2024

2024 (127 Articles)

• January (9 Articles)

  • School Counseling Needs People with Teaching Experience

    Here’s why former teachers make great school counselors, according to experts and practitioners in the field

  • Teaching Through Tech

    TC alum Joohee Son (Ed.D. ’13) employs innovative technology to teach her students thinking and language learning skills

  • What You Need To Know About Education Policy Today

    Exclusive insights from TC alumni and faculty at our recent DC event

  • In Memoriam: Alum Claire Fagin (M.A. ’51)

    A force for good in nursing science and education, Fagin died at the age of 97 on Jan. 16

  • From Marathons to Memoirs: Meet TC Student Charles Moore

    The doctoral candidate and multi-marathon winner discusses his passion for the arts

  • Life in Grad School Can Be Tough, But This TC Office Offers Holistic Support

    How the Office of Student Support & Advocacy is working to provide streamlined support to students

  • Uncovering NYC’s Hidden History with the Civil Rights History Project

    A collaboration with TC’s Center for History and Education provides high-quality teaching materials to whomever needs them

  • Empowering Educators to Take the Lead Through AI

    Ongoing workshops led by TC’s Digital Futures Institute explore the intersection of classroom learning and artificial intelligence

  • How TC Alumni Are Building Community and Collaboration

    From New York to San Francisco, TC alumni are forming grassroots groups

• February (10 Articles)

  • New Met Exhibition on the Harlem Renaissance Features Two TC Alumni

    The work of artists and educators Charles Alston and Aaron Douglas offers an opportunity to reflect on the impactful chapter in local history

  • Winter 2024 Faculty Round-Up

    Updates, honors and more from faculty across Teachers College

  • Remembering Our Hechinger Report Colleague Fazil Khan

    Khan, who moved to the U.S. from India to attend Columbia Journalism School, was a beloved colleague and star data journalist dedicated to exposing injustice

  • The Digital Futures Institute Showcases How Creative TC Scholarship Can Be

    Highlighting the work of five scholars, MODES opens the doors of innovative research.

  • $1.5 Million Granted to Data Equity Project from TC’s Alex Bowers

    The project, funded by the Wallace Foundation, collaborates with urban schools to reveal data-driven opportunities related to equity practices

  • Gita Steiner-Khamsi Named as William Heard Kilpatrick Professor of Comparative Education

  • How You Can Get Involved This Impact Day

    Learn how you can join TC in making a difference through service and giving on March 13 and beyond

  • Artificial Intelligence Is Not Immune to Sociopolitical Failures

    TC’s Ezekiel Dixon-Román talks intent, deeply-ingrained bias, and liberation in artificial intelligence

  • Can School Boards Survive the “Parents’ Rights” Movement?

    With the 2024 U.S. election on the horizon, TC’s Jonathan Collins and Jeffrey Henig discuss America’s fiery landscape of politics and education

  • TC’s Black and Asian Solidarity Collective Showcases the Power of Community

• March (9 Articles)

  • Major Honors for TC Community at AERA 2024

    TC faculty and alumni will receive recognition for their work at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting in April

  • New Data Provides a Closer Look at Race & Gender in Children’s Books

    Research by TC’s Alex Eble and coauthors analyzes distribution trends in storytelling

  • Meet Our 2024 Impact Spotlight Honorees

    As part of the Impact Day festivities, we celebrate the impact Student Joel Lopez and alum Jada K. John (Ed.D. '23) have made on the TC community and beyond

  • Gen Z Can’t Give Up Print Media Just Yet

    Viral TikToker and TC student Kelsey Russell is bringing media literacy to those who need it most

  • Get Ready for Spring Blooms on TC Way

    Embrace the sunshine with some of our favorite memories

  • How the TC Community Gave Back for Impact Day

    Making a difference in honor of our day of action, community members across the globe mobilized for true change through service and more

  • Meet the 2024 TC Impact Spotlight Finalists

    Make your voice heard, and help us honor one alum and one student making a difference in their communities

  • What You Should Know About Unsung Suffragist and TC Alum Mabel Ping-Hua Lee

    A key figure in the early 20th century, Lee championed advocacy for women’s voting rights and freedoms

