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PSTC News

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May 22, 2023

Congratulations to our 2023 PSTC Graduates!

On Thursday, May 18, members of the PSTC community gathered to celebrate the graduation of 10 PSTC trainees who will receive PhDs from the Brown University Graduate School this month.

In the News

A graphic illustrating a teacher with several children

June 7, 2023

How important was your favorite teacher to your success? Researchers have done the math

For the lucky among us who have formed connections with a teacher, a school counselor or a coach, their value can seem immeasurable. That has not deterred a trio of researchers from trying to quantify that influence.