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Project WINGS Earns Major U.S. Department of Education Continuation Grant
The School of Education at St. John’s University has secured a $385,928 incontinuation award from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Grant...

Faculty Research Highlights Humanizing Online Learning to Promote Equity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QUEENS, NY, August 25, 2026 — A new study by Dr. Ekaterina Midgette and Dr. Olivia G. Stewart, recently published in Teaching and Teacher Education, offers important insights...

Empowering Educators Through Community: Meet St. John’s Alumnus and CollabED Founder Mike Williams
For many educators, teaching is more than a profession. It is a calling rooted in service, growth, and the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive. Few individuals embody this...

Parker Songco ’26CCPS Finds Opportunity and Adventure Around the World
For Parker Songco ’26CCPS, a lifelong connection to St. John’s University was just the beginning. His time at the University would take him from the pages of The Torch to internships covering New York...

Long Island Educators: Path to an Advanced Degree Just Got Easier
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Aliya E. Holmes, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Innovation and Partnership [email protected] ( QUEENS, NY, August 17, 2026), The School of Education at St. John's...

From St John’s to Seaford: A Leader Shaping Humanities Excellence
The Seaford School District on Long Island announced the appointment of Robert Drysielski '99SVC, ‘15Ed.D. as Executive Director for Humanities, effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Dr. Drysielski...
Students Complete Residency and Internship Program for St. John’s Educators
Students, faculty, cooperating teachers, family members, and friends honored 10 graduating seniors in The School of Education at St. John’s University. These ten seniors completed the Residency and...
Advancing Educational Innovation: St. John’s University Hosts ELEVATE EDU Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Aliya E. Holmes, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Innovation and Partnership [email protected] ( QUEENS, NY, July 8, 2026) — The School of Education at St. John’s University...

Starting Strong: Ozan Isik’s First Year Success
For first-year Legal Studies major Ozan Isik, choosing St. John’s University marked the start of a fresh chapter in his life. Eager to immerse himself in college life, he arrived on the Queens, NY...

A New Chapter: Celebrating the School of Education’s Class of 2026
Graduation marks the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and academic rigor—made possible through the unwavering support of family, friends, faculty, and mentors. For students and alumni...