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TC Today


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A Note to Our Readers

So many of our readers have shared with us how much you cherish TC Today, and it’s been a joy for our team to reimagine the magazine and bring it back. At a time of much uncertainty, with media competing for your attention in every sector of our lives, we hope this publication offers you refuge: a moment to put your feet up and join your community, wherever you are, in reflecting on the uplifting and meaningful work of Teachers College, and especially our alumni across the globe. You’re part of something meaningful, and there’s so much to be proud of. 

At TC Today’s home in the Office of Institutional Advancement, our storytelling is driven by providing our community with value — through inspiring stories and insightful knowledge — and this magazine is another route in that journey. Our 100,000 alumni are making an impact through collaboration on campus and in all corners of the world. 

This is for you, and we look forward to your feedback and ideas, which you can share at tctoday@tc.edu

Yours truly, from TC Way,
The TC Today Team

Featured Articles

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Creating the Ripple Effect

With support from Trustee Edith Shih (Ed.M. '78, M.A. '77), TC student scholars gain access to the tools they need to make a difference

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Brave New World: Recent Alumni Take on AI

As the public contends with an AI-driven future, alumni discuss their work in this new digital renaissance

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What Parenting Taught Me About Learning

A guest essay by David Flink (M.A. ’08, dis/Ability Studies), Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Neurodiversity Alliance

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With an Expert: Ed Tech Leader Cindy Johanson (M.A. ’89)

The Executive Director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a forward-looking perspective on the potential of education technology today

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Healing Generational Wounds

Psychologist Mariel Buqué (Ph.D. ’19) is helping clients, and herself, break cycles of trauma

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Leading the Struggle for a “Sound, Basic Education”

At a critical time for education policy, research and scholarship at the Center for Educational Equity continues to advance opportunities for all after 20 years

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A Life of Guidance

Recently retired Marybeth Griffin (M.A. ’87, Counseling Psychology) looks back on her decades-long career as as school counselor

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The Storied Art Scholar

A courtyard conversation with TC’s Judy Burton, Macy Professor of Education

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Closing the Mental Health Gap

Breaking down barriers, TC alumnus Pervis Taylor (M.A. ’17) shares advice for “healing forward”

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A Counselor’s Commitment

Growing up is hard, but Gila Belsky Modell (Ed.M. ’18, School Counseling) offers a glimpse at the rewarding work of supporting students, families and teachers

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TC Board of Trustees Appoints Three New Members

Meet Christina M. Capodilupo Schwefel (Ed.M. & Ph.D. ’09), Dennis Holtschneider and Tom Rogers (Ed.D. ’05, M.A. ’02)

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Nurturing Chinese Educational Exchange

The College’s Center on Chinese Education celebrates 25 years — and honors its late founder, Professor Emeritus Mun Tsang

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Addressing the Digital Divide in Indonesia

From coding to sustainability curriculum, TC student Marsha Fabiola is using her passions to pay it forward

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TC’s Experienced Leaders Program Helps Career Changers Find Their “Next-Era Purpose”

A non-credit offering from TC Academy and the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership that supports seasoned leaders in navigating their career journey

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Alumni, share your news!

Spread the word about your latest project, book or role with our community.

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Celebrate Convocation

Share your throwback pictures from graduation day with TC Today for future issues by emailing tctoday@tc.edu.

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