School of Education
School of Education
Loyola named regional hub for university, community school partnership model
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By the numbers
#95
Nationally ranked according to the U.S. News & World Report, 2026
100+
CULTURALLY DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS
1,951
CPS STUDENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM SOE PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS
At Loyola's School of Education we endeavor to advance equity in education in service of social justice, engaged with Chicago, the nation, and the world.
Our students, faculty, and staff choose Loyola because of the relationships they will build within the School of Education.
OUR COMMUNITY
Alumni
Four Loyola Alumni Reflect on Careers in Education as They Retire as Superintendents
Four Loyola University Chicago alumni who have spent decades leading school districts across Illinois are retiring from their roles as superintendents. In these Q&As, Ed Condon, Michael Lubelfeld, Eric Twadell, and Cindy Whittaker reflect on their careers, leadership philosophies, and the impact they hope to leave behind.
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Alumni
Nita Sengupta and Sara Mazhary receive Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching
Loyola alumnae Nita Sengupta and Sara Mazhary, Chicago Public Schools educators, were named 2026 recipients of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The Golden Apple Foundation recognizes outstanding Illinois educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom.
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Prospective Students
One of the best ways to understand the uniquely immersive curriculum at Loyola's School of Education is to speak with our enrollment advisors.
Current Students
From the moment field-based courses began in your first semester, it hit that your time in Loyola's School of Education would be anything but traditional. Our faculty and staff continuously work to enrich your experience through events, speaker series, and expanded community collaborations.
Alumni
The School of Education has been a cornerstone of the Chicago landscape for 50+ years, with our alumni located in 100+ cities and numerous states across the country, so wherever you work, you'll cross paths with a Loyolan.
*2023 & 2024 undergraduate and graduate student data provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis