Dr. Catherine Snow

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Snow is the John H. Elisabeth Hobbs Research Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in early education and literacy development. She focuses on the connection between oral language skills and literacy outcomes in children. Her current research initiatives include studying Boston Public School early childhood classrooms and participating in the Strategic Education Research Partnership, where she develops curricular tools for teachers to implement innovative classroom practices. A notable program, Word Generation, aims to improve middle-school literacy outcomes, especially for students from language-minority homes. Throughout her career, Snow has earned numerous prestigious accolades, including the Morningstar Teaching Award and an honorary degree from the University of Nijmegen. She is actively involved in significant educational projects, such as the CEREC curriculum, designed to enhance the educational preparation of future early childhood educators in rural China, funded through innovative partnerships aiming to align preservice training with effective classroom practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

1971-01-01 — Present

Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of early education and literacy development.

Awards

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Morningstar Teaching Award

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Honorary Degree

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Carnegie Corporation Grant

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Charles Ferguson Fellow

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Spencer Senior Scholar Award

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).