RSVP to In Conversation ... with Kamar Samuels, NYCPS Chancellor, and Shael Suransky, President Bank Street College

Join #BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social, GSE '00, for a conversation on the future of education in #NewYorkCity with @nycschools.bsky.social Chancellor Kamar Samuels on Thursday, March 19 at 6:00 PM at City As School High School. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join #BankStreet at #AERA2026 in #LosAngeles to explore new #edresearch featuring sessions presented by #BankStreet faculty and staff. View our full schedule of sessions: graduate.bankstreet.edu/events/aera-2026 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

Best Spanish Language Picture Book List & Award - Bank Street College of Education The Best Spanish Language Picture Book prize is a biennial prize given to a book that was published or translated into Spanish. Award candidates are identified from the annual Best Spanish Language…

Congratulations to the winners of #BankStreet Children's Book Committee's Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award for outstanding children’s books published or translated in Spanish in 2024 & 2025! Learn more about the honorees: www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent... @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social

Library Salon #45: Uncovering Our Past: Dr. Annie Mae Walker—Her Life and Legacy - Bank Street Graduate School of Education Location: Hybrid (In Person and Online) Event Title: Library Salon #45: Uncovering Our Past: Dr. Annie Mae Walker – Her Life and Legacy A Presentation by Dr. Abena Ampofoa Asare, Associate Professor…

Join us on 3/11 (online or in person) for a presentation by Dr. Abena Ampofoa Asare of @stonybrooku on Dr. Annie Mae Walker, who attended #BankStreet in 1945 and went on to become the first director of Stony Brook University’s Black Studies program in 1969

Teaching Kindergarten Conference: Where Did the Garden Go? - Bank Street Graduate School of Education Kindergarten plays a critical and unique role in a child’s life. It is a year filled with discovery, wonder, friendship and creativity – when language, literacy, science and math take on real meaning…

Educators: Join #BankStreet Teaching #Kindergarten Conference on site and online March 13–14! We’re looking forward to insightful keynote presentations, inspiring roundtable discussions, and a variety of workshops led by experts in #ECE. RSVP: graduate.bankstreet.edu/educator-res... #TeachKConf

In recognition of #WomensHistoryMonth, we are proud to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women at #BankStreet and beyond. Read more about the women who helped shape the College’s legacy in the field of #education: bankstreet.edu/news-events/...

Join us as Dr. Abena Ampofoa Asare examines the life & legacy of Dr. Annie Mae Walker—founding director of Black Studies at Stony Brook University—drawing from the Bank Street Archives.

Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Shael Polakow-Suransky on Why Great Teachers are the Key to Universal Child Care In a recent appearance on NY1’s Inside City Hall, Bank Street President Shael Polakow-Suransky joined the conversation about New York City’s changing education landscape.

New post explores insights from #BankStreet President Shael Polakow-Suransky, GSE '00, on why great teachers are the key to universal #childcare. Read more and learn how our master's degree programs prepare educators to support our youngest learners: graduate.bankstreet.edu/admissions-f...

Melissa Birnbaum - Bank Street Graduate School of Education For Melissa, the path to educational leadership was never a straight line as she sought ways to merge her identity as a visual artist with her commitment to finding a leadership role in progressive…

Meet #BankStreet alum Melissa Birnbaum, GSE ‘19, a visual artist and arts educator teacher at Pan-American International High School (PAIHS) in the Sound View section of the Bronx. Learn more in our recent interview: graduate.bankstreet.edu/alumni/alumn... #WeAreBankStreet

Teaching Kindergarten Conference: Where Did the Garden Go? - Bank Street Graduate School of Education Kindergarten plays a critical and unique role in a child’s life. It is a year filled with discovery, wonder, friendship and creativity – when language, literacy, science and math take on real meaning…

There’s still time to register at the early bird rate for #BankStreet Teaching #Kindergarten Conference on March 13–14! Join us on site & online for this exciting opportunity to discover new tools, strategies, and inspiration for your classroom #TeachKConf

Through February 11, you can support #BankStreet #LibertyLEADS program by donating to fund college tours for our students. Your contribution opens doors to #highered opportunities and brighter futures. Donate today: connect.bankstreet.edu/g/liberty-le... #WeAreBankStreet

This #BlackHistoryMonth, #BankStreet honors the contributions and legacy of the Black community as we continue our collective work toward a more just and equitable future.

New from #BankStreet Children's Book Committee! “The Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish (2026 Edition)” features an exceptional selection of high-quality titles in Spanish published or translated in 2025 educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/32 #BankStreetCBC #kidlit @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social

Today, #BankStreet reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work to advance equity and justice for all #MLKDay

Bank Street Emotionally Responsive Schools Conference Explores ERP as a Foundation for Learning - Bank Street College of Education On December 5, 2025, Bank Street Graduate School of Education hosted its 11th annual Emotionally Responsive Schools Conference. The virtual event, titled “Emotionally Responsive Practice as a…

Last month, #BankStreet's annual #EmotionallyResponsiveSchools Conference brought together educators, social workers, and administrators to explore emotionally responsive practice as a foundation for learning. Read highlights from the conference: bankstreet.edu/news-events/...

