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"My decision to become a teacher was like a constant knock at the door. I love sharing ideas and discoveries, and I love listening to what others discover. I am a constant learner."
Ryan Hanlon ’16, Middle School Education
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6 Ways Educators Can Prevent Bullying

Think about your classroom. Now picture your students. Chances are that one out of every five has been bullied. As an educator, what can you do about it?
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Saturday, Nov 17 9:00 am

Workshop Visit Day

Choose from a range of interactive workshops led by our faculty that give you a taste of what you could study here.
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Education
55,000+

Educators who completed their teacher preparation at Lesley University.

Ellie Brennan, learning specialist

Ellie Brennan ’16

Lesley’s Collaborative Internship Program helped Ellie gain the experiences she needed to become the educator she always aspired to be.
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Education
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Lesley education graduates are the top choice of Massachusetts K-12 employers.

Source: Radius Global Market Research, 2017
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Sydney Chaffee ’07

Sydney Chaffee, 2017 National Teacher of the Year, knows the importance of helping young people achieve.
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Dual Degrees

Get your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in one streamlined, affordable program. Complete both degrees in 5–6 years for a significant tuition discount.
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Home to Top-Ranking School Districts

Lesley University's Greater Boston location means more significant field experiences for future teachers.
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Levels of Educator Licensure

Learn which license you need to teach in a Massachusetts public school, depending on where you are in your teaching career.
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Andy Mellen studied Special Education: Severe Disabilities at Lesley University.

Andy Mellen ’17

As an adaptive learning center teacher, Andy goes above and beyond to ensure students with diverse learning needs can succeed in a general education setting.
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Cambridge, MA : Lesley's location puts you in the center of world-class institutions and cultural organizations, and a vibrant multicultural population.
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike
Harvard Square food trucks
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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus
Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge
Doble Campus Lesley University
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Doble Campus, Lesley University
Brattle Campus, Lesley University
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Brattle Campus, Lesley University
Brattle Campus, Lesley University
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Brattle Campus, Lesley University
view of Charles river in Harvard square
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Charles River, Cambridge
Harvard yard
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Harvard Yard, Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge
View of porter square entrance
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Porter Square, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Charles river
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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River
view of boston from the charles river
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Harvard Square, Cambridge
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square food trucks
Doble Campus Lesley University
Brattle Campus, Lesley University
Brattle Campus, Lesley University
view of Charles river in Harvard square
Harvard yard
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
View of porter square entrance
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Charles river

Cambridge, MA

Lesley's location puts you in the center of world-class institutions and cultural organizations, and a vibrant multicultural population.

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29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.868.9600