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The School of Education (SOE) at the Johns Hopkins University has a long history of providing innovative academic programs and applied research that have measurably improved the quality of PK-12 education, especially in the most challenged urban schools. This blend of quality and responsiveness has led to strong partnerships with school systems, other Johns Hopkins schools, national professional organizations, and governmental agencies.
Specifically, SOE addresses the most pressing needs of PK-12 schools: recruiting, preparing and retaining a new generation of highly qualified teachers; building school leadership capacity in an era of heightened accountability; helping children with special needs to reach their full potential; development research-based curricula focused on school improvement and enhanced student achievement; and addressing social and emotional needs of children, youth, and families. In support of these priorities, the school houses two distinctive research and development centers: the Center for Research and Reform in Education, and the Center for Technology in Education.
SOE awards more than 500 master's degrees in education annually, the largest number by any institution in Maryland. The School enrolls more than 2,000 students annually and employs approximately 60 full-time faculty and 30 research and professional staff. Classes are offered at the Homewood, Columbia and Montgomery County JHU campuses.
SOE is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). All programs leading to licensure are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. In 2009, the school was ranked number seven in the annual listing of the U.S. News and World Report 's Best Graduate Schools of Education.
