The mission of Howard University’s School of Education is to:

• Prepare teachers, administrators, researchers, program evaluators, and human development professionals for leadership in urban and diverse educational settings;
• Significantly influence the national education agenda for African American children
• Conduct and disseminate research that supports the belief that all students can learn
• Provide a research-based blueprint for developing professionals who are capable of creating environments that evoke the abilities and talents of all students.