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1887 Founding and Inaugural Class
- When
- 1887–1888
- Where
- New York City
Teachers College was founded in 1887, becoming the first U.S. graduate school focused on teacher education. William Vanderbilt Jr. offered financial support to the IEA.
Founded in 1887, Teachers College was the first graduate school in the United States whose curriculum focused specifically on teacher education. In 1887, William Vanderbilt Jr. offered a substantial financial sum to the IEA. During 1887–1888, the college employed six instructors and enrolled 36 juniors in its inaugural class as well as 86 special students.
Sources
- Teachers College, Columbia University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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