What We Do

The Tang Institute is a center for teaching and learning at Phillips Academy. We work closely with instructors at Andover to help them reimagine learning and translate insights from educational research into their classroom practices. This work directly supports our students, who benefit from energized teachers and new pedagogical approaches.

Launched in 2014, the Tang Institute was founded to catalyze innovative approaches to teaching and learning, with the goal of having lasting impact on campus and beyond. We remain grateful to Oscar Tang ​’56 for his significant foundational gift.

Our Work

Tang Fellowship

  • More than 80 faculty and over 70 Fellowship projects since the Institute’s inception
  • Projects reimagine learning and turn educational research into teaching practice
  • Redesigned model begins with an intensive five-week summer program where Fellows develop measurable, classroom-ready projects

Phillips Academy Leadership Development Program

  • Launched in 2021 by Head of School Raynard Kington to build leadership and management skills among faculty, staff, and administrators
  • Supports participants’ career growth over one academic year
  • In-person and virtual modules combine self-reflection, discussion, and action within a cohort of colleagues
  • Open to K‑12 educators from other independent schools since 2024

Resident Scholar in AI and Education

  • Created by Head of School Raynard Kington in response to AI’s emerging and expansive impact on teaching and learning
  • Dr. Nick Zufelt, computer science instructor, engages the community through workshops, seminars, and coaching
  • Partners with academic departments as they rethink assessment and curriculum design

Partnerships & External Engagement

  • Serves to steward Phillips Academy teaching and learning efforts globally
  • Explores opportunities for pedagogical collaboration and partnerships

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