  • Inside Corporate Philanthropy with TC Alum Michelle Armstrong

    The TC alum shares valuable insights and reflects on her time in corporate philanthropy

• April (12 Articles)

  • Get to Know This Year’s Convocation Student Speakers

    These inspiring graduates will address the Class of 2024

  • Celebrating 50 Years, Gordon Institute Announces New Chapter & Refreshed Name

  • Here’s How Data Can Help Unlock Education Equity

    TC’s Renzhe Yu, Alex Bowers, and Youmi Suk break down their ongoing, different approaches to the same goal: high quality education for all

  • To Address Climate Change, New Findings on Climate Attitudes & Learning Outcomes Offer Insight

    In honor of Earth Month, forthcoming research from the Center for Sustainable Futures and insights from innovative teacher preparation offer strategies to battle one of the most significant crises of our time

  • Data Reveals New Insights on Transgender Workplace Experiences

    Research by TC’s Melanie Brewster and Brandon Velez uncovers critical findings

  • Teachers College Appoints New Vice Dean for Research, Caroline Ebanks

    Set to build on significant advancements in the College’s research infrastructure, Ebanks begins on April 15, 2024

  • These TC Collaborations Are Supporting Patients with Parkinson's Disease

    Exercise and speech are the focuses of contributions from TC’s Lori Quinn, Gemma Moya-Gale and Michelle Troche

  • Convocation 2024: Meet This Year’s Honored Medalists

    Celebrated psychologist Dr. Thomas Parham, distinguished actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox, renowned leadership expert Dr. Amy Edmondson and acclaimed dance educator Jody Gottfried Arnhold will receive the College’s highest honors

  • Exploring the Emancipatory Rhetoric of Hip-Hop DJs

    Building beats and breaking barriers, a new book from scholar Todd Craig takes center stage in a dialogue with TC colleagues

  • A Closer Look TC’s Impact During New York Civic Learning Week

    Critical discussions, policy and community events

  • Continuing the Call of Service

    Nearly 40 years after its inception, the Jaffe Peace Corps Fellows remain rooted in their passion to create change through action.

  • Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, Visits TC

    On International Women’s Day, the leader discussed her work to advance the rights of women in her country and across the world

• May (15 Articles)

  • Exploring Biodiversity Through Augmented Reality

    Scholars from TC’s Digital Futures Institute partnered with the American Museum of Natural History to create an immersive learning experience

  • Beloved Public Safety Officer Dennis Chambers Considers TC Life Lessons

    After 35 years of service to Teachers College, Chambers reflects on his career and shares wisdom

  • Meet the Winners of the 2024 Provost Student Excellence Awards

    Exceptional student achievement took center stage during the annual ceremony

  • Culturally-Responsive Teacher Preparation Supports Ukrainian Students Amid War

    Through their evidence-based web course, TC alumni Josh DeVincenzo and Thomas Chandler rise to the challenge of preparing educators to support traumatized students

  • What You Need to Know About the Long Fight for Educational Equity

    Key takeaways from the 2024 Phyllis L. Kossoff Lecture on Education and Policy, presented by Dr. Crystal R. Sanders

  • 2024 Graduates Center Community and Compassion in Their Work

    Insights, highlights and words of wisdom from this year’s Convocation ceremonies

  • Why Outdoor, Experiential Learning is Key for Young Children

    Educators at TC’s Hollingworth Preschool share why time spent outdoors is beneficial for child development in more than just a few ways

  • First Gen Grad Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Give Others Access to TC

    Education leader and entrepreneur Cynthia Colón (M.A. ’96) reflects on being the first in her family to attend college—and how she is forging a path for future TC students

  • Convocation 2024 Updates

    Join us in celebrating the Class of 2024.

