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An assistant professor of education policy, Weathers combs through historical data to find policies that harm marginalized communities. Her work is influencing Congress.

Alan Ruby explains that the decline in Chinese student enrollment might be due to Chinese pandemic policies and reduced support of secondary support by the Chinese government.

The 2023 winners, teacher honorees and other annual award recipients will be recognized May 13 during the Celebration of Educators, alongside a panel discussion with Dean Pam Grossman.

Penn’s unique cross-school collaboration leaves a lasting impact on education, research, and Philadelphia.

The mid-career alum founded Delaware College Scholars, a free college prep program to support under-resourced high school and college students. The organization has a 100 percent high school graduation rate across all the state’s 19 districts.

Penn GSE’s Responsive Math Teaching (RMT) partnership is promoting math literacy in local schools.

The Emmy award-winning actress/writer/producer/comedian is known for her hit ABC comedy Abbott Elementary, which she created, executive produces, and stars in.

Doctoral student Barrett Rosser and the Philadelphia Writing Project are expanding the notion of literacy to help young Black women express self-love, build community and foster their identities.

The Delaware Valley Consortium for Excellence and Equity helps middle and high school student leaders find their voices. The organization recently held its annual 2-day training for more than 700 students and faculty from 25 school districts. 

Damani White-Lewis is featured in a story about scholars using COACHE data to focus on the academic workforce.

Now in its eighth year, the March 16 event is organized by the Dean’s office. The keynote speaker is Tamara Greenfield King, Penn’s interim vice provost for University Life.

Karen Weaver says that the Big Ten were forward thinking when they created their own network from offerings for all their athletic programs.

Jonathan Zimmerman explained that attacks on Critical Race Theory and Social and Emotional Learning by conservatives represent a new nationalization of educational politics.

The fellowships are part of a partnership announced last year to advance entrepreneurial innovation in education.

Sigal Ben-Porath and Jonathan Zimmerman study the boundaries of free speech and censorship in classrooms and curriculums.

Jonathan Supovitz says that indicators of good schools for parents might include surveys of parent satisfaction, attendance rates, and district funding beyond state contributions.

In the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Penn GSE doctoral candidate Angus McLeod examines how education in Pennsylvania will evolve now that its public school finance system has been ruled unconstitutional.

Dr. Caroline Watts believes that some students may require additional support due to developing a chronic fear of violence.

Most adults think Black History Month is integral to the American story — but they disagree over whether it gets too much attention, according to a recent survey focused on polarization around American history and how to defuse the culture wars.

The results mean public schools need to do a better job of teaching both the history of minority groups and “what binds all of us together,” says Professor Jonathan Zimmerman, a #PennGSEExpert in the history of education.

Betty Chandy gives us five ways teachers can effectively and quickly use tools like ChatGPT today without compromising student learning.

Bonilla found that an ethnic studies course in a Bay area district increased engagement and graduation rates for students identified as “at-risk” of dropping out of high school. Now the state of California will see if ethnic studies can help every student in the state – an optimistic goal that’s not without challenges, she explains.

Sigal Ben-Porath criticized the "Chicago principles" in 2018, saying they offer false assurance to colleges and universities in relation to free speech.

Growing up, Ismael Jimenez loved learning but not school. Now an adjunct professor in Penn GSE's UTAP program, Jimenez explains what he means and makes the case that Africana Studies can save education in a recent op-ed for Education Week.

Nicole Carl says that teachers are feeling pressure from administrators to boost test scores.

The newly combined building “topped off” this week as part of the School’s first large construction project since 2001. Enrollment has more than doubled since then.

Zimmerman noted that "American exceptionalism" is a rallying cry for the political right, but is not enshrined in law as an educational goal.

Dean Pam Grossman says that teaching programs should recruit locally, explaining that many people will teach within 30 miles of where they went to high school.

Zimmerman explains that hoop earrings were popular among both genders long before they were referenced in rap songs.

Laura Perna explained that net price calculators can help Pell-eligible families determine financial aid eligibility, but not all universities have compliant calculators with updated cost information.

The annual event draws educators from around the country for a 3-day conference focused on equitable outcomes. Program alum Lawrence P. Ward and Dean Pam Grossman also received awards for their leadership.

Institutions need better data on faculty backgrounds, their experiences and working conditions, and (in)equities in measures of success, Laura W. Perna writes.

Readers came to the Penn GSE website for practical, easy-to-apply advice that resonated in classrooms and communities around the world.

She pushes back against labels that limit opportunities for bilingual children with dis/abilities.

Jonathan Zimmerman is lauded for having shaped educational practice and policy in 2022.

Eight University of Pennsylvania-affiliated researchers are ranked in the top 200 nationwide – and all eight are associated with Penn GSE.

There is a “linear relationship” between school attendance and academics, says Penn GSE professor Michael Gottfried.

Howard Stevenson, director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania shares insight on the importance of culturally responsive mental health treatment.

Howard Stevenson says that Black men share intimate and personal stories in barbershops, making them ideal places to help deal with emotional and physical.

Jonathan Zimmerman argues that it would be unlikely for a tenured professor like Professor Wax to be forced out simply because students were not interested in attending her classes.

These are the books on our nightstands ... and a roundup of the podcasts we can't get enough of, too!

After nearly two years of COVID-19-related crises, superintendents are concerned about burnout for themselves and the educators, staff, students and parents they serve. Penn GSE’s Kandi Wiens presented coping mechanisms from her research studying leaders in other high-stress jobs.

Michael Gottfried conducted a study on the correlation between school bus transportation and chronic absence, finding that children taking the bus are less likely to be chronically absent.

Howard Stevenson emphasizes the importance of men and boys from underrepresented backgrounds finding a trusted therapy outlet, as they can benefit from mental health services.

At the annual celebration, Penn GSE’s honored six alumni and hosted a panel on increasing access to higher education.

Penn GSE’s International Educational Development Program preps students to tackle systemic issues around the world.

Updates on a presidential visit, the new Penn GSE building expansion, and more.

Penn GSE’s Sharon Wolf explores the complexities of child labor and parental involvement in educational outcomes in West Africa.

Penn GSE is bringing hope and opportunity to a new era. In keeping with Dean Pam Grossman’s vision of access and inclusion, practical knowledge, powerful partnerships, and innovation for impact, Penn GSE is unleashing the power of possibility through education—building a diverse pipeline of the educators and leaders the world needs. The School is grateful to the generous donors who are investing in this work. Here are three stories of support for Penn GSE’s mission.

Penn GSE alumni bring diverse perspectives to their classrooms and make DEI a priority for their students.