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School of Education

The mission of teacher education at SUNY Cortland is to build upon the foundation of liberal learning in the development of teachers who have exceptional pedagogical knowledge and skills.

Graduates of SUNY Cortland's teacher education program will be prepared to think critically, utilize technology, communicate effectively, understand and value diversity, contribute to their communities, and make a difference in the lives of their students.

SUNY Cortland is home to the largest comprehensive teacher education program in New York and the 10th largest among public institutions in the U.S. Now in its 134th year, Cortland educates more teachers than any other New York college or university by integrating a strong foundation of liberal arts and sciences with theory and application in teaching.

With engaged students, dedicated faculty, superior facilities and innovative programs such as the Cortland's Urban Recruitment of Educators, SUNY Cortland continues to be one of the nation's premier educational institutions.

News

Students recognized for Spring 2025 academic success

Students recognized for Spring 2025 academic success

SUNY Cortland recently published Dean’s and President’s lists for the Spring 2025 semester.


Student-athletes honored for academic excellence

Student-athletes honored for academic excellence

Red Dragons earned three recent Academic All-America honors and three SUNY Spring Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards.


Red Dragons team up for kindergarten bike program

Red Dragons team up for kindergarten bike program

A Marathon physical education teacher joined forces with retired SUNY Cortland educator Shirley Cahill ’66.