Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful winter break and are feeling refreshed and ready to jump back into your studies. Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening in the Ed Studies department this spring.
The Yale Disability Studies Community Working Group is a cross-campus community of faculty, staff, undergraduates, and graduate students whose work engages disability studies. DSCWG was started with the aim to bring together the vibrant work happening across campus around disability studies, and to build intellectual and social community together. All are welcome.
Although the first meeting has passed, the Working Group will meet three more times this semester, each from 4-5:30 on Thursday, February 19th; Thursday, April 2nd; and Thursday, April 30th. The meetings will be hybrid, occurring both on Zoom and in-person in the SAS Conference Room, located at the Yale Office of Student Accessibility (35 Broadway, Room 222). Join the zoom here.
The NHA Student Success Tutoring Program is seeking math and literacy volunteers to support their virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions. The program focuses on data-driven tutoring to boost reading and math proficiency and bridge the achievement gap for housing students in Grades K-5 who do not have access to individualized support otherwise.
If you are interested in participating or have further questions, contact mcraft@norwalkha.org to learn more.
The AI Sovereignty Symposium is seeking a part-time undergraduate student, ideally with an interest in educational equity, social policy, and community organizing to help organize their Spring ‘26 symposium. The AI sovereignty symposium explores how artificial intelligence can be reimagined to serve the values of diverse global communities. The symposium will serve as a bridge between Yale’s AI researchers and New Haven’s immigrant and refugee communities to create new participatory learning environments where non-experts can shape the future of technology. This opportunity is funded through Dwight Hall.
Apply here. Questions can be directed to topher.allen@yale.edu.
The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants’s Youth Team is launching a new afterschool program for refugee and immigrant youth in the New Haven area. They are looking for volunteers to provide English language tutoring, homework help, and college readiness for middle and high school students. They are also seeking volunteer drivers to transport students to and from the program. The program meets weekly from 3:30 to 6 at Yale’s MENA Cultural Community (305 Crown Street). Contact michelle.lee.mel99@yale.edu with any questions. Learn more and apply here.
The Yale Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS) is funding undergraduate student research under its Democratic Innovations program. This can include research funding for senior theses, term papers, summer research, or other independent student research activities. Under this program, students who have research proposals about innovative democratic governance can submit proposals to receive up to $2,000 in research funding. Application instructions and additional information can be found here. Please email any questions to Professor Josh Kalla, the Democratic Innovations Faculty Coordinator, at josh.kalla@yale.edu. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling monthly basis subject to available funding. To be considered, proposals must be submitted by the 10th of each month.
The National Coalition on School Diversity is a cross-sector network of 50+ national civil rights organizations, research centers, and state/local coalitions working to expand support for school integration. They are seeking summer Education Policy Interns to assist with multi-level legal and policy analysis on the federal, state, and local level. They will additionally provide research and writing support for NCSD’s legislative and regulatory advocacy, track and synthesize social science research, help with NCSD’s outreach and organizing efforts, and contribute to event planning and other programming. The internship is remote with the option to visit their office in Washington D.C. Review the full posting and application instructions here. Reach out to Director Gina Chirichigno, gchirichigno@prrac.org with any questions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Franklin Academy is a specialized residential school for neurodivergent students, and we are now hiring Summer Interns for our Summer at Franklin program in East Haddam, Connecticut. This is a full immersion residential internship where students gain hands on experience supporting daily programming, student life, community building, and off campus experiences. The rogram dates are June 24 through July 27, 2026. Read the full job description here. To apply, send a resume and three references to dclairborne@fa-ct.org. Priority deadline of March 1.
NIRMAN is an education and arts organization based in Varanasi, India. They design immersive, academically grounded study abroad experiences for students who want to deepen their understanding of South Asia through lived, meaningful engagement. This program offers interdisciplinary academic courses alongside short-term and semester-length study options, with full support for admissions, travel, housing, and on-site mentorship. Students engage deeply with local communities through guided cultural immersion and community-based learning experiences. Program options include Art, Language Studies, Anthropology, Religion, History, Education, and Gender Studies. They also offer an internship program to support NIRMAN activities.
Reach out to Manager Neha at nehashah.nirman25@gmail.com with any questions. Learn more about NIRMAN Study Abroad here and the internship program here.
The Rice Urban Fellowship Fund supports Yale undergraduate students pursuing in-person internships and practicums of eight or more weeks duration providing hands-on experience in the area of urban studies related to meeting the challenges faced by urban environments, whose placements will be in government or non-profit settings. Topics can include: infrastructure, transportation, education, public space, public health, and more. View all qualifying topics on their description page here.
Applicants can be doing work that engages major urban challenges such as planning needed infrastructure, creating equitable policy for school systems, drafting tax policies, etc. Applications for this fellowship will be accepted via the Office of Fellowships Summer Internship Common Application.
