Teachers College, Columbia University

"In this pandemic, educators have showed heroic commitment to their students. In a recent virtual celebration of teachers, First Lady and TC Medal of Distinguished Service recipient Dr. Jill Biden thanked educators for their continued dedication amid Covid-19. https://people.com//jill-biden-hosts-virtual-event-to-hon/

Congratulations to TC’s Kim Noble, who will receive the American Psychological Association’s 2021 Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest Award. Past research by Noble found that family income is associated with children’s brain structure and that the correlation is strongest among children from lower-income families, a topic she continues to explore in an ongoing, $20 million study that holds potentially dramatic implications for social policy. #TCFaculty https://www.tc.columbia.edu//apa-will-honor-noble-for-her/

Tomorrow marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time for reflection on loss of six million Jews and millions of other victims of Nazism. Tomorrow, please join us and the larger Columbia community for a virtual workshop, Understanding Anti-Semitism. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3pldN4A Pictured: The Hall of Names in Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.

When students are not seeing the faces of their teachers or working side-by-side with friends, school counselors face more challenges than ever in supporting student mental health. In a virtual discussion, TC experts discuss challenges and opportunities. #TCFaculty https://www.tc.columbia.edu//nearly-a-year-in-taking-stoc/

Can’t miss on Wednesday. Join us for a virtual discussion exploring free speech in a turbulent democracy while also covering educational, social, and political perspectives, featuring Sigal Ben-Porath of University of Pennsylvania, and TC’s Lalitha Vasudevan and TC’s Mark Gooden. Register below. https://www.tc.columbia.edu//democracy-in-danger-facts-fr/

Students and alumni This week, join TC NEXT, Teachers College for the kick-off of their Job Search Accelerator, which meets twice a week and helps you develop the skills to identify and target job opportunities. Over the course of five weeks, you will partner with other job seekers from TC to set goals, build your brand, and develop lifelong skills to build your career. Learn more & register. https://www.tc.columbia.edu//the-job-search-accelerator-p/

We’ll see you at the polls tomorrow if you haven’t already voted. In order to support members of the TC community in their right to participate in the civic process, the College will be closed tomorrow for Election Day. #TCVotes Photo: Our friends from the TC Office of Residential Services masked up and voted early in New York.

New early research shows that a robotic device created by Columbia researchers with guidance from TC’s Andrew Gordon enabled children with lack of seated postural control to not only sit up, but improve their upper body control. #TCFaculty https://www.tc.columbia.edu//helping-children-with-severe/

Devastated by COVID, child care needs to be rebuilt in ways that equitably meet the needs of diverse communities. New research from TC’s s National Center for Children and Families makes recommendations for child care reform to support child development. https://www.tc.columbia.edu//strengthening-child-care-for/

Wishing you a happy and safe Halloween from Teachers College!

ICYMI This year is different, but the TC spirit remains the same. A special hello from our friends and colleagues in the Teachers College community, created in honor of this week’s virtual State of the College. #ComeTogetherTC

She decided to get her PhD as a way of becoming one of those pioneers. Mabel Lee, an influential economist who studied at TC, played a critical role in early feminism alongside other Columbia women, writes Columbia Magazine. https://bit.ly/3hbSQVX

Deadline approaching on 11/30 TC is now welcoming submissions for the 38th Winter Roundtable. This year’s Roundtable, titled A Pandemic of Racism, calls attention to the effects of systemic racism and the COVID-19 pandemic within the disciplines of psychology and education. Learn more: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/roundtable/

We need to talk to [young voters] in their preferred language, on their turf. Their turf right now, including when it comes to politics & voting, is TikTok." TC’s Ioana Literat discusses Gen-Z’s new frontier for engaging with the 2020 Election via WIRED. https://www.tc.columbia.edu//reach-young-voters-on-their-/

What kind of financial commitments do states have to schools during an economic recession? TC’s Michael Rebell comments on the debate in Education Week. #TCFaculty https://www.tc.columbia.edu//tcs-michael-rebell-pandemic-/ #Education #SchoolLeaders #Economics #PublicPolicy #Teachers #Teaching #Teacher #Politics

LAMBOOZLED! is an award-winning media literacy card game that teaches students ages 11 and up to spot fake news and disinformation in a fun, engaging way. Join creators Ioana Literat and Yoo Kyung Chang to discuss the research behind LAMBOOZLED!, the game design process, how to play, educator resources, and more. Don’t forget to bring your lunches and questions for the Q&A!

Tomorrow at 12 pm ET In the Media and Social Change Lab at TC’s new award-winning game LAMBOOZLED, students learn about media literacy and disinformation in a fun, engaging way. Join creators Ioana Literat & Yoo Kyung Chang to discuss the research behind the game and more. Register below. https://www.tc.columbia.edu//learning-media-literacy-and-/

Can’t miss TOMORROW TC community, join us for the annual State of the College Address with President Thomas Bailey on Tuesday, October 27th at 4 pm ET. Learn more and register for this community-wide tradition below. https://www.tc.columbia.edu//state-of-the-college-2020-11/

Ready for the next steps of your professional journey? Students and alumni, join us for an Ask Me Anything with TC NEXT Director Ashley Pinakiewicz on all things TC NEXT: how we help students build the capabilities to navigate their lifelong careers. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3kqx02j

Sending you fall vibes from #TCWay. Throwback photo by Teachers College Office of Admission.