06/14/2026
“For many young people, they don't care what you know; they want to know that you care.”
That was the message CTS Faculty Co-Director Tyrone C. Howard shared with future educators during the 2026 Edgar W. Couper Lecture at Binghamton University, where he spoke with doctoral students in Educational Theory and Practice about the ways schools can better support children of color, low-income students, and immigrant youth.
Howard highlighted how trauma, mental health challenges, cultural stigma, fear within immigrant communities, and gaps between families and providers can contribute to students being misidentified or underserved in school settings.
He also emphasized that meaningful support starts with relationships: “Part of our training around teacher education has to be rooted in building relational capital with students so that they see teachers as true advocates and allies as they attempt to navigate the world around them.”
Read the full article at https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6234/tyrone-howard-delivers-annual-couper-lecture-on-educational-equity
