2022

2022 (126 Articles)

• January (11 Articles)

  • In the National Review, A Deeper Look at Lisa Miller’s Case for Spirituality

    In her latest book, The Awakened Brain, Miller examines the empirical support for spirituality as a healing tool

  • Baby’s First Years: Early Findings Support Link Between Increased Income and Infant Brain Development

  • “Leading for Educational Equity in New York” - Registration Open

  • Top Ten: Edutopia Puts Analysis of Children’s Literature by Alex Eble and Co-Authors on List of ‘Most Significant Studies of 2021’

  • Project Illustrates the Power of Interventions in Improving Learning Among Gambian Children

  • For ESPN and The Atlantic, TC’s Xiaodong Lin-Siegler Makes a Case for Failure as the Key to Success

  • A Legacy in Community Building

    Upon retirement, Nancy Streim looks back at a career of fostering TC’s local ties

  • How the U.S. Can ‘Navigate Back to a Functioning Democracy’

    In Time, TC’s Peter Coleman offers five steps forward, one year after the storming of the U.S. Capitol

  • National Science Foundation Grant Funds Improving STEM Collaborations Online

    The project, championed by TC’s Nathan Holbert, offers an updated approach to helping 6th through 12th grade students collaborate virtually on science, technology, engineering and math projects

  • Alumna Imbolo Mbue Pens a New York Times Top Ten Book

    Authoring one of the best books of 2021, critic-favorite Imbolo Mbue (M.A. ’07) secures another literary win

  • Cahn Fellows Programs to Become Independent from TC

• February (9 Articles)

  • Empowering Students In and Out of the Classroom

    Abby M. O’Neill Fellow William Cheung weaves a tapestry of past and present

  • Youth at the Center: Connecting the Dots of Climate Change Through Activism and Storytelling

  • Report from TC’s Sarah Cohodes Ties Charter School Attendance to Increased Voting

  • Opinion: Bailey and Jenkins Make the Case for Expanding CUNY Dual Enrollment Program

  • In Memoriam: P. Michael Timpane, 1934-2022

  • Teachers College Announces Extension of Thomas Bailey’s Presidency

  • Myah Moore Irick: Giving Voice and Agency to Underrepresented Financial Investors

    Inclusivity and social responsibility stand at the forefront of the eponymous Merrill wealth management team headed by Myah Moore Irick (M.A. '06)

  • ‘We Can Do It’: Peter Coleman Shares Thoughts on Bridging Political Divide on PBS NewsHour

  • Emancipatory Leadership: A Future for Educational Equity

    In a discussion hosted by TC’s Black Education Research Collective, Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. and Chancellor David C. Banks discuss school policy for the future

• March (12 Articles)

  • TC’s Michelle Knight-Manuel Named Dean at the University of Denver Education School

    A leading education scholar with a track-record of advancing diversity and justice, Knight-Manuel takes the TC playbook out west to DU’s Morgridge College of Education

  • Announcing the inaugural Lambert Endowed Professor of Health Behavior and Education

    Friday, March 25, 2022

  • Community Rallies Around Service for TC Impact Day

    On April 6, TC alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends unite in a day-of-action

  • Allegrante Selected for the Inaugural Charles Irwin Lambert Endowed Professorship

    Teachers College has named John Allegrante, Professor of Health Education, the Charles Irwin Lambert Professor of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology.

  • Mourning Brent Renaud: TC Alumnus and Journalist Killed in Russia-Ukraine War

  • In Times of Crisis, Students Turn to Social Studies Teachers

    In Chalkbeat, TC alumna Sari Beth Rosenberg takes us inside her classroom conversations with students about the Russia-Ukraine War

  • In Memoriam: Nursing Education’s Elaine Rigolosi

  • A Call to Action: Affinity Alumni Groups Further the TC Embrace of Diversity and Inclusion

  • An Early Start: Family Put Geordany Arias on Path to Teacher Opportunity Corps and Career in the Classroom

  • How to Talk to Kids About the Russia-Ukraine War

    A conversation with Prerna Arora, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, and Cindy Huang, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

  • Erica Walker: ‘Deeply Honored’ 2022 AERA Fellow Recognized for Excellence in Education Research

  • Luring Covid-Cautious Parents Back to School

    For some parents, a return to in-person learning requires soul-searching — and some district persuasion. Sonya Douglass Horsford weighs in

