Join us in the university-wide celebration of 50 years of Latin American Studies at Columbia University. A roundtable of exceptional Teachers College alumni will share insights on their active engagement with research and policy in various aspects of education throughout the Americas. Panelists include: Ryan Burgess (Ed.D. '08) Education Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank Veronica Cabezas (Ph.D. '10) Assistant Professor, Universidad Catlica de Chile Paulo Da Silva (M.A. '04) Visiting...

How can universities, the private sector and government best work together to harness the power of education, innovation and trade to expand economic, social and political opportunities around the world? How can policy makers, researchers and teachers best measure education- and trade-related contributions to future innovation? How can investment in education technology increase innovation and achievement by students of all backgrounds? SPEAKER(S): Francisco Sanchez, Undersecretary of...

The story of how John Dewey’s philosophy was exported to China is well-documented, but there is another equally fascinating example of Dewey’s international influence. As Regina Cortina, TC Associate Professor of Education, explained during her talk as a part of the Lawrence A. Cremin Seminar and Lecture Series, two of Dewey’s students were instrumental in establishing Mexico’s rural schools.

Maximizing Oppurtunities and Minimizing Obstacles: Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Poverty Through Post-Secondary Education.