  • Celebrating API Leaders on the Alumni Council

    In honor of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, three TC Alumni Council members discuss pride in their alma mater and heritage

  • 3 Teachers Making a Difference

    Celebrate the profound impact of educators making a real difference in the classroom in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (and every day)

  • These 2024 Psychology Grads Aim to Lead With Change

    A closer look at just a few of the inspiring psychology grads from the Class of 2024

  • Meet These 2024 Health Grads with Visionary Courage

    Explore how just a few of TC’s remarkable 2024 health graduates are igniting true change in healthcare, research and beyond

  • These 2024 TC Education Grads Are Uplifting Their Communities

    Meet a handful of standout education graduates who are creating room for diverse voices through their scholarship

  • Ask Teachers: Wisdom, Lessons & Insights on Teaching Today

• June (6 Articles)

  • Spring 2024 Faculty Round-Up

    Updates, honors and more from faculty across Teachers College

  • Exploring the Joyful, Accessible, and Practical World of Math

    TC students joined alumni in the field to gain first-hand insight on applying pedagogy in a diverse array of learning environments

  • Celebrating the Grace Dodge Society

    At their annual luncheon, dedicated Teachers College supporters gathered to mark another year of impact — and honor Trustee Emerita Joyce Berger Cowin

  • 4 Must-Read Books On LGBTQ+ Experiences

    In honor of Pride Month, TC faculty and staff share their favorite reads related to the joys and struggles of queer life, love and advocacy

  • How to Celebrate Juneteenth at TC and Beyond

    Find events on campus and around the city that honor Freedom Day, which commemorates the abolition of slavery in the U.S. and the anniversary of when enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally freed more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation

  • Teachers College Appoints Director of Online Learning, Will Trevor

    Facilitating online innovation at Teachers College, our new Director of Online Learning brings critical insight and skill

• July (7 Articles)

  • Education’s Future for English Learners Must Start Now

    As the needs of migrant students underscore gaps in bilingual and English as a new language education, TC experts offer research-based recommendations on what can be done to adequately support students

  • Changing Lives Through the Arts

    Evalyn Milman (M.A. ’64) establishes a fellowship that sets out to make art accessible for all

  • Here’s What You Can Learn About Music’s Impact on Childhood Development and Adulthood

    Lori Custodero’s new book examines the importance of music education during critical years

  • Trailblazing Sex Therapist Ruth Westheimer (Ed.D. ’70) Dies at 96

    One of the College’s most prolific alumni, Dr. Ruth helped reshape the public discourse on sex — and set the stage for culture as we know it

  • Celebrating the 2024 Faculty Appreciation Awards

    Honors recognized TC’s Jack McGourty, Zachary J. Van Rossum and Sonya Troller-Renfree for exceptional impact in the classroom

  • What You Should Know About Xingzhi Tao, the TC Alum Who Helped Modernize Education in China

    His life and legacy were recently honored at an event hosted by the Center on Chinese Education

  • Glimpses at Our TC Summer (So Far)

    Catch up on highlights of our warm-weather learning, fun and more

• August (10 Articles)

  • What I Wish I Knew As a New Teacher

    Insights, advice and words of wisdom from fellow educators in honor of the back-to-school season

  • Meet the 2024 Alumni Award Honorees

    The College will recognize Claudia Schrader (Ed.D. ’02), Louis N. Wool (Ed.D. ’14), A. Brooks Bowden (Ph.D. ’14), Vikash Reddy (Ph.D. ’16) and Beverly Elmyra Johnson (Ed.D. ’86, Ed.M. ’83) at TC Alumni Day 2024 on Oct. 19

  • Global Perspectives for Local Impact

    From Indonesia to the Bronx, TC master’s student Benjamin Jones leverages innovative methods and culturally sensitive pedagogy to help students with language skills

  • Share Your Wisdom: What's Your Advice for New Teachers?

    We're collecting insight and words of encouragement for the educators beginning their teaching careers this fall, and we want to hear from you

  • Black Girls Are Treated Unfairly in Schools. This Book Aims to Fix That.

    All About Black Girl Love in Education, a multimodal volume edited by Autumn A. Griffin and TC’s Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, provides a blueprint for what love looks like in education.

