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High Tech High Graduate School of Education
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
High Tech High Graduate School of Education

Credential &
Degree Programs

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The GSE offers two unique degree-granting programs for aspiring teachers and for experienced educators.

The High Tech High Graduate School of Education (GSE) prepares teachers, educational leaders, and school founders committed to transforming schools with a focus on justice, deeper learning, and innovation. Embedded within 16 High Tech High K-12 schools, the GSE provides a dynamic environment for hands-on learning, seamlessly blending theory with practice.

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degree programs

Explore our Credential + Master’s Programs

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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

The EdL program is designed for experienced educators who want to become leaders equipped to champion justice and promote deeper learning across the education ecosystem.

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San Diego
Teacher Residency

San Diego
Teacher Residency

The San Diego Teacher Residency is designed for aspiring teachers and offers a personalized approach to educator preparation, focusing on justice-centered education.

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information sessions

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Sep 2025

San Diego Teacher Residency (SDTR) Information Session – Sep 2025

Earn your Teaching Credential + M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning
  • Degree Programs, Info Session, San Diego Teacher Residency
Two young women in graduation caps decorated with flowers and gowns smile happily at the camera, celebrating their achievement at the San Diego Teacher Residency. Join our Sep 2025 Information Session to learn how you can be next!.

Sep 2025

San Diego Teacher Residency (SDTR) Information Session – Sep 2025

Earn your Teaching Credential + M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning
  • Degree Programs, Info Session, San Diego Teacher Residency
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resources

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Curated content from our alumni.

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S01E21: How Carol Cabrera Stages Student Plays on Zoom

Carol Cabrera, Brent Spirnak, Alec Patton
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Rachel Angeles “Making Sense of This”

Rachel Angeles, Brent Spirnak
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“How to Teach Us” and how students found real data

Brooke Tobia, Guy MacLaury, Brent Spirnak
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First Grade: Work in Play

Jamelle Jones, Brent Spirnak
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Correlation: Mathematics Instruction & Social Issues

Bryan Meyer
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John Santos: “Rigor” shouldn’t mean “some kids fail”

John C. Santos, Brent Spirnak, Alec Patton

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Teacher Designed vs Student Designed Projects

Lillian Hsu, Brent Spirnak

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Collaboration in PBL

Lillian Hsu, Brent Spirnak
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What Matters Most to Latitude during Lockdown

Lillian Hsu, Alec Patton
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Throwing a Shoe Every Day

Lillian Hsu
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What Might Great Academics Look Like

Lillian Hsu, Brent Spirnak
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A Better Education

Lillian Hsu
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