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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?

Learn more about preventing bullying.

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Educators who completed their teacher preparation at Lesley University.

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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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.

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.

Learn more about these programs.

Home to Top-Ranking School Districts

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

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.

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.

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

People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.

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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.

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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

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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus

Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge

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Doble Campus, Lesley University

Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.

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South Campus, Lesley University

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South Campus, Lesley University

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Charles River, Cambridge

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Harvard Yard, Cambridge

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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge

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Porter Square, Cambridge

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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge

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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge

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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River

Gallery: 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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6 Ways Educators Can Prevent Bullying

Educators who completed their teacher preparation at Lesley University.

Ellie Brennan ’16

Lesley education graduates are the top choice of Massachusetts K-12 employers.

Sydney Chaffee ’07

Dual Degrees

Home to Top-Ranking School Districts

Levels of Educator Licensure

Andy Mellen ’17

Gallery: Cambridge, MA