The mission of the Harvard Graduate School of Education is to prepare education leaders and innovators who will change the world by expanding opportunities and outcomes for learners everywhere. We’re an institution committed to making the broadest impact possible, putting powerful ideas and evidence-based research into practice.

Our Online Master's in Education is a part-time, two-year, online program in education leadership. It is designed for experienced professionals who want to advance in their careers and deepen their impact. The online program in education leadership offers a choice of two pathways, preK–12 or higher education, that complement your career and chosen area of impact.

Doctoral study at Harvard means full immersion in one of the world's most dynamic and influential intellectual communities. At the Harvard Graduate School of Education, two distinct doctoral programs leverage the extraordinary interdisciplinary strengths of the entire University. The Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) prepares experienced educators …

Through a rich suite of courses and co-curricular experiences, a degree from HGSE prepares you to make a difference in education today — at all levels and across all roles. Explore our master's and doctoral degrees.

The residential Master’s in Education (Ed.M.) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education prepares educators and aspiring educators — like you — with the knowledge and skills to change the world through education.

About HGSE For more than 100 years, the Harvard Graduate School of Education has prepared talented, passionate individuals to become transformative leaders in education. Founded in 1920, HGSE is an exceptional and collaborative community of faculty, students, staff, and alumni dedicated to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of ...

The Harvard Graduate School of Education strives to prepare leaders in education and to generate knowledge to improve student opportunity, achievement, and success. Civic leadership and learning are important components in achieving this. Those who engage responsibly in exercising their rights and freedoms will not have their chances of admission compromised, nor will admissions offers be ...

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2 days ago · The Harvard Graduate School of Education embarked on a semester-long initiative to build community and support dialogue across differences by bringing the Can We Talk? discourse series to Askwith Hall on Friday. The series, created by actor Penn Badgley and Nura Mowzoon, is designed to foster meaningful conversations and explore how interpersonal dialogue can create change. Inviting audience ...

Through our four Foundations courses — How People Learn; Leading Change; Evidence; and Equity and Opportunity — you will gain core skills central to the profession of education. With innovative instructional approaches and tools, these foundational courses will foster discussion and analysis of complex education issues and enable you to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. You will ...