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November 5

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 is Election Day.
Early Voting for the General Election begins September 20 in select states and continues through November 4.
New York begins early voting Saturday, October 26 and concludes Sunday, November 3.

Below are voting resources and information, ways to get involved, and news on how our community is engaging with the issues up for discussion this election season.

Resources

Voter Registration

Check your state’s registration deadline, your registration status, and more here.

Deadline to register in New York State is October 26. Find resources here.

Early Voting

While most states allow early voting, available dates often vary from state to state.

Find more information based on where you live here. Find your New York early voting site here.

Voting in New York State

This year, registered voters can vote by:

Absentee ballot
In-person early voting or
Voting in-person on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Learn more here.

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Upcoming Events

TC on the Issues

Education

Including civic engagement, access, early childhood, PK-12 and more

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

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

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

Equity and Rights

Including racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights and more

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

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

Data Reveals New Insights on Transgender Workplace Experiences

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

Mental Health and Wellness

Including gun violence prevention, impacts of social media, student support and more

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

School Counseling Needs People with Teaching Experience

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

4 Things to Know About Play & Wellbeing

The Digital Futures Institute launches their new Play & Wellbeing initiative in a celebration featuring TC alum Michael Preston (Ph.D. ’10)

Climate Change

Including sustainability education and more

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

Award-Winning Sustainability Research from TC Grads Charts Promising New Ground

Meet the inaugural winners of the Matilda Levy Paper Award

Environmental Justice Needs Inclusive Science Education

Recognizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities, experts at TC chart a path toward justice through education research and practice

More Policy

Including the economy, artificial intelligence and more

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

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.

Newcomer Immigrant and Refugee Students Are More Optimistic About the Future than Their U.S.-Born Peers

Familiarity may breed awareness of disadvantages and discrimination, finds a new study led by TC’s S. Garnett Russell

Stand up and Vote: Join the TC community in voting in your local, state and national elections

Experts for the Media

Interested in connecting with a TC faculty member with expertise on an issue?

Visit our faculty experts guide or contact us.

How to Stay Involved?

Join the TC Take Action Coalition to learn how to register voters around the country.

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are welcome to join.

Stay Connected

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