Touro University Graduate School of Education

09/02/2026

📚 A new academic chapter begins today!

New classes. New connections. New possibilities. ✨
As the new academic year begins, we’re excited to welcome our candidates back to the classroom and embark on another year of learning, growth, and discovery.

Here’s to new goals, new challenges, and new achievements.
Welcome to a new year at Touro GSE! 🎓

08/31/2026

"Literacy is really about how we understand and use information in any form... Realizing that every single subject has its own unique way of reading and communicating was a MAJOR lightbulb moment for me." 💡
We are incredibly proud of our students at Touro GSE! Recently, Ashley Kelly shared a beautiful reflection with Professor Andrea Kane about how her perspective on literacy has transformed, and how she’s bringing those lessons into her 9th-grade special education algebra classroom.
Instead of assuming students can just jump into solving equations, Ashley is planning to teach her students how to "read" math. By breaking down word problems, translating abstract symbols, and using visual and hands-on tools, she is removing the reading barrier so her students can focus on the actual math. 🧮✨
Most importantly, Ashley is dedicated to building her students' confidence and showing them that they truly belong in her classroom.
Thank you, Ashley, for your dedication to inclusive education, and thank you to Prof. Kane for guiding our future educators! 🌟
Are you ready to make an impact in the classroom? Request more information about our graduate programs! 🍎
https://gse.touro.edu/request-more-information/

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

As Principal of P.S. 272, GSE Alumna Verna Taylor Guides Students, Teachers and Families as She Builds Communities

08/18/2026

🎓 Welcome to the family, Fall 2026 cohort!

Your graduate journey starts here. Join us for our New Student Orientation Program for Manhattan Campus candidates—a dedicated session designed to help you hit the ground running, discover everything Touro Graduate School of Education has to offer, and start building lifelong professional connections.

Event Details:
📅 Date: August 25
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Live on Zoom

Your attendance is a key step toward a successful graduate experience, and we can’t wait to meet the newest members of our community as you prepare for the semester ahead.

👉 Ready to join? Save the date and register to attend!
https://gse.touro.edu/academics/academic-calendar/fall-2026/new-student-orientation-manhattan-82526.php

08/14/2026

Please join us in celebrating Yanique Bennett for being selected as a 2026–2027 Touro Holmes Scholar through the Touro University Graduate School of Education and the Lander Center for Educational Research! 🎓💙

Currently pursuing her degree in Educational Leadership at , Yanique is a dedicated leader making an impact at Prospect Schools as a Programming Aide for Special Education & Science.

Driven by a passion for equity and innovation, she is committed to creating meaningful change both inside and outside the classroom.
"Through the Holmes Scholars Program, I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow scholars and mentors, expanding my knowledge through professional development and research, and continuing to grow as a leader committed to improving outcomes for students and school communities."
— Yanique Bennett

We are incredibly proud to support Yanique on her journey as she expands her impact and shapes the future of education! ✨

📲 Drop a 💙 in the comments to congratulate Yanique!

08/11/2026

Meaningful partnerships move education forward! 🍎✨

As the school year came to a close, educators from the Touro University Graduate School of Education () were honored to visit South Shore Charter School in Central Islip. 🏫🤝

Strong partnerships between K-12 schools and higher education play a vital role in preparing future educators and strengthening our profession as a whole. We deeply appreciated the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and build lasting connections.

A big thank you to the South Shore Charter School community for welcoming us so warmly—we look forward to continuing our impactful partnership! 💙

08/10/2026

🍎 Welcoming the 2026-27 Empire State Teacher Residency Cohort! ✨
Dr. Laurie Bobley, Dr. Suzanne Pratt, and Prof. Inna Rabinovitch recently attended the Empire State Teacher Residency Cohort 3 Kickoff Event, officially welcoming the 2026–27 cohort to NYC Public Schools!
Over 150 teacher residents are gearing up for an immersive, year-long training experience designed through direct partnerships between district and school leaders and innovative institutions like .
Huge congratulations to all the new residents and teacher preparation partners! We are so excited to see this program continue to grow and mature, and we can’t wait to support this amazing group of future teachers as they step into the field. 🎓💙

08/06/2026

🎉 MAJOR MILESTONE: WE ARE ACCREDITED BY AAQEP! 🎉
Huge news for the Touro University Graduate School of Education family! We are thrilled to announce that we have been officially granted national accreditation for 5 years by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (), effective immediately! 🎓✨
This milestone is a true testament to the hard work, dedication, and heart that our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners bring to Touro GSE every single day. Every contribution—big and small—brought us to this moment.
"During these five years, we will continue implementing the Touro GSE Quality Assurance System, engaging in innovative programs and practices, listening and acting upon what our partners, candidates, and alumni tell us, and collecting/analyzing quality data to inform our actions for continued improvement. We will only be successful at this if each of you continue being part of this great journey." — Dean Nelly Lejter Morales, Ph.D.
Guided by AAQEP’s motto to "Always improve together," the real work continues as we build on this achievement and shape the future of educator preparation! 💙
Thank you to everyone who made this possible. We are so grateful for our community! 🚀
👇 Drop a 🎉 or 💙 in the comments to help us celebrate this huge achievement!

08/04/2026

Research at Touro GSE is making a major impact on the future of teacher preparation! 🍎✨
We are proud to highlight the collaborative research of Dr. Sharon Sullivan-Rubin, Dr. Charity M. Dacey, and Nicole Aveni (US PREP) in their latest publication, "Scaling for Success: Expanding the Empire State Teacher Residency Program".
The research explores the rapid expansion of the Empire State Teacher Residency Program (ESTRP)—a powerful partnership between Touro GSE and NYC Public Schools (NYCPS)—as it grows from an inaugural cohort of 12 to potentially over 600 residents.

Why this research matters:
• Proven Success: 88% of residents report feeling effectively prepared for their first year of teaching, and 100% describe their working relationship with their mentors (Teacher Development Facilitators -TDFs) as excellent or good.
• Diversity First: The Touro GSE-specific residency cohort is 79% biracial or people of color, directly addressing the need for a diverse teacher workforce that reflects NYC’s students.
• Support & Accessibility: Residents receive a $30,000 annual stipend for completing 1,000 hours of clinical experience.
• Innovative Models: To keep costs low for students, the program utilizes zero-credit clinical seminars, making it one of the most accessible residency models in the city.

The Empire State Teacher Residency Program (ESTRP) provides aspiring teachers the chance to launch their careers in NYCPS priority districts while earning clinical experience and a stipend. Through strategic capacity building and data-driven improvements, Touro GSE is setting a national standard for high-quality, equity-focused teacher preparation.

🔗 Read the full research and learn more about the ESRP here: link in our bio https://surface.syr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1213&context=excelsior