approach is flexible, practical and
possible in the real world.
-- Nina, General Education
At Bank Street, you are encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas,
from which you will gain insight, fundamentals, confidence, and an
understanding of teaching practice. Bank Street is a place where you will
never feel alone; you will always feel supported by faculty and fellow
students.
-- Kathleen, Teaching Literacy
The education I received from Bank Street is one that I refer to constantly
as a means of understanding my role as a teacher, the struggles my
students have, ways of reaching my students, and how to reach out to
parents and other faculty members. The experiences I shared with fellow
educators at Bank Street have encouraged me to reflect on life experiences
inside and outside of the classroom and to connect those experiences to
become a better educator.
-- Ruth, General Education
Bank Street has a commitment to ensuring deep understanding in how to
teach and lead from an ethical, effective, thoughtful, reflective and
responsive perspective.
-- Josie, Educational Leadership
Bank Street offers incredible resources: not only are the professors and
library outstanding, but the student body also brings enormous riches to the
classroom, including a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and visions
for children.
-- Mollie, General Education
Bank Street has prompted me to consider how best to integrate
progressive pedagogy with my personal needs and ideas, a life-long
process. Bank Street promises prospective teachers no easy or immediate
results, but it does provide the support and direction to start one on a path
to becoming an excellent teacher.
-- Samuel, Middle School Education
Bank Street believes in supporting, nurturing, and valuing their students
both as people and as educators. There is a strong feeling of unity in
reaching toward a common goal. Bank Street is a wonderfully unique and
incredible place!
-- Dena, General Education
Bank Street is the most supportive environment for academic growth that I
have ever experienced. The instructors and advisors inspire their students
to become activists for children and schools.
-- Annie, General Education
When I was researching the best graduate schools for teachers, I heard
unanimous praise for Bank Street College. Now I know why. Bank Street
faculty provide a level of support, expertise, and nurturing that is unlike any
other school I've attended. Its courses are challenging, inspiring, and
enlightening. My experience here has truly transformed the way I see
children, adults, and our world in general.
-- Mi Won, General Education