Bank Street Library

Huge congratulations to Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability, written by Danna Zeiger and illustrated by Josée Bisaillon, for winning a 2026 Cook Prize Silver Medal! 🥈📚🧠 Dr. Z. at Home Millbrook Press Lerner Publishing Group Bank Street College of Education

Congratulations to Tae Keller and Rachel Wada! 🌟 “We Carry the Sun” is a 2026 Cook Prize Silver Medalist! 🥈✨ We are so thrilled to celebrate this incredible book and its contribution to science and storytelling for children. Bravo, creators! 🙌☀️
Bank Street College of Education

May 4th, 1916, the first meeting of the Working Council was held at Lucy Sprague Mitchell’s house, marking the beginning of what would become Bank Street. 📚✨ As the primary administrative body of the Bureau of Educational Experiments (our predecessor), the Working Council marked the beginning of our story, shaping the way we’d blend educational research and hands-on learning.

During this meeting the name The Bureau of Educational Experiments was officially chosen over the Bureau of School Information, defining the institution’s mission to explore new educational methods and approaches. Evelyn Dewey, daughter of John Dewey, was among those present. Visit the Bank Street Archives to explore more of our history!🌱

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