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School of Education

The mission of teacher education at SUNY Cortland is to build upon the foundation of liberal learning in the development of teachers who have exceptional pedagogical knowledge and skills.

Graduates of SUNY Cortland's teacher education program will be prepared to think critically, utilize technology, communicate effectively, understand and value diversity, contribute to their communities, and make a difference in the lives of their students.

SUNY Cortland is home to the largest comprehensive teacher education program in New York and the 10th largest among public institutions in the U.S. Now in its 134th year, Cortland educates more teachers than any other New York college or university by integrating a strong foundation of liberal arts and sciences with theory and application in teaching.

With engaged students, dedicated faculty, superior facilities and innovative programs such as the Cortland's Urban Recruitment of Educators, SUNY Cortland continues to be one of the nation's premier educational institutions.

News

Distinguished and Rising Star alumni honored

June 3, 2024
Reunion 2024 will recognize a new crop of outstanding alumni.

Tribute to a groundbreaking educator

May 14, 2024
Marjorie Dey Carter '50 quietly blazed a trail in American urban education.

National education leader to receive honorary degree

May 10, 2024
Ernie Logan ’73, who represented public education administrators across the United States, will receive an honorary degree at SUNY Cortland.

New garden celebrates Indigenous crops and culture

May 8, 2024
The Three Sisters farming method is introduced to SUNY Cortland’s Model Garden.

Professors earn Distinguished rank among SUNY colleagues

April 30, 2024
Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo and Beth Klein were given the SUNY system’s highest academic promotion.