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TC Today 2026 Cover | John Dewey | Artist: Ligel Lambert

In This Issue

Global Perspectives: Past, Present and Future

From the founding of comparative education to John Dewey and 21st-century research, a look at the College’s international reach across generations and continents

Empowering Teachers and Embracing Learning Differences

For decades, Teachers College has driven the landmark policies and systemic shifts transforming special education. At a pivotal moment, TC Today looks back at this legacy of visionary leadership and looks toward the future of inclusive learning

The Art of Ligel

Inside the artistic vision of TC doctoral candidate Ligel Lambert (Ed.D. ’27), this year’s TC Today cover artist

Giving Community Colleges Their Due

TC’s Community College Research Center celebrates 30 years of expanding educational opportunity

Reflecting on American Identity

As the U.S. — and the Declaration of Independence — turn 250 years old, a new project from TC faculty and students offers the public an opportunity to reflect on America’s origins, historical narratives often overlooked and what we can learn from them

Lessons in Entrepreneurship

Five Lessons from a CEO: Lida Orzeck (Ph.D. ’72)

A trailblazer for women in business, the longtime chief executive officer and founder of best-selling intimates brand Hanky Panky crystallizes nearly 50 years of insight

Elevating the Definition of ‘Mission-Driven’

TC alumnus Bradford Manning (M.A. ’10) advances community support and research to help cure blindness through his apparel brand, Two Blind Brothers

Building Human-Centered AI Tools for a New Era of Education

Education technology founder Luyen Chou’s (M.A. ’07) newest organization is using AI to support learning in classrooms and beyond

How Monica Von Thun Calderón (M.Phil. ’97) Made It

The founder and owner of New York City’s Grandaisy Bakery, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, reflects on applying anthropology in the kitchen and forging her own path

Field Study: Psychology

Research in Brief: How TC Is Driving Advancements in Psychology

With TC’s Ayorkor Gaba, Patricia Hewlin and Ben Lovett

Changing the Script on Trauma and Resilience

From an adventurer in his youth to a trailblazer in clinical psychology, TC’s George Bonanno shares how his own life lessons in survival fueled three decades of groundbreaking research — forever changing how the world understands trauma and resilience

Building a Learner’s Mindset: Listening, Encouragement, Questions and Storytelling

A guest essay by educational television vanguard Alice Wilder (Ed.D. ’98), who’s helped launch childhood classics like Blue’s Clues and more

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TC Today

The magazine of Teachers College, Columbia University

In This Issue

From the founding of comparative education to John Dewey and 21st-century research, a look at the College’s international reach across generations and continents

For decades, Teachers College has driven the landmark policies and systemic shifts transforming special education. At a pivotal moment, TC Today looks back at this legacy of visionary leadership and looks toward the future of inclusive learning

Inside the artistic vision of TC doctoral candidate Ligel Lambert (Ed.D. ’27), this year’s TC Today cover artist

TC’s Community College Research Center celebrates 30 years of expanding educational opportunity

As the U.S. — and the Declaration of Independence — turn 250 years old, a new project from TC faculty and students offers the public an opportunity to reflect on America’s origins, historical narratives often overlooked and what we can learn from them

Lessons in Entrepreneurship

A trailblazer for women in business, the longtime chief executive officer and founder of best-selling intimates brand Hanky Panky crystallizes nearly 50 years of insight

TC alumnus Bradford Manning (M.A. ’10) advances community support and research to help cure blindness through his apparel brand, Two Blind Brothers

Education technology founder Luyen Chou’s (M.A. ’07) newest organization is using AI to support learning in classrooms and beyond

The founder and owner of New York City’s Grandaisy Bakery, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, reflects on applying anthropology in the kitchen and forging her own path

Field Study: Psychology

With TC’s Ayorkor Gaba, Patricia Hewlin and Ben Lovett

From an adventurer in his youth to a trailblazer in clinical psychology, TC’s George Bonanno shares how his own life lessons in survival fueled three decades of groundbreaking research — forever changing how the world understands trauma and resilience

A guest essay by educational television vanguard Alice Wilder (Ed.D. ’98), who’s helped launch childhood classics like Blue’s Clues and more

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