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James Borland Talks to Wall Street Journal About Gifted Testing in NYC
In two stories, the expert in gifted education says relying solely on standardized tests to admit students doesn't promote diversity in gifted and talented programs.
Published: 4/3/2013 -
Emdin, GZA on PBS Newshour With Rap Genius
Professor Christopher Emdin and GZA, the Rap Artist from the Wu Tang Clan, demonstrate their Rap Science B.A.T.T.L.E. contest at Bronx Compass High School.
Published: 3/28/2013 -
Hip-Hop Science BATTLE on PBS Newshour This Evening
TC's Chris Emdin and Wu Tang Clan's GZA will appear on PBS Newshour March 27, at about 20 minutes after the hour (check local listings) with students at Bronx Compass High School who are participating in their joint project, Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S. The BBC World News Radio aired a spot about the project on March 23.
Published: 3/27/2013 -
Gordon Commission: Testing Must Improve Teaching and Learning
The Commission, led by Yale and TC Professor Emeritus Edmund Gordon, called for assessments that help students accelerate learning and teachers personalize instruction.
Published: 3/11/2013 -
Research by TC's Laura Azzarito Highlights Differences in How Young People See Their Own Bodies
Azzarito, Associate Professor of Physical Education, says schools could use PE time to help students think critically about the messages they receive concerning body, health and physical activity.
Published: 2/28/2013 -
Alumna Dr. Ruth Featured in PBS documentary "The Makers: Women Who Make America"
The Adjunct Professor Dr. Ruth Westheimer is featured in the documentary on the women's movement on PBS. The psychologist and sex therapist is teaching a class, "Families, Television and Other Media," this spring semester through the International and Transcultural Studies Department.
Published: 2/26/2013 -
TC's Emdin Takes the Rap on ABC World News
It is prime time for Emdin, Assistant Professor of Science Education, and rapper GZA in their efforts to use hip-hop to teach high school physics.
Published: 2/22/2013 -
Why the School Bus Never Comes in Red or Green
Teachers College Professor Dr. Frank W. Cyr believed public education should be accessible to all students. His pioneering work led to the birth of the modern-day school bus and TC's ongoing commitment to comprehensive educational opportunity for all.
Published: 2/20/2013 -
TC's Lynn Kagan says Obama's pre-school proposal "represents a milestone achievement"
On Wired Academic, the co-director of the National Center for Children and Families says preschool options will help the US compete economically with other countries.
Published: 2/18/2013 -
Effective Learning Requires Healthy Bodies and Minds, Says Chuck Basch
Ahead of Dr. Howell Wechsler's annual Tisch lecture on Feb. 12, Basch and Wechsler tell C.M. Rubin, Huffington Post, that health issues prominent among low-income urban minority youth, limit their motivation and ability to learn.
Published: 2/11/2013 -
Suniya Luthar: Keep Teens Busy But Ease Performance Pressure
It's not the jam-packed schedules stressing teens out -- in fact, extra-curricular activities help blow off steam -- but highly competitive behavior should be discouraged, Luthar told the Toronto Globe and Mail.
Published: 2/7/2013
