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Elementary Education Mission Statement

Penn State Abington's teacher education program views teaching and learning as a process of collaboration among teachers, students, parents, and communities.

By weaving in authentic, real world experiences throughout the program, our students develop into critically reflective, collaborative, inquisitive, and community-minded educators.

Through rigorous coursework that incorporates practical application of theory within urban and suburban schools in and around Philadelphia, graduates are prepared to solve problems and effect change in the field of education.

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Abington education Anne Frank elementary school

Abington professor supports teachers who instruct displaced Ukrainian children

Abington education faculty

Award-winning professor’s research focuses on social justice, teaching practices

Stephanie Hidalgo

Next step for Abington education graduate? Dual-language teacher in Philadelphia

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