Penn GSE News Archive
PennWest is struggling. Its campuses are experiencing those challenges differently.
Joni Finney believes it's too early to judge PennWest University's success post-merger and advocates for innovative leadership from non-traditional backgrounds to address its challenges.
How to Refresh a Dwindling Pipeline of STEM Teachers? Researchers Share Strategies
Richard Ingersoll identifies a critical issue in education: the mismatch between the growing number of STEM classes and the declining preparation of teachers for these subjects. He notes the shift towards less experienced teachers, contributing to a "revolving door" phenomenon in schools, which impacts teacher retention and student learning.
A Global Intifada Sounds Scary, but "You Can't Just Limit Any Speech That Might Promote Violence"
Sigal Ben-Porath suggests that campuses should balance inclusion with free speech through specific rules, acknowledging the complexity of navigating controversial speech without undermining safety or diversity.
For Some Young People, a College Degree Is Not Worth the Debt
Laura Perna suggests that while community college is often promoted as an affordable educational route, it's not a universal solution due to limitations like accessibility and credit transfer issues, and emphasizes the need for a reevaluation of who bears the costs of higher education, advocating for a role for state and federal governments in making it more accessible and affordable.
When Mean Girls Grow Up
Charlotte E. Jacobs suggests that the "mean girl" archetype, often associated with middle- to upper-class white girls, needs reevaluation considering today's more intersectional understanding of girlhood and womanhood, taking into account factors like race, religion, and sexual identity.
College enrollment could take a big hit in 2025. Here’s why.
Peter Eckel suggests the impending decline in U.S. college enrollment is due to a shrinking traditional college-age population, driven by lower birth rates and reduced immigration.