Thank you for your interest in Bank Street.

At Bank Street, we practice what we teach. Our graduate instruction is intentionally built around developmental, learner-centered principles that put your needs as a student at the center.

With a master’s degree in teaching literacy from Bank Street, you’ll be prepared to help students learn and love to read while supporting them in mastering similar processes like speaking, listening, writing, and viewing.

Our faculty are compassionate and accessible, modeling the approaches they prepare you to use in your own work. You will learn through inquiry, observation, research, and hands-on opportunities, connecting theory to practice and reflecting deeply on your own growth as an educator. Your Bank Street education will prepare you to be an active agent of change, advocating for principles of access and equity for all learners.

An admissions counselor will be in touch with you soon. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 212-652-8722 or email gseenrollment@bankstreet.edu

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Why Bank Street?

Meeting Students’ Needs

In developing your own deep knowledge of language learning and literacy concepts, you’ll be better prepared to meet your students where they are and help them prepare for lifelong learning in many core content areas.

Prepared in the Long Run

In a field that experiences high turnover rates due to underprepared teachers, Bank Street is proud that 87% of its graduates remain in the field of education and 87% feel more confident in their subject area than comparison teachers.

A Valued Specialty

Not only are reading and literacy specialists in demand nationally, but this professional path also can lead to school- and district-level advancement in areas such as curriculum development and administrative leadership.

Alumni Voices
I loved the Bank Street philosophy of education. I was drawn to the supportive community within Bank Street, including the small class sizes and the personal advising program. The program allows for teacher growth and support and that, I thought, would give me the confidence I needed to one day run my own classroom.
Katie Hayden, GSE '18