Alder Graduate School of Education is dedicated to quality public education and believes it is the foundation of a healthy democracy. As an independent graduate school, Alder offers an immersive theory + practice residency program in partnership with accredited higher education institutions and K–12 school partners. The school aims to recruit, educate, and empower effective educators who become agents of positive social change.

Alder's unique model focuses on expanding and diversifying the teaching population by recruiting from the local community. Through a year-long residency program under the guidance of expert mentor educators, students gain invaluable hands-on experience that prepares them to be exceptional teachers. Additionally, Alder provides a rigorous curriculum of theory + research-based coursework, ensuring that teachers are well-equipped to adapt to changing educational trends.

The school's core values of hope, compassion, courage, knowledge, collaboration, and excellence guide its commitment to creating opportunity and cultivating success for every student. As Alder graduates enter the classroom, they have the power to change lives and contribute to a more just world