If you have any questions regarding this fellowship, please reach out to Jill Carrera at jill.carrera@yale.edu. Applications are due March 2, 2025.
Breakthrough Collaborative is a national organization that works with students from underserved communities through summer and out-of-school-time programs. The organization is recruiting undergraduates from all majors for its summer teaching residency, a nine-week program that includes more than 100 hours of training and ongoing coaching from professional educators.
Participants receive a living stipend and gain experience in classroom instruction, presentation, and collaboration. Responsibilities include teaching academic and enrichment classes at one of Breakthrough’s 25 affiliate sites and working with students and staff in a structured educational setting. Learn more here and apply here. The early application deadline is January 15, 2026, and the regular decision deadline is February 26, 2026
Education Resource Strategies (ERS) is currently accepting applications for the Analyst Consultant position, a full-time position based in the Boston, MA area with a start date in Fall 2026. ERS is a national non-profit consulting organization that directly partners with state and district leaders to enhance outcomes for students in public K-12 education. They seek to empower school system leaders to make transformative shifts in resources (time, people, money), structures, and practices, with a goal of ensuring long-term financial sustainability, enhancing teacher retention, and directing resources to students with the highest needs.
To learn more about open positions, visit the website here or reach out to education studies alum Alan Gao (YC’24) at agao@erstrategies.org. Apply here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Elm City Montessori School is currently accepting applications for a full-time classroom assistant and a part-time substitute teacher. The Elm City Montessori School is New Haven’s first Montessori school. It is public, and serves racially and economically diverse New Haven public elementary schoolers in PreK-3 through 8th grade. Learn more and apply here. Reach out to david.weinreb@elmcitymontessori.org with any questions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
LEAP is based in New Haven and works with low-income local children, teenagers, and youth adults to provide them with free academic and employment supports, social enrichment, and leadership development. Learn more and apply to each of these opportunities here. All applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Major Gifts + Foundation Relations Manager
This role is geared for those interested in building authentic relationships that inspire major philanthropy, managing 70-100 donors and institutional funders. The opportunity is hybrid, and requires a minimum of 5 years of major gift experience.
Communications Coordinator
The role is geared toward those interested in storytelling through words, visuals, and social media, acting as LEAP’s key social media representative across all platforms. They are seeking a candidate with strong aesthetic instincts and thrive on creating engaging content. The opportunity is hybrid and suited for those with a range of experiences.
Grant Writer Position
LEAP is seeking a creative, highly organized, detail-oriented graduate for their Grant Writer position. The position supports their $7.3M annual operating budget by managing the full grant lifecycle. This position is full time with a hybrid schedule. Learn more about the position responsibilities, qualifications, and salary here.
Hofstra International Programs is seeking a full-time Instructional & Curriculum Specialist for the 2025-2026 academic year, to holistically support the academic success and integration of international students in the Pathway Program and Academic English Program. The Instructional & Curriculum Specialist is responsible for curriculum writing, facilitating non-credit courses, hosting workshops, advising students, participating in extracurricular events, and assuming responsibilities in materials development/coordination or other needed specialized areas. This position includes a balanced 50/50 split between administrative responsibilities and direct student-facing instructional duties. A strong background in TESOL is essential for this role, including current knowledge of best practices in English language instruction and learning. Learn more and apply here. Reach out to Kristen.A.Coelho@hofstra.edu with any questions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Achievement First is a charter school network focusing on closing achievement gaps and is currently accepting applications for teaching positions in its elementary schools. The organization seeks educators who are committed to delivering high-quality instruction and fostering supportive, inclusive learning environments. Applicants should have experience working with K–12 students (two years preferred), hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (master’s preferred), and possess or be in the process of obtaining Connecticut certification. Salary ranges from $50,600–$86,989, based on experience and education. Learn more and apply here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Yale-China Association invites graduating seniors to apply for the Yale-China Fellowship, a two-year program for Yale graduates to teach English language or writing in mainland China or Hong Kong. Fellows live and work in teams of four, gain professional experience, study Mandarin or Cantonese, and engage in meaningful cultural exchange. Learn more and apply at yalechina.org/ycf or email education@yalechina.org. The early deadline has passed. The program has a final deadline of February 26, 2026.
All information sessions have passed.
The Teacher’s College is encouraging those interested in applied linguistics and language teaching careers to apply to the Applied Linguistic and TESOL Program. Learn more about their program and information sessions using the flyer below. See the program website and apply here. The priority deadline is January 15, 2026, with the final deadline on April 1, 2026.
This Math Book Club is a low low-commitment, social book club on math books written for the average reader. They plan to read titles like Steven Strogatz’s The Joy of x, Paul Lockhart’s Measurement, and Eli Maor’s e: The Story of a Number, and use them to spark friendly discussions about both the math conceptions and how they are presented. The club is open to all and will meet every 2 months, with the first date being set by poll once enough interest has been expressed. To join or to ask any questions, please reach out to samuel.brudner@yale.edu.
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