• April (10 Articles)

  • Making Sense of Financial Literacy

    As we mark Financial Literacy month, we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Cowin Financial Literacy program, made possible by trustee, alumna and financial literacy advocate, Joyce B. Cowin

  • TC Provost Stephanie J. Rowley to Become Dean of University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development

  • Convocation 2022: Anthony Fauci, Torian Easterling, Rosemarie Truglio and Kathryn Garcia to be Honored

    This year's ceremonies mark the College's return to in-person festivities for the first time since 2019

  • The Spirituality Mind Body Institute’s ‘Awakened Campus Summit’ Details Benefits of Spirituality in Healing Mental Health Crisis Among College Students

    Lisa Miller, clinical psychologist and founder of SMBI, hosted the event, which included U.S.military leaders as keynote speakers on the benefits of spirituality in a call to action

  • Distinguished Math Professor and Gordon Institute Director Erica Walker Headed to the University of Toronto

  • Pedagogies of Possibility: Price-Dennis Study Looks to the Pandemic for a Road Map to the Future

  • American Educational Research Association Honors TC’s Sonya Douglass, Students Katherine Parham and Daniel Sparks

  • Podfest 2022 Converges Practice and Purpose

    In events hosted by TC’s Media and Social Change Lab during the week of April 11, the community is invited to learn about one of the most critical mediums of the 21st century

  • Making an Impact: Meet Our Spotlight Honorees

    For a steadfast and visionary commitment to the public good that defines Teachers College itself, student Kayla Parr and alumnus Stephan Spilkowitz have been selected for the recognition in honor of TC Impact Day

  • Secretary of Agriculture Announces Nutrition Security Plan at TC

    Hosted by TC’s Tisch Food Center, Sec. Tom Vilsack discusses the future of food access and equity with TC’s Pam Koch

• May (15 Articles)

  • Centering Change and Resiliency, 2022 Graduates Take on the World

    In celebration and hope for the future, the Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 reflected graduates’ determination to help build equity and justice in the next stages of life

  • Gun Violence a ‘Solvable Problem,’ But Not a Quick Fix

    In an interview with New York 1, TC gun violence expert Sonali Rajan discusses the research behind policy proposals

  • Building Generational Dreams in Education

    Graduate Sammy El Rayes pursues a career in school counseling while building upon a family legacy in fostering learning

  • Gun Violence Can Be Prevented with Research-Backed Policies

    Following the murder of 19 children and two adults in the Uvalde school shooting, TC’s Sonali Rajan and Louis Klarevas join colleague Charles Branas in a call for reforms with proven results

  • From Stage to School, English Language Teacher Audrey Yatdon Takes on His Most Challenging Role Yet

    The actor turned educator is teaching English as a New Language in New York City high schools, as part of a new dream that applies old skills

  • Aligning Entrepreneurship with Education

    In her pursuit of a doctorate, Kisha Howell (Ed.D. ’22, Curriculum and Teaching) forges new roads to innovative learning and inclusion

  • In Triumph, 2020 and 2021 Grads Reunite and Celebrate

    Fulfilling a promise made to graduates, Teachers College gathered the community for a once-in-a-lifetime Convocation to recognize our graduates in-person for their exceptional scholarship

  • Koch and Noumair Honored with 2022 TC Teaching Award

    As part of Faculty Appreciation Week earlier this month, two faculty members received special recognition

  • Victorious in Graduation and a Cancer Treatment

    In triumph, 2022 grad Irene Dimatulac (M.A. ’22) shares her story of perseverance and compassion

  • Deaf Herself, Eileen Davis-Roesler Advocates for Her Community Through Education

    Building a career in deaf education advocacy, Davis-Roesler (M.A. ’22) transforms personal challenges into triumph and community

  • Grad Pia Maiti Crisscrossed the World to Get to Where She Wanted to Be - TC

    In pursuing her passion for international education, Maiti (M.A. ’22) embraced the journey as much as the destination

  • An Aspiring Hometown Hero for Newark Schools

    Sociology & Education graduate Elijah Gardner (M.Ed. ’22) looks to fulfill a historic family promise to improving public education in Newark, New Jersey

  • Celebrating TC Faculty

  • Building Better Leaders with Data

    In her interdisciplinary scholarship at TC, Huijie (Jasmine) Shi (M.A. ’22, Social-Organizational Psychology) is posed to begin her doctorate at Michigan State University

