Bank Street College prepares teachers and school leaders, provides education and support for children from infancy through high school, and conducts research to advance high-quality practice and policy across the field. New York, NY | bankstreet.eduhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.eduhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mtexl2owqb2mApplications are open through October 16 for #BankStreet’s annual Early Childhood Policy Fellowship! We encourage applications from #ECE leaders at the federal, state, city, or local levels. Learn more about joining our fifth cohort at http://bankstreet.edu/our-work-with-schools-and-communities/bank-street-education-center/early-childhood-education/our-offerings/fellowships/early-childhood-policy-fellowship #earlyed #edequity18 Aug 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtexl2owqb2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mtenaw3kou2h#BankStreetEdCenter received a grant from @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social to support the city's 2K rollout & 3K expansion. The funding will support Bank Street in leading professional learning on infant & toddler development for early childhood staff https://robinhood.org/news/q3-grantmaking-2026/ @nycschools.bsky.social18 Aug 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtenaw3kou2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3msv5voe47t2tGreat teaching starts with understanding how children make meaning of their world at every stage. In the last part of our early childhood interview series, #BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social explains why understanding child development belongs at the center of teacher training.12 Aug 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv5voe47t2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3msr2br5gzm2oVote by August 23 to help bring the panel titled “Silicon vs. Soul: Resisting the Algorithmic Classroom” to #SXSWEDU! This important discussion will feature leaders from #BankStreetEdCenter, Bilingual Generation, & @usc.edu @uscrossier.bsky.social. Vote now: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1784926564505001NiTf10 Aug 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msr2br5gzm2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3msdzpe76ho2rVote by August 23 to help bring our session titled “Leading a Human & Future Focused System: Vision to Reality” to #SXSWEDU! This panel discussion will feature insights from #BankStreetEdCenter, XQ, & @nycschools.bsky.social. Vote today: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1784291701961001oqXd #PanelPicker @sxswedu.com05 Aug 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdzpe76ho2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3msdzp7iclb2rVote by August 23 to help bring our session “Remixing Teacher Education Towards Gen Z Teachers” to #SXSWEDU! Panelists from #BankStreet and Smith College will explore how Gen Z educators view the profession and why it matters to them https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1784818632595001NFCu #PanelPicker @sxswedu.com05 Aug 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdzp7iclb2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mrukfo7lo52vIn the second part of our early childhood interview series, #BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social explores what young children miss in low-quality learning environments and why opportunities for exploration, movement, and interaction are essential to healthy brain development.30 Jul 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrukfo7lo52vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mrmyx3jdgx2iSave the date for #BankStreet’s online #EmotionallyResponsiveSchools Conference on Friday, January 22, 2027! We'll explore how to build safe and nurturing classrooms and communities where children can learn, play, and grow. Learn more: https://graduate.bankstreet.edu/events/emotionally-responsive-schools-2027/27 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmyx3jdgx2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mrcx4a45kg23In our new series on early childhood education, #BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social explores why investing in the #ECE workforce through competitive compensation is critical to building high-quality systems that help children thrive during their earliest years of development.23 Jul 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcx4a45kg23https://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mq5icjfoos2u#BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social joined @errollouis.bsky.social on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social "Inside City Hall" to discuss AI in schools. His message: research shows human relationships are essential to student growth (1/2)08 Jul 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5icjfoos2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mpllyq7g4z2gIn the final part of our interview series on AI and education with #BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social, he reflects on his visit to a public school classroom using AI tutors for math. To learn more, read his recent @nytimes.com opinion piece at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/opinion/ai-classroom-silence-reform.html01 Jul 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpllyq7g4z2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mpjepsql732mToday is the final day of #BankStreet Graduate School of Education 2025–26 Annual Fund campaign! A gift today expands access through financial aid and helps make the experiences that define a Bank Street education possible. Donate now to make an impact: https://connect.bankstreet.edu/g/bsaf?_gl=1*1w3oxpj*_gcl_au*NTQ3ODUwNDAuMTc3NjcwMzg5Nw..*_ga*MTQ4MTkwMzcwLjE3NzY3MDM4OTc.