Penn GSE News
 | 
October 19, 2021

Institute of Education Sciences announces 2021 fellows

The University of Pennsylvania’s IES predoctoral training program, led by Penn GSE’s Brooks Bowden and Rebecca Maynard, has announced this year’s nine awardees.

Education Policy & Analysis
Amalia Z. Daché, Penn GSE
Penn GSE News
 | 
October 14, 2021

Amalia Daché discusses Cuba advocacy on Gloria Estefan's Red Table Talk

Amalia Daché, a Penn GSE professor and Cuban-American activist, talks about the invisibility of Black-led movements in Cuba on Red Table Talk: The Estefans.

Global Initiatives
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Andrea M. Kane, Penn GSE
Penn GSE News
 | 
October 12, 2021

Andrea Kane, a new professor at Penn GSE, featured in The New York Times

Andrea Kane, who joined Penn GSE this year as a Professor of Practice in Educational Leadership, was recently profiled for The New York Times.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Leadership
Penn GSE News
 | 
October 5, 2021
A teacher works with two students

Blending academics and fun: Projects for Progress award powers local summer program from Penn GSE and Netter Center

A joint Penn GSE and Netter Center for Community Partnerships initiative meshed academics and joy to prepare students to return to classrooms this fall.

Philadelphia Impact
Press Releases
 | 
October 5, 2021

Winners announced for 2021 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

Since 2010, the competition has awarded more than $1.5 million in cash and prizes.
Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Reshma Saujani headshot
Penn GSE News
 | 
October 4, 2021

Keeping up with McGraw Prize Winners: Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code

2018 McGraw Prize winner, Reshma Saujani is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, the international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a computer programmer looks like and does. Saujani is also a bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and fierce advocate for girls and women.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Language, Literacy & Culture
Diane Waff, Penn GSE
Awards & Honors
 | 
October 1, 2021

The Philadelphia Writing Project, directed by Waff, receives $50,000 grant from the Library of Congress

The Philadelphia Writing Project, directed by Diane Waff, has received a $50,000 grant from the Library of Congress for a 12-month project.
Philadelphia Impact, Language, Literacy & Culture
Press Releases
 | 
September 29, 2021

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Announces 2021 Winners

One of the most prestigious prizes in education recognizes outstanding achievement in higher education, preK-12 education, and learning science research
Higher Education
Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Press Releases
 | 
September 29, 2021

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Announces 2021 Winners

One of the most prestigious prizes in education recognizes outstanding achievement in higher education, preK-12 education, and learning science research
Higher Education
Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Penn GSE News
 | 
September 28, 2021
Children at PAS celebrate

Penn GSE partnership school celebrates its second Blue Ribbon honor

Local educators, students, and education advocates came together to celebrate the Penn Alexander School, a partner of Penn GSE, which was awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award

Philadelphia Impact
Penn GSE News
 | 
September 28, 2021
Ruger, Lepore, and Grossman in the Q & A

Best-selling author Jill Lepore discusses teaching the U.S. Constitution during an era of constitutional crisis

Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman spoke with historian and best-selling author Jill Lepore at the School’s annual Steven S. Goldberg and Jolley Bruce Christman Lecture in Education Law

Teaching & Learning
Walter G. Ecton, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
September 28, 2021
, The Conversation

How better funding can increase the number and diversity of doctoral students

Walt Ecton discusses financial concerns as one of the most significant barriers to applying to doctoral programs. An introduction of comprehensive funding packages that cover tuition has led to an increase in the number and diversity of students in doctoral programs.

Michael J. Nakkula, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
September 27, 2021
, Billy Penn

LGBTQ students say high school support groups are life-changing. Why does Philly only have a dozen?

Mike Nakkula comments on the development of LGBTQ student support programs in the Philadelphia public school system. “Being closeted and hiding are major risk factors,” Nakkula said. “Creating spaces in schools where students feel like they have a chance to voice their concerns, that’s a critical developmental act.”

Penn GSE News
 | 
September 24, 2021
Young students sitting on the floor

Summer program in West Philadelphia focused on reconnecting students to the joy of learning

An inaugural Penn Projects for Progress program led by a Penn GSE team focused on reconnecting West Philadelphia students to school and one another, rather than academic remediation. 

Philadelphia Impact
Teaching & Learning
Penn GSE News
 | 
September 22, 2021
Student speaking in class

Major racial gap exists in Philadelphia area schools for AP enrollment, 6abc investigation finds

Commenting on a new 6abc investigation, Penn GSE’s Bob Jarvis offers some suggestions for addressing inequities.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Teaching & Learning
Michael A. Gottfried, Penn GSE
Penn GSE News
 | 
September 15, 2021

Regular bedtimes reduce absenteeism for kindergarteners, study finds

In new research published in the Journal of Sleep Research, Penn GSE’s Michael A. Gottfried and Texas Tech University’s J. Jacob Kirksey find that a regular bedtime improves kindergarteners’ attendance and decreases the likelihood they will be chronically absent.

Education Policy & Analysis

Pages