Teaching Today is brought to you by The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) at Teachers College, Columbia University.In conversation with teachers, researchers, and school leaders, we’re dedicated to breaking down the problems, policies, and promising practices that define teaching. Uniting theory and practice, CPET promotes rigorous and relevant scholarship, and is committed to making excellent education accessible worldwide.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTeaching Today is brought to you by The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) at Teachers College, Columbia University. In conversation with teachers, researchers, and school leaders, we’re dedicated to breaking down the problems, policies, and promising practices that define teaching.
Recent episodes include "Leading with Laser Focus: Dr. James Lane’s Seven Steps to School Success" (13 October 2026, 67 minutes), "Beyond Translation: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Translanguaging, and Teacher Well-Being" (15 September 2026, 42 minutes), and ""There's a Word on the Page That's Bothering Me": Understanding Early Reading Struggles" (21 July 2026, 50 minutes).
Teaching Today publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 205 episodes.
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