Education

Children Affected by the Syrian Refugee Crisis are Effectively Learning Numbers, Letters, and "Emotional ABCs" through the Ahlan Simsim Initiative

NYU Steinhardt’s Global TIES research finds that introducing an Arabic version of Sesame Street, along with support services, helped kids "not just survive, but thrive."

Keeping Girls Out of the Prison Pipeline

Associate Professor of Applied Psychology Shabnam Javdani’s ROSES supports young, system-involved girls through community-based advocacy.

A Ruling Against Affirmative Action in College Admissions Shouldn’t Affect Other Diversity Efforts on Campus, Researchers Say

NYU Steinhardt education experts warn against an excessively broad interpretation of any decision prohibiting the consideration of an applicant’s race.

#NYUSteinhardt23 Student Spotlight: 2022-2023 Graduation Student Speakers

NYU Steinhardt's graduation student speakers, representing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates from across the School, share their reflections on their time at NYU Steinhardt.

2023 Doctoral Convocation Dorothy Height Awardee: Carmen Guillén Fariña (BS ’65)

Carmen Fariña is the former chancellor of the New York City Department of Education and Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Award winner.

Researchers Launch Database with New Classification System for Minority-Serving Institutions in US

The MSI Data Project seeks to counter inaccurate and inconsistent MSI data used by federal agencies and researchers.

Promoting Integration and Equity in Schools

Matt Gonzales, director of EJ-ROC, seeks to improve educational justice through research and community action.

Five Faculty Receive Steinhardt’s Teaching Excellence Award

The Award honors outstanding teaching effectiveness both in and out of the classroom.

Alumni Spotlight: Jade Kearney (MA ’20)

For Learning Technology and Experience Design alum Jade Kearney (MA ’20), design is a vital tool in the quest for diversity.

Generous Gift from Okhee Lee Supports STEM Education with Equity and Justice

Lee’s donation will fund a scholarship and an annual symposium for the field.