The College of Education

Transforming Education for Good

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Why Maryland Education

The College of Education is shaping the next generation of fearless leaders and learners. Backed by a rigorous research enterprise, strong partnerships with federal and state agencies and unparalleled access to diverse school districts that provide early in-field experience, we are uniquely positioned to transform education for good!

We are EdTerps. A community of faculty, staff, alumni and students committed to advancing equity and social justice through research and innovation in teaching and learning, policy, counseling, human development and psychology to create healthier and better educated communities for all.

Our Momentum

#15

public graduate college of education in the nation

U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2024-25

9

graduate programs in the top 20 nationally

U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2024-25

#38

best global university for education and educational research

U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2024-25

Why now

Education in the United States is undergoing transformative change. New realities such as persistent educator shortages, societal inequalities, barriers to literacy, advances in artificial intelligence and political polarization are challenging teaching and learning in our schools and communities. To adapt and thrive educators must find novel solutions and new methods to address these challenges and better serve their communities.

The College of Education is poised to meet this moment. We are preparing the next generation of equity—and culturally minded educators, counselors, psychologists, researchers, administrators, policymakers and leaders. We are developing creative solutions that are informed and guided by the needs of educators, schools and communities. Lastly, we are shaping state and national policy on PreK-16 education and the challenges it faces.

In short, we are transforming education for good!

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EdTerps lead in schools and society. Our commitments to innovation for transformation, justice and equity, and collaboration with care ground our work, and activate our efforts to transform education for good!

Kimberly A. Griffin, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Education

Our Priorities

Transforming Education for Good

Through the Forward Campaign, we will leverage the diverse strengths and expertise of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to tackle the most pressing grand challenges of our times.

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Scholarship support for teacher certification students during the internship year. This is a challenging year for students as the internship is not paid, they cannot work, and they must pay mandatory fees and internship costs.

Teach Forward Scholarships

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Built in 1964, our building is outdated for modern teaching and research. Newly designed spaces will nurture collective learning, collaboration and quality interactions between faculty, students, staff, and the community.

Benjamin Building Renovation and Expansion

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AIRE addresses the lack of coherent, evidence-based artificial intelligence (AI) policies in education by creating a central hub for guidance, resources and best practices, ensuring educators can implement AI effectively and equitably.

AI Readiness in Education Hub (AIRE)

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MILE addresses Maryland's literacy challenges by providing resources, training and support to educators, ensuring effective reading and writing instruction to improve student outcomes statewide.

Maryland Institute for Literacy & Equity (MILE)

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Democracy is being threatened by a lack of civic engagement and participation. Through research and education initiatives, MDI grows the capacity of all people for a lifetime of civic participation in service to a more just society.

Maryland Democracy Initiative (MDI)