Dr. John B. King, Jr.
@JohnBKing
@SUNY Chancellor. Author #TeacherByTeacher, Former Education Secretary for @barackobama, teacher, principal, @EdTrust CEO, & @UofMaryland prof.
Today’s the day! I’m thrilled to finally share TEACHER BY TEACHER with all of you. You can get your copy now at the link below or at your favorite bookstore. I’m so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see many of you on the book tour! a.co/d/ePpbU7L…
Deep gratitude to Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, author of How Schools Work, and tireless advocate for equity, for these kind words about Teacher by Teacher. From leading the Chicago Public Schools to shaping national policy, Arne has remained steadfast in his…
Check out my new OpEd for @lohud & @USATODAY explaining how “@SUNY and New York state are showing that affordability and excellence go hand in hand.” lohud.com/story/opinion/…
I joined the Deans For Impact community to celebrate their 10th anniversary and the educators who are shaping the next generation of teachers. From deans to novice teachers to aspiring educators, the room was full of people committed to building more accessible, practice-based…
So many of us are here today because a teacher believed in us when we couldn’t yet believe in ourselves. I joined Chris Stewart and Sharif El-Mekki for an episode of Ed Post's Freedom Friday, to talk about the teachers who saved my life, why storytelling is a powerful tool for…
Free community college for high-demand fields! You read that right: FREE! We’re making it possible for adult learners to go back to school, earn their degrees, and step into good-paying careers - and 10,000 New Yorkers have already applied! Learn more: suny.edu/freecc
What a joy to be part of the Book Breaks series with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. I’m deeply moved by the response to Teacher by Teacher, especially from the educators and students who joined live. With 200 participants and more questions than we had time to…
From tuition assistance and specialized scholarships, to lounges and clubs, to credit for prior learning, it is important that every servicemember and veteran knows about the great programs at their disposal at every @SUNY campus. governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…
Very excited about @SUNY Reconnect!
Today I met students in Suffolk County who are heading back to school tuition-free this fall thanks to @SUNY Reconnect! 10,000 adult learners have already applied for our free community college program. Become one of them: SUNY.edu/freeCC
Grateful to have shared the stage with Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, President of Complete College America, for a powerful conversation at the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium. We spoke about the transformative impact of public education, the critical role of HBCUs, and the importance of…
Grateful to have joined Raquel Martinez and the inspiring community of school leaders of color at UNITED 2025 for a powerful conversation about leadership, equity, and the path ahead. Thank you to @NASSP for creating space to celebrate the impact of school leaders who are…
Talk about an immersive experience! It was wonderful to join students from @sunyesf’s Timbuctoo Institute for an oyster gathering activity on the final day of their program alongside @BPHACaucus Chair @SolagesNY. The Timbuctoo Institute leaves a clear impact on these students.…
This Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, I’m honored to join the Book Breaks series hosted by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to talk about Teacher by Teacher—and the educators who helped shape my life. We’ll explore the power of public education, the legacy of great teachers,…
Public higher education is one of the greatest pathways to economic mobility that we have. As SUNY remains steadfast in our mission to expand access and opportunity, I was grateful to join @nycfuture's Economic Mobility Summit yesterday to spotlight our continued commitment to…
It means a great deal to receive this generous reflection from former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, someone whose own career is a testament to public service and the fight for justice. Throughout her tenure, Attorney General Lynch championed civil rights protections,…
Excited to join Reshma Saujani on July 18 for the launch of @DadsForAll , a new series exploring how caregiving, public service, and policy intersect. We’ll be talking about what it means to show up for our kids, communities, and how we can create systems that better support…
It is not surprising that New York is rising as a preeminent leader in the semiconductor space as a result of the relentless work of @SenSchumer, @GovKathyHochul, & our elected leaders including @RepPaulTonko. Their work allows @SUNY to do what we do best in educating the…
New York is semiconductor country! I was proud to join @SenSchumer & leaders across the state today to cut the ribbon on the first-in-the-nation EUV Accelerator at @NY__CREATES. SUNY's continued collaboration with state, federal, and industry partners will bolster economic growth…
“We made a mistake in admitting you.” That was the voice in my head during my first year at Harvard, echoes of imposter syndrome that stemmed from getting expelled from high school and questioning whether I belonged. I ended up at the campus volunteer fair, where students were…
James Forman Jr. has spent his career shining a light on injustice, whether in the courtroom, the classroom, or through his writing. His Pulitzer Prize–winning book Locking Up Our Own is essential reading for anyone trying to understand how race, policy, and education intersect…
Looking forward to joining @NASSP President Raquel Martinez for a fireside chat at UNITED 2025 during the School Leaders of Color event. In this moment, when principals are called to lead through crisis, cultivate belonging, and center equity, our conversation will focus on the…