*_ga_8BED3YJMC3*czE3NzkyODc1MzgkbzM2JGcwJHQxNzc5Mjg3NTM4JGo2MCRsMCRoNDU1NzA5OTgw?utm_source=socialpost630&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=26FYEBS30 Jun 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjepsql732mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mpj3j7dj6p2kIn celebration of #Juneteenth, #BankStreet was proud to host our third Building for Education and Democracy event, “Lifting Our Voices Toward Education and Democracy: A Juneteenth Conversation with @nhannahjones@bksy.social.” Thanks to all who joined us for this powerful discussion.30 Jun 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpj3j7dj6p2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mp6z4j6uzi2nNew 2026 edition of #BankStreet's "Best Children's Books of the Year" features over 600 outstanding titles selected by the Children's Book Committee for literary quality and excellence. Explore the full list: educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/36/ #BankStreetCBC #kidlit @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social26 Jun 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6z4j6uzi2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mp23kumkjt2mIn our new interview series on AI and education, #BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social warns of a two-tiered system in which financially strapped schools depend on computers to teach while better-funded schools offer robust teacher interaction, using AI as a tool.24 Jun 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp23kumkjt2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mongekpc6l2pToday, #BankStreet is proud to recognize #Juneteenth as we continue our work to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive future through education.19 Jun 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mongekpc6l2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mokwdvekvs24#BankStreet @shaelsuransky.bsky.social recent @nytimes.com opinion piece generated wide discussion about the risks of AI in classrooms. “It’s very hard for a child to form a relationship with a computer,” he says in part 1 of our new interview series. Read the op-ed: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/opinion/ai-classroom-silence-reform.html18 Jun 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokwdvekvs24https://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3modfx5knl72fThere's still time to register for #BankStreet June 17 Building for Education & Democracy (BEAD) #Juneteenth event featuring a conversation with @nhannahjones@bksy.social, creator of #The1619Project. RSVP today: graduate.bankstreet.edu/events/bead-juneteenth-nikole-hannah-jones https://graduate.bankstreet.edu/events/bead-juneteenth-nikole-hannah-jones15 Jun 2026 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3modfx5knl72fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mns3nf4epc2w@nytimes.com op-ed by #BankStreet @shaelsuransky.bsky.social explores opportunities and challenges of AI in schools. He warns against isolated screen time & shares how tech can instead be used to measure capacities that matter most: critical thinking & problem-solving https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/opinion/ai-classroom-silence-reform.html?unlocked_article_code=1.olA.I8Wp.3MGNCmEr-9qQ&smid=url-share08 Jun 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mns3nf4epc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mnrsoqn7qr2yJoin #BankStreet on 6/17 for our Building for Education & Democracy (BEAD) #Juneteenth event featuring a conversation with @nhannahjones@bksy.social, creator of #The1619Project. Tracy Fray-Oliver, Vice President, #BankStreetEdCenter, will join the discussion https://graduate.bankstreet.edu/events/bead-juneteenth-nikole-hannah-jones08 Jun 2026 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrsoqn7qr2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mnfou6fkun2oEvery strong classroom starts with well-prepared teachers and school leaders. This week, #BankStreet Graduate School of Education is at AACTE #WashingtonWeek26 to help showcase and support the important work of educator preparation programs @deansforimpact.bsky.social03 Jun 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfou6fkun2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mna42xghm425Happy #PrideMonth! #BankStreet is proud to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community today and every day as we continue our work to build a more inclusive future for all. #Pride #CelebrateDiversity01 Jun 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mna42xghm425https://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mmynsd246c2zHow can states better support the economic stability of children and families? (1/2)29 May 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmynsd246c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mm4wpbscj42wJoin #BankStreet for our annual Niemeyer Series on May 26—“Shaping the Future of Public Education in #NewYorkCity”—featuring a conversation with @nycschools.bsky.social Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels on the nation’s largest school system. Register: http://graduate.bankstreet.edu/events/the-niemeyer-series-shaping-the-future-of-public-education-in-nyc #NiemeyerTalk18 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4wpbscj42whttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mlvh432ujk2q#BankStreet Graduate School of Education was proud to award an honorary degree to former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden at our 2026 commencement. #BSCgrad26 (1/3)15 May 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvh432ujk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mltn2avjzs2uThanks to everyone who joined us at the #BankStreet Celebration! We were proud to honor outstanding community leaders and celebrate Bank Street’s work to advance high-quality education. Learn more & donate today: http://bankstreet.edu/news-events/news/2026-bank-street-celebration #WeAreBankStreet14 May 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltn2avjzs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mlqeftanp32h#BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social, GSE ’00, spoke with @the74.bsky.social about the current #childcare landscape and how to create high-quality programs as states look to expand access to #earlyed. Read the full interview: the74million.org/zero2eight/1032039 https://the74million.org/zero2eight/103203913 May 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqeftanp32hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mlnuejwvbg2zEarly bird registration is now open for #BankStreetMathConf—“Math Connections: Making Meaning Together”—happening August 3–4! Join #BankStreet for hands-on learning designed for K–12 educators, coaches, and school leaders. Register now: https://graduate.bankstreet.edu/educator-resources/conferences-institutes/summer-math-conference/ #MathEd12 May 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnuejwvbg2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bankstreet.edu/post/3mlbd5cqm3k2zJoin us today as we celebrate #BankStreet Graduate School of Education Commencement! Tune in to our livestream to hear President Shael Polakow-Suransky, student speakers, and more live from the United Palace at 4:15 PM: graduate.bankstreet.edu/news-events/commencement #BSCgrad2607 May 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:g22hdhslkguee53tskc5crbr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbd5cqm3k2z