  • In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Dick Munro

    A friend of the College for more than 50 years, Munro died at the age of 93 on August 11

  • Teachers Empower the Next Generation to Address Climate Change

    Middle school educators gained pedagogical tools critical to fostering the next generation of leaders, scientists and activists at this year’s Summer Climate Institute

  • Immersing Students in Sustainable Art Education

    Recommendations and insights from art educator and TC doctoral student Iván D. Asin, a sustainability champion inside and outside the classroom

  • New Black Studies Curriculum Expands Access to Culturally-Responsive Learning

    The groundbreaking curriculum, developed by TC’s Black Education Research Center through the Education Equity Action Plan initiative, will be in NYC Schools PK-12 classrooms this fall

  • The Art of Giving Back

    For Daniel Clark (B.S. ’60), giving back to others is the best birthday gift

• September (12 Articles)

  • Meet the TC Alum Who Changed Education in Mexico

    In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a look at the life and legacy of Elena Torres Cuéllar (M.A. ’1926), an influential revolutionary and scholar in rural education

  • New Research Demonstrates Changes in How Researchers Write About Autism

    TC’s Matthew Zajic explains his recently published research on how scholars refer to autistic individuals in academic journals

  • New STEM Project to Explore Effective Strategies for Teacher Preparation and Retention

    Research from TC’s Jessica Riccio (Ed.D. ’08, M.Ed. ’02, M.A. ’99) aims to strengthen STEM education programs

  • 6 Tips to Create a Culturally Inclusive Classroom

    TC experts share simple ways to create a welcoming classroom environment

  • Xiaodong Lin-Siegler Named Cleveland E. Dodge Professor of Cognitive Science in Education

  • In Memoriam: Melina Furman (Ph.D. ’07)

    The renowned science education scholar is remembered as one of the most impactful academic voices of the Spanish-speaking world

  • Edmund W. Gordon Honored With 2024 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

    The prestigious award honors leaders in education who have made a profound impact on the world

  • Welcoming TC’s Newest Students

    Community, connection and fun defined this year’s New Student Orientation

  • 5 Ways to Integrate the 2024 Election into the Classroom

    TC experts weigh in on how to leverage the democratic process to teach your students about the U.S. government and civic engagement

  • Meet Our Newly Promoted Faculty for Fall 2024

  • Meet Fall 2024’s Newest Faculty Members

    Join us in welcoming several new faculty to the College’s vibrant academic community

  • The New Funding Fight for New York's Schools

    In response to a broken budget formula, TC’s Center for Educational Equity embarks on a project to create a more accurate, effective school funding model

• October (13 Articles)

  • Strengthening Our Connections on TC Alumni Day

    Reuniting at Teachers College, new and familiar friends gathered for thought-provoking discourse and a celebration of the TC community

  • Leading with Exceptional Mentorship

    Honored for their profound impact on students, TC’s Felicia Mensah, Michelle Troche, and Sonya Troller-Renfree share insights on cultivating talent and helping their pupils thrive

  • Remembering TC Alum Thelma C. Davidson Adair

    A champion of civil rights advocacy, Adair passed away at the age of 103 on Aug. 21

  • Watch: How Will the 2024 Election Impact Education?

    Experts from across the political spectrum discussed in this special TC panel

  • A Glimpse at Gun Violence Right Now

    As American voters approach a consequential Election Day after another summer marked by mass shootings, TC’s gun violence prevention expert Sonali Rajan (Ed.D. ’10) weighs in on the current state of affairs

  • Watch: School Boards Are Broken, But Voters Can Help

    TC’s Jonathan Collins explains the challenges of school board politics ahead of the 2024 Election

  • Unaddressed and Ignored: Why Our Next President Must Address the Crisis in Our Schools

  • This TC Student Designed an Award Winning AI Tool for Project-Based Learning

    Yipu Zheng, from TC's Transformative Learning Technologies Lab, won grants from the Learning Engineering Tools Competition and from Columbia’s School of Engineering

  • You Can Ask Experts About the 2024 Election & Education

    Share your questions related to education policy ahead of our can’t-miss discussion on Oct. 23

  • Fall 2024 Faculty Round Up

    Updates, honors and more from faculty across Teachers College

  • Preparing Interfaith Leaders for Challenging Discourse

    TC’s International Interfaith Research Lab, led by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, answers the call for strategies to alleviate strife at a difficult moment

  • A Tested Love Story

    TC alumni Ann E. Boehm (Ph.D. ’66) and Gary Robertson (Ph.D. ’67) advance psychological and educational testing while making an impact together on the future of Teachers College

  • These Legal Challenges Impact Our Schools. Here’s How to Overcome Them.

