Dear Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Friends of the I&CE Program, 

I am sending warm greetings to all of you. The spring has just sprung in New York, the trees and flowers are blooming, and we are hearing kids playing outside in Russell Courtyard. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Teachers College is entering a new normal with many more in-person events and a “Mask Mindful” policy.

This return to a new normal is being overshadowed by the horrible news coming from Ukraine. The humanitarian crisis that is being perpetuated by this unjust war is only beginning to be realized. Stepping back from the day-to-day news of death and destruction, I think about the impact that our community of scholars—whether our current faculty or our alumni—can have on the region as the Ukrainian people hopefully soon begin to rebuild.  Our research teaches us about education in emergencies, the importance of language and culture, and how national and international policy impacts learning. All of this scholarship is relevant in any rebuilding.

Our community is impressive. As I prepared this newsletter, I have an opportunity to look back at what we’ve accomplished since the last issue. Reading through the stories, I am reminded that there is so much to highlight and celebrate. I hope you will enjoy learning about our vibrant community.

I am looking forward to seeing you in person at CIES 2022. Our in-person reception is schedule for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 8-10pm CT, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Nicollet D-1 room, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403. Please RSVP with this form.

We would love to hear from you and to update your alumni profile. Please take this short survey that asks you to update your contact information and share your interests, and some good news to share with the community. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful end of the semester and a restful summer that we all need.

Oren Pizmony-Levy
Program Director