  • Spirituality and Faith in the Digital Age

    Doctoral graduate and Episcopal priest Kyle Oliver (Ed.D. ’22) practices what he preaches

• June (9 Articles)

  • “Overturn of Roe v. Wade Could Add to Child Poverty”

    In Chalkbeat, TC’s Sarah Cohodes weighs in on the likely economic and educational fallout for women and children in states poised to reduce or eliminate abortion access

  • Here’s What Rhode Island Will Do To Improve Civic Education

    A special task force, student programs and more are among the planned strategies to prepare youth for participating in democracy following the settlement led by TC’s Michael Rebell

  • U.S. Education Department Appoints TC’s Jordan Matsudaira as First-Ever Chief Economist

    Matsudaira is tasked with translating data into higher education policy and insights to improve outcomes

  • Celebrating Pride in the TC Community

    In solidarity with the LGBTQ community and in recognition of the continued work ahead for a more equitable world, here are six ways to listen, learn and celebrate during this special season of love and inclusivity

  • Teachers College Announces New Gift from Jody and John Arnhold to Create the Arnhold Dance Education Research Studios

    The new, state-of-the-art dance studios will expand and enhance teaching, learning and research capabilities at the institution where dance education was pioneered

  • TC Alumni Ask “Why Not Consider Credentialing High School Teachers as College Adjuncts?”

    TC alumni propose a pathway to higher education in a new op-ed

  • Rhode Island Lawsuit, Filed by the Center for Educational Equity at TC, Ends with Agreement to Improve Civic Education

    The culmination of efforts led by TC’s Michael Rebell, the agreement in Cook v. McKee will create a civic education task force, including student plaintiffs, to help the state improve civic education

  • From TC to West Point: Shevez Freeman Marches on with a Degree in Higher & Postsecondary Ed

    The journey that brought Freeman to TC includes a U.S. Army captaincy, two deployments to Iraq, motherhood and CrossFit competitions

  • NYC Schools Must Better Support English Language Learners

    In a new op-ed in Crains, TC’s Prerna Arora makes the case for adopting trauma-informed learning as part of helping the ‘most vulnerable students’

• July (9 Articles)

  • New York Voters Strongly Support a Black Studies Curriculum in Public Schools

    A new survey of Black voters from TC’s Black Education Research Center (BERC) provides critical context for ongoing efforts to implement one of the first PK-12 Black Studies curriculums in the country

  • New Jaffe Family Gift Bolsters Scholarship Funding for Returning Peace Corps Volunteers

    The $1.7 million gift reaffirms a 30-year-plus commitment to supporting returning volunteers who will teach in New York City public schools

  • Six Takeaways for Building Cultural Inclusion and Equity in the Classroom

    TC’s Reimagining Education Summer Institute offers educators and school leaders actionable tools for antiracist education

  • STEM Success in Higher Ed Strengthened With Summer Programs, Study Finds

    Mentorship and additional academic opportunity can support long-term success for Black and Hispanic students in STEM, according to a new study from TC’s Sarah Cohodes

  • Meet Four TC Alumni Leading Education in Big Ways

    Four education champions are the latest to join the ranks of TC alumni in major leadership roles throughout the education sector

  • Banning Topics Won’t Help Students Build Meaningful Skills for Democracy

    A new white paper from TC’s Michael Rebell offers recommendations for productive classroom discussions on potentially controversial issues

  • To the UN Climate Meeting and Beyond

    Adventuring to the recent United Nations’ meeting in Bali, TC doctoral student Joshua DeVincenzo combines his expertise in curriculum design to help address climate change

  • Abortion Dialogues Across Party Lines Are More Vital Than Ever

    Talking about difficult issues with those who don’t agree with us can lead to better cooperation and prosperity long term, outlines TC conflict resolution expert Peter Coleman

  • Fulbright Fellowships for Visiting Scholars Sam Abrams and Nick Wasserman

    From examining privatization to curriculum development in advanced university mathematics courses, the TC faculty take their research and teaching abroad

• August (8 Articles)

  • Put Your TC Trivia Knowledge to the Test

    How much do you know about Teachers College? Celebrate the fall semester and end-of-year giving by putting your 120th Street smarts to the test

  • What Acclaimed Author & Alumna Carmen Rita Wong Wants You to Know About Identity

    On the heels of her new memoir, Wong dives deep to answer our questions about exploring identity and finding oneself among life’s challenges