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‘He has not been afraid to touch the third rail’: Meet Kamar Samuels, NYC’s schools chief Zohran Mamdani said he selected Samuels because of his knowledge of the city’s school system and track record of seeking ambitious changes.

@chalkbeat.org highlights #NYC schools chancellor Kamar Samuels’s leadership approach & how he addresses complex challenges. “He’s someone who inspires people & really gets them excited about his vision & supporting change.”—#BankStreet @shaelsuransky.bsky.social www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026...

Library Salon #43: Celebrating Occasional Paper Series Issue #54 - Bank Street Graduate School of Education Location: Virtual Event Title: Library Salon #43: Celebrating Occasional Paper Series Issue #54: "Why Indigenous Children's and Young Adult Literature Matter" Description: We welcome you to join us…

Next week: Join our virtual #BankStreetLibrarySalon on 1/22 in celebration of #OccasionalPaperSeries 54: “Why Indigenous Children’s and Young Adult Literature Matter,” featuring a conversation with guest editors and contributors on #ICYAL. RSVP: graduate.bankstreet.edu/events/library-salon-43-ops-54

These Picture Books Are Ready for Their Close-Up Pioneered by Edward Steichen, Lewis W. Hine and Tana Hoban, photographically illustrated “concept” books have never had a more potentially receptive audience.

New @nytimes.com essay explores #BankStreet’s role in the history of "concept" books illustrated with photography, tracing back to 1916 and founder Lucy Sprague Mitchell’s belief that children learn through the “here and now” of their own experiences www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...

Mamdani’s Schools Chief Begins Shaping Agenda Around Rigor and Equity In his first week on the job, Kamar H. Samuels started to sketch out his priorities for leading America’s largest school system.

@nytimes.com profiles #NewYorkCity new schools chancellor, Kamar H. Samuels, as he takes helm of the nation's largest school system. Samuels “understands that rigor and equity are both essential goals for our schools.”—#BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social

#BankStreet is accepting submissions for Issue 57 of the #OccasionalPaperSeries! This issue will explore the relationship between education and democracy across contexts and how it might be re-envisioned for the future. Submit your work by June 1: bankstreet.edu/research-pub...

How Zohran Mamdani Bucked the Establishment and Won Election — in Middle School The New York City mayor cut his political teeth at the progressive Bank Street School for Children. Classmates and teachers remember him vividly.

New @the74.bsky.social article titled "How Zohran Mamdani Bucked the Establishment and Won Election—in Middle School" shares insight on #BankStreet School for Children's hands-on curriculum, highlighting the school's longstanding child-centered approach

A year-end gift to #BankStreet helps support our mission to build a better world through #education. All donations through midnight will be matched up to $40,000, which can double your impact. Give now: connect.bankstreet.edu/g/empowering... #WeAreBankStreet

Excited to announce: your gift will be matched! Every donation you make to #BankStreet by midnight on December 31 will be matched up to $40,000, doubling your impact on students, educators, and communities. Give today: connect.bankstreet.edu/g/empowering... #WeAreBankStreet #DoubleYourImpact

18 big ideas New Yorkers want Mamdani to consider for NYC schools (Part 1) What big ideas should Zohran Mamdani consider to improve NYC schools? Here’s what families, experts, students, and educators told us.

#BankStreet @shaelsuransky.bsky.social shares how the mayor‑elect could improve #NYC schools by replacing Regents exams with “city capstones” for high school seniors focused on civic action projects or apprenticeships @chalkbeat.org @alexzimmerman.bsky.social www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

Zohran Mamdani can, & must, fix our classrooms Education barely registered in this year’s mayoral race, but the nation’s largest school system will now be the crucible for Zohran Mamdani’s progressive ideals. He inherits a vast bureaucracy, but…

To learn more: @nydailynews.com op-ed by #BankStreet's Shael Polakow-Suransky shares recommendations for how the mayor-elect can meaningfully transform #NewYorkCity public schools by building yearlong paid teacher residencies & more www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/23/z...

Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos talks future of NYC public schools While his transition team is still assessing candidates for top positions, they are also considering keeping on current senior officials tapped by Mayor Eric Adams.

NYCPS Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos discusses the benefits of paid, yearlong apprenticeships for aspiring teachers with @errollouis.bsky.social @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social — an idea championed by #BankStreet president Shael Polakow-Suransky in his @nydailynews.com op-ed ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Issue 54 of #BankStreet #OccasionalPaperSeries explores Indigenous storytelling in education, highlighting the power of these stories to affirm presence, strengthen community, and imagine more just and connected futures bankstreet.edu/research-publications-policy/occasional-paper-series/ops-54

Early bird registration is now open for #BankStreet Teaching Kindergarten Conference—“Curiosity, Creativity & Courage”—on March 13–14, 2026. This year's conference will be held on-site and online. RSVP: graduate.bankstreet.edu/kindergarten-conference #TeachKConf #ECE

"From birth to 3 years old is a time when young children's brains are developing the fastest.”—#BankStreet President @shaelsuransky.bsky.social discusses mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's #ECE proposals to help support #NewYorkCity's youngest learners @errollouis.bsky.social @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social