The College of Education is a vibrant, dynamic community where impactful research, innovative programs and collaborative partnerships drive equitable and transformative change in schools and communities across the state, nation and world.
Our commitment to the public good is unwavering. We engage in research that spans education, counseling, human development and quantitative methodology, and leads to creative solutions to the grand challenges of our times. Through our research-to-practice partnerships, we bridge the gap between academic research and classroom practices. We play a pivotal role in shaping education-focused policy and legislation, such as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
At the heart of our work is a dedication to preparing the next generation of equity- and culturally minded educators, counselors, psychologists, researchers, administrators and policymakers and leaders. To do this, we partner with school leaders, elected officials and other members of the education community to provide our students with experiential and community-based learning opportunities that equip them with the knowledge and skills to meet the evolving needs of modern classrooms and communities.
We foster a community that celebrates diversity and emphasizes the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff. In doing so, we strive to ensure that everyone can thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment.
As part of a larger university ecosystem reimagining teaching and learning both inside and outside of the classroom, the College of Education stands as a beacon of excellence moving fearlessly forward to transform education for good.
Our Mission
The University of Maryland College of Education is an action-oriented and equity-minded community transforming the fields of education, counseling, human development and quantitative methodology through impactful research, innovative teaching and mutually beneficial partnerships with schools and communities. We cocreate knowledge and advance the public good as we prepare educators, counselors, administrators, researchers and policymakers for leadership in schools and society.
Our Vision
The University of Maryland College of Education will be celebrated and widely recognized by local, regional and global communities for our research, teaching and partnerships. Our impact and expertise will lead to collaborations that influence policies, inform practice and advance broader social, civic and democratic goals for a healthy and equitable society for all. We will fulfill our vision with a firm commitment to intentionally build and foster a fearless EdTerps community grounded in care, belonging and equity.
Our Values
Innovation for transformation. We engage in bold, rigorous work to improve how we understand challenges, ask questions, reimagine solutions and take action.
Justice and equity. We honor the dignity and humanity of every person and act to address systemic injustice and promote our collective well-being.
Collaboration with care. We cultivate and sustain relationships grounded in trust, reciprocity and respect.
Our Strategic Commitments
We reimagine learning and education
We reimagine learning and education by integrating experiential opportunities with innovative teaching methods to create inclusive and dynamic learning environments that prepare culturally and equity-minded professionals to lead in schools and communities.
We take on humanity’s grand challenges
Committed to making a transformative impact on society, we create programs, research, scholarship and creative activities that equip our students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills to tackle humanity’s grand challenges.
We invest in people and communities
Our community is the foundation of our excellence. We support the work of our students, faculty and staff and foster a culture that encourages their growth and development, while also celebrating diversity and promoting holistic well-being so that everyone can thrive.
We partner to advance the public good
Building on long-standing partnerships and cultivating new ones, we advance opportunities for learning and cutting-edge research that drive innovative solutions for a more equitable, peaceful and sustainable world.
