Columbia University Teachers College

Columbia University Teachers College is a graduate school of education located in New York City, affiliated with Columbia University. The college was founded in 1887 by Grace Hoadley Dodge and Nicholas Murray Butler, with the goal of providing training for Teachers College Record authors and National Education Association members. The college has a long history of innovation in education, with notable contributions from faculty members such as John Dewey, Edward Thorndike, and Ruth Benedict. The college has also been associated with prominent institutions such as the National Academy of Education, the American Educational Research Association, and the American Psychological Association.

● History

The college was established in 1887 as the New York School for the Training of Teachers, with the support of Philanthropy and Social Reform movements of the time, led by figures such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. The college's early years were marked by a focus on Progressive Education, with influences from Francis Parker and G. Stanley Hall. The college became affiliated with Columbia University in 1893, and was officially renamed Teachers College, Columbia University in 1898. The college has a rich history of innovation, with notable events such as the 1917 Teachers College Strike, led by Teachers College Student Organization and supported by American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association. The college has also been associated with prominent figures such as Horace Mann, Maria Montessori, and Jean Piaget.

● Academics

The college offers a wide range of academic programs, including Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, and Doctor of Education degrees, with specializations in areas such as Special Education, Curriculum and Teaching, and Educational Leadership. The college is also home to several research centers, including the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching and the Institute for Urban and Minority Education, which have partnerships with organizations such as the National Science Foundation, United States Department of Education, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The college's faculty includes prominent scholars such as Diane Ravitch, Linda Darling-Hammond, and Lawrence Cremin, who have made significant contributions to the field of education, including work with the National Academy of Education, American Educational Research Association, and American Psychological Association.

● Research

The college is a major center for education research, with a focus on areas such as Education Policy, Teacher Education, and Learning Sciences. The college's research centers, including the Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy and the Institute for Learning Technologies, have received funding from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Spencer Foundation. The college's faculty has also collaborated with researchers from other institutions, including Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Stanford University Graduate School of Education, and University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Education, on projects such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the Program for International Student Assessment.

● Campus

The college is located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, adjacent to the Columbia University campus. The college's buildings, including the Gottesman Libraries and the Russell Hall, have been designed by prominent architects such as McKim, Mead & White and Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Associates. The college is also home to several museums and galleries, including the Teachers College Art Gallery and the Macy Gallery, which have exhibited works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Frida Kahlo. The college's campus is also close to other cultural institutions, including the American Museum of Natural History, New York Public Library, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

● Notable_Alumni_and_Faculty

The college has a long list of notable alumni and faculty, including Ruth Lawrence, Deborah Meier, and Alfie Kohn, who have made significant contributions to the field of education, including work with organizations such as the National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The college's faculty has also included prominent scholars such as Lawrence A. Cremin, Maxine Greene, and Herbert Kohl, who have received awards such as the National Medal of Science, Grawemeyer Award in Education, and MacArthur Fellowship. The college's alumni have gone on to become leaders in education, including United States Secretary of Education, National Education Association presidents, and American Educational Research Association presidents.

● Organization_and_Administration

The college is led by a Dean of Teachers College, Columbia University, who is responsible for overseeing the college's academic and administrative operations. The college is also governed by a Board of Trustees, which includes prominent educators and business leaders, such as Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates. The college has a number of administrative offices, including the Office of the Dean, Office of Student Affairs, and Office of Development and External Affairs, which work to support the college's mission and goals, including partnerships with organizations such as the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation. The college is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Category:Teachers colleges