  • 5 Must-Read Books on Race & Inclusion for Teachers

    To help support and challenge educators at the start of the school year, we asked Teachers College faculty members to share their recommendations of thoughtful, anti-racist works to inspire you professionally and beyond

  • Human Rights Focused Alumni You Should Know

    In honor of World Humanitarian Day, meet just some of the TC alumni who are furthering equity and social justice for underserved communities around the globe through intersectional work spanning education, health and psychology

  • Teaching Harlem’s History, TC’s Ansley Erickson and New York Public Library Move Forward Thanks to New Grant

    Co-directed by Erickson, the NYPL teacher education program offers a distinct, more engaging exploration of Black history and civil rights history

  • Black Children Were Disproportionately Affected by Gun Violence During Pandemic, New Study Shows

    The new findings from TC’s Sonali Rajan and colleagues quantify gun violence as “a source of racial inequity starting in childhood”

  • Your Inside Look at Building Mathematics Education in the Philippines

    Explore international teacher education in the area of Daraga through the eyes of alumnus Benjamin Dickman (Ph.D. ’14)

  • Peace Corps Perspectives in the Classroom

    Meet Zachary Gomes, who through the College’s Jaffe Peace Corps Fellows Program, is leveraging his unique background and skills to improve learning classroom experiences

• September (14 Articles)

  • TikTok Is the Picket Line and Voting Booth

    Ahead of the midterm elections this November, TC’s Ioana Literat explains how influential young voters are mobilizing political action online

  • “Educator of the Year” for TC Student William ‘Billy’ Green

    The New York State honor recognizes the high school chemistry teacher and TC doctoral student’s ability to engage his pupils

  • In Memoriam: TC Alumna and Trustee Emerita Patricia Cloherty ’70

  • Addressing Sexism in STEM Is On A New Journey

    In a new book, TC’s Marie Miville and colleagues examine enduring sexism and real-world strategies for success leveraged by women in science, technology, engineering and math

  • President Thomas Bailey Explores Essential Elements to Support Community College Students on EdUp Experience Podcast

    Diving into building pathways for success, providing social support and more, Bailey co-hosted the episode on the critical role of two-year colleges in the education landscape – and how leaders can best put their students on pathways for success

  • What Teachers Should Know About Racial & Digital Literacy, From This Honored TC Book

    The critically acclaimed book from TC’s Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz and Detra Price-Dennis is snagging numerous awards. Here’s what you can learn from it

  • ‘Fall’ in Love with These 10 TC Autumn Photos

  • To Help Teachers and Students Prevent Violent Extremism, Department of Homeland Security Awards Grant for Innovation to TC’s Amra Sabic-El-Rayess

    The nearly $750,000 grant will expand existing training of teachers to students in ways that can help prevent alienation and future unrest

  • How TC Celebrated the First In-Person Orientation in Three Years

    Students from across the globe gathered on 120th Street to embark on new journeys at Teachers College. Here’s how we welcomed them

  • TC’s Judith Scott-Clayton Appointed Senior Economist at White House Council of Economic Advisers

  • Welcoming New Faculty to TC Way

    Joining our academic community with robust expertise and scholarship across disciplines in education and psychology, several new faculty members arrive at Teachers College this fall

  • From TC Way and Back Again

    Profoundly influenced by her own education at TC, music education scholar and TC alumna Cathy Benedict (Ed.D. ’04, M.Ed. ’96) returns to the College to pay it forward

  • Meet Our Latest Faculty Granted Tenure and Full Professorships

  • 5 Inspirational Tips for Your Professional Journey

    Thinking about the next steps of your career? We asked experts from our community for their most critical pieces of advice for fulfilling, proactive professional growth – whether you’re a student or an alum

• October (14 Articles)

  • How to Succeed in Musical Theater, Thanks to TC Student Lily Ling

    The doctoral student and first-ever female Musical Director of Broadway’s hit production, Hamilton, shares her advice for success

  • Reflecting on Hurricane Sandy, 10 Years Later

    Shaking the New York and New Jersey region, Sandy’s lessons remain relevant a decade later

  • 5 Ways Educators Can Help Support LGBTQ+ Students

    Growing up is hard enough, but a revitalized culture war poses additional challenges for queer kids. Here’s how teachers can make a difference every day.

  • Inflation Threatens Equity. Here’s How.