    In honor of U.S. Constitution Day, TC hosted a panel discussion on “anti-woke” laws, book bans and efforts being made to challenge them

• November (14 Articles)

  • TC’s Lori Quinn Tapped for Huntington’s Disease Study Supported by the FDA

  • U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Hears From TC’s Amanda Mazin on Special Education

    Ahead of major shifts on Capitol Hill, Mazin explained how America’s teacher shortage has compounded challenges in special education

  • TC Welcomes New Vice Dean for Teacher Education and School & Community Partnerships, Colby Tofel-Grehl

    Set to provide strategic leadership of teacher education practice, policy and research, Tofel-Grehl assumed her role on Jan. 1, 2025

  • TC to Welcome High School Students for Summer 2025

    New pre-college programs from TC Academy will help rising juniors and seniors acclimate to advanced academics and discover future career paths

  • From TC Friends to Business Partners

    Alumni Ranelle Brew, Diana Yassanye, Mounira Jamjoom and Sara Zaini share insight into the origins of their businesses, hopes for the future and advice for the next generation

  • CDC Renews Funding for Columbia Safety Center with Sonali Rajan

    The five-year funding cycle supports the Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention, where Rajan and Mailman colleagues co-lead and investigate the “science of safety”

  • Why We Need to Modernize Substance Use Education

    These TC experts emphasize the critical need for a more proactive approach to substance use education

  • How 5 O’Neill Fellows Will Make a Difference

    Recipients of the Abby M. O’Neill Teaching Fellowships discuss their calls to action in New York City schools

  • TC Academy Launches New Winter Session

    Upcoming professional development opportunities offer quick, practical upskilling across numerous disciplines

  • Honorable Service with Army Officer Mike Ugenyi (M.A. ’24)

    The TC alum sheds light on lessons in life and leadership in honor of Veteran’s Day

  • Why Gen-Z’s Online Politics Matter

    Not Your Parents’ Politics, a new book from TC’s Ioana Literat and co-author Neta Kligler-Vilenchik, takes young people’s online political expression seriously

  • Inside EdTech Week 2024

    Industry leaders, educators, researchers and young professionals convened in a dynamic, hands-on learning conference hosted by TC and StartEd

  • Working Together for Purposeful Action: State of the College 2024

    At his annual marquee address, President Thomas Bailey discussed key efforts to support the strength of the TC community and its work

  • Reducing Burnout and Supporting Success, TC Program Provides Mentorship to New Teachers

    The New Teacher Induction program, launched last fall, enters its second year offering essential, specialized mentorship to early career educators

• December (10 Articles)

  • Hope Headlines Teacher-Led Conference at TC

    Teachers, teacher educators and administrators explored capacity building and inclusive education at the wide-ranging gathering

  • Explore Macy Art Gallery’s Latest Show

    Enjoy a sneak peek at “Fall Studio Works,” a compelling collection of student works now on display at the College

  • A Friendship Built on the Promise of Education

    TC alumni Paulette LoMonaco (M.A. ’76) and Damaris Rau (Ed.D. ’03) reflect on their enduring, decades-long friendship

  • TC's Top Stories in ’24

    Join us as we look back on TC highlights, happenings and key milestones from 2024

  • Celebrating the Launch of TC’s Arnhold Dance Education Research Studios

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

  • NYC Council Funds Development of Latine Studies Curriculum

    TC’s Edmund W. Gordon Institute for Advanced Study will play a lead role in developing the culturally-relevant curriculum for the city’s public schools

  • Illuminating the Impact of Spirituality in K-12 Education

    Highlights from TC’s Awakened Education Conference focused on whole-child spirituality and resilience

  • How Can AI Support Language Learners?

    Teachers College convened global scholars and tech experts at a recent conference led by faculty member Erik Voss

  • Student Career Corner - Fall 2024

    An inside look at three career journeys, aided by TC NEXT, the College’s professional development hub

  • 8 Tips to Help You Avoid Arguments During the Holidays

    TC experts share tips and advice to navigate difficult conversations this holiday season