Dr. Ira Lit

Professor

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Biography

Ira Lit is a Professor (Teaching) and Faculty Director of the Stanford Teacher Education Program at Stanford Graduate School of Education. He has extensive experience in teacher education, focusing on areas such as elementary education, educational equity, and the design of purposeful educational experiences for students in marginalized school contexts. His career includes significant administrative roles, including tenures as the Director of the Stanford Elementary Teacher Education Program and as an Associate Professor at Stanford. Dr. Lit’s teaching and research efforts target the dynamics of diversity and identity within educational settings and the various challenges related to family issues, special education, and instructional practices for teachers. He holds multiple degrees from Stanford University and College of Notre Dame, establishing a strong academic foundation in curriculum studies and teacher education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Teaching)

— Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, California

Teaching and overseeing the Stanford Teacher Education Program.

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, California

Engaged in research and curriculum development in education.

Executive Director

— Present

Teachers New Era, Bank Street College of Education •

Led initiatives to improve teacher education models.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

— Present

Taught in elementary education settings.

Courses

EDUC 240 (Aut) EDUC 246H (Spr) SINY 9 (Aut) EDUC 246D (Spr) EDUC 480 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 180 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 490 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 190 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 140 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 185 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 470 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 380 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 246E (Sum) EDUC 246F (Aut) EDUC 246A (Sum)

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.