    We chatted with just some Teachers College experts on how inflation may affect education, food access and mental health.

  • Diving into the Metaverse

    With TC’s Digital Futures Institute, hands-on learning gets a tech upgrade

  • TC’s Amy Stuart Wells Elected to the British Academy

    The Founding Director of TC’s Reimagining Education Program is named a Corresponding Fellow for attaining high international standing in her field

  • How Diversity & Inclusion Play a Role in Reproductive Rights

    Planned Parenthood exec and TC alumna April Avilés discusses the intersection of race and sex in women’s health — and how she found herself at the center of a key battleground

  • Building Japan's Economic Future

    A policy advisor to Japan’s prime minister’s cabinet, TC alum Satoshi P. Watanabe is leveraging his scholarship to address the country’s income inequality and stagnant wages

  • Here's How NYC Food Policy Is Evolving, Thanks to TC Alumna Kate MacKenzie

  • Board of Trustees Elects Leslie Morse Nelson as New Chair

    Succeeding longtime chair William Dodge Rueckert, Nelson has championed programs for educators, the growth of TC, and its campaigns

  • The Uvalde Shooting Was Almost Six Months Ago. Here’s What You Need to Know About Gun Violence.

    The horrifying school shooting that killed 19 elementary school students and two teachers yielded one of the most energized calls for gun reform in our nation’s history. And evidence-based research can inform where we go from here.

  • “How’s School?” — New Podcast Series by TC’s Digital Futures Institute Designed for Adults Who Care About Young People

  • How to Maximize Your Tech Game, Thanks to TC’s Digital Futures Institute

    At TC’s DFI, scholars reimagine how technology can (and will) change research and learning – and the way we live

  • Celebrating Latinx Cultures Through Dance

    A spirited embrace of artistic expression offers a new outlet for TC students to honor their family heritage and practice cultural exchange

• November (9 Articles)

  • What You May Not Know About TC Alum Shirley Chisholm

    In honor of what would have been the legend’s 98th birthday, a look at her life and lasting impact

  • Hate Isn’t the Answer. TC’s New Interfaith Lab Works for a World Without It.

    Eliminating extremism starts with thorough research and training, the new lab led by TC’s Amra Sabic-El-Rayess poses

  • In Memoriam: Dedicated TC Alumna Phyllis L. Kossoff

  • This Film Fest at TC Has Documented Black Culture for 30 Years

    Returning to Teachers College , the African Diaspora International Film Festival has documented a rich tapestry of Black experiences for three generations. Now, its founders (with TC ties) reflect on what they’ve learned, what’s changed and what hasn’t

  • Research, Diversity and Student Pathways Headline ‘State of the College’

    Here are the key updates you need to know from President Thomas Bailey’s address

  • TC Veterans You Need to Know

    Meet members of the TC community who served in the U.S. military — and learn what motivates them — in honor of Veteran’s Day

  • Here’s How Indigenous Curriculum Can Help Students Thrive

    Through her research of urban, Indigenous youth, postdoctoral fellow Rachel Talbert offers insight for educators to facilitate more honest, inclusive social studies curriculum

  • These Alumni Award Honorees Are Trailblazers

    The seven honorees will be recognized at the State of the College on Nov. 16

  • Look Inside TC’s First Family Day

    Our 120th Street campus welcomed the families of TC students for an engaging day of learning

• December (6 Articles)

  • 10 Stories in ’22

    As this year comes to a close, we reflect on some of our most pivotal moments throughout 2022. From strides in educational equity to advocating for issues that mean the most, we invite you to explore just a few of many critical moments this year

  • To Stop Gun Violence, We Need Evidence-Informed Solutions. This New Research Society Will Help.

    As the first president of the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms, TC’s Sonali Rajan will lead efforts to advance interdisciplinary work and strengthen the critical field

  • Cozy Up to These 10 TC Winter Photos

  • TC Launches Immersive VR Learning Experience for NY Public Schools and Beyond

    A new collaboration between TC faculty, students, and the Digital Futures Institute leverages the potential of immersive technology to spark new dreams for public school students in New York

  • A Dream Deferred, But Still Realized

    Famed composer, pianist and TC friend William Goldstein visited the College as part of a musical journey that would change his life

  • Alum John B. King Named Chancellor of SUNY

    A prominent leader in education equity and policy, King will lead the largest higher ed system in the U.S.