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Department of Education

Students in our Education Department are committed to transforming lives, educating learners of all ability levels, and reaching students at a young age to set them on a pathway to success.

An overview of Education programs at Simmons University.

Studying Education at Simmons University

Our students are constant innovators, dedicated researchers, and promoters of social justice. With a focus on evidence-based best practices, you'll launch a meaningful career and meet the needs of all the students in your classroom

Education Field Placements

Our student teachers train at schools around Boston and New England.

Some recent placements include:

Boston Public Schools
Brookline Public Schools
Cambridge Public Schools
Newton Public Schools
Malden Public Schools
Somerville Public Schools
Medford Public Schools
Wellesley Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools
Quincy Public Schools
Boston Latin School
Boston Teachers Union School
Crossroads School
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Innovation Academy Charter School
MATCH Charter School
New England Center for Children
Landmark School

Department of Education in the News

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Professor of Education Daren Graves Co-Edits Forthcoming Book on Hip Hop Education

In January 2024, Bloomsbury Publishing (London) will release The Bloomsbury Handbook of Hip Hop Pedagogy, co-edited by Daren Graves, Professor of Education and Social Work at Simmons, and Dr. Lauren Leigh Kelly, an Associate Professor of Education at Rutgers University. This collection is “the first reference work to cover the theory, history, research methodologies, and practice of Hip Hop pedagogy.”

Research

Simmons Celebrates 30-Year Partnership with the New England Center for Children

For 30 years, Simmons has been providing specialized teacher training for employees at the New England Center for Children. Professor Christine Evans has witnessed the evolution of this program and the remarkable dedication of NECC teachers.