Krystal Strong, Penn GSE
In the Media
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November 1, 2020
, The Washington Post

One week in the life of Philadelphia: A death, protests, the pandemic and election mayhem

Krystal Strong, an organizer of Black Lives Matter, told a crowd in Malcolm X Park: “We’re watching the way how Walter Wallace Jr. is becoming a symbol,” she said, “and we’re losing sight of how this was a human being.”

Ed Brockenbrough, Penn GSE
Awards & Honors
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November 1, 2020

Brockenbrough receives AERA’s Body of Work Award

Ed Brockenbrough received a Body of Work Award from the American Educational Research Association’s Queer Studies Special Interest Group.
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Sigal Ben-Porath, Penn GSE
In the Media
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October 30, 2020
, The Washington Post

Two key questions teachers should ask students after the election

Sigal Ben-Porath wrote a piece about how teachers can approach the many issues that will arise around the general election in 2020, after the polls close and votes are counted, which could take days or weeks.

Sigal Ben-Porath, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
October 30, 2020
, Pen America

The Common Room: Managing political difference on the virtual campus

Sigal Ben-Porath spoke with host Jonathan Friedman, along with guest Vicka Bell-Robinson, director of residence life at Miami University, about how campuses can facilitate respectful and productive dialogue across political differences during this tense time

Krystal Strong, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
October 28, 2020
, Billy Penn

How viral police shooting videos can mess with your mental health

Krystal Strong notes that viewing videos of police violence is more likely to trigger severe responses among Black and Brown Americans and chooses not to view or share such images anymore, but said that she and other activists grapple with the question, noting that it was evident the powerful video imagery after Walter Wallace, Jr. was killed was galvanizing during the protests in West Philadelphia.

Penn GSE News
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October 27, 2020
Roberto Gonzales

Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

Gonzales, an expert in how immigration policy shapes the lives of young people, will join Penn GSE and Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences in July.

Education Policy & Analysis
Language, Literacy & Culture
Penn GSE News
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October 23, 2020
The starting line for a running track.

William & Mary provides a testing ground for faculty involvement in college sports

Karen Weaver, an expert on college sports in higher education, argues that perhaps the disruption of 2020 is the perfect time for faculty to reengage with college athletics.

Higher Education
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
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Building a Community of Leaders: Penn GSE’s Chief Learning Officer Program Goes Virtual

Throughout a successful transition to remote learning, Penn GSE’s Chief Learning Officer program has focused on building community among leaders of workplace learning.

Leadership
Alumni
Special Topic: COVID-19
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Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020

Adapting in Times of Change: Penn GSE Alumni Shape Education’s Future

The role of educators and leaders worldwide is more important than ever in today’s landscape. Four Penn GSE alumni share the challenges they have faced as while charting a promising path forward.

Philadelphia Impact
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Alumni
Special Topic: COVID-19
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
Headshots of David Roberts (left) and Doug Korn (right) appear with a boxed headline that says “Harnessing the Power of Education.”]

Harnessing the Power of Education: Penn GSE Board Leadership Transition

Penn GSE’s new Board of Overseers Chair, Doug Korn, W’84, and his predecessor, David Roberts, W’84, support Dean Grossman’s vision and the School’s work creating opportunity through education.

Leadership
Faces of Philanthropy
Alumni
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
A logo made of dark blue, light blue, and bright red blocks appears against an ivory background. The logo reads, “Extraordinary Impact: The Campaign for Penn GSE."

The Campaign for Penn GSE: Creating Opportunity at Penn GSE and Beyond

The largest fundraising campaign in Penn GSE’s history, Extraordinary Impact supports faculty, staff, and students as they create opportunity through education.

Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Teaching & Learning
Faces of Philanthropy
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
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Recasting the Moment: Professor Howard Stevenson on Creating Change Through Racial Literacy

A nationally sought expert on racial stress and racial trauma, Penn GSE’s Dr. Howard Stevenson discusses the national landscape and how racial literacy can help create a better future.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Counseling & Psychology
Alumni
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
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Celebrating Virtually

Penn Alumni Weekend and Penn GSE Commencement went virtual for 2020, keeping the University and School communities connected from afar amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
Penn President Amy Gutmann, Sue McGraw, Harold McGraw III, Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman, and Catalyst @ Penn GSE Director Michael Golden at the February 2020 event launching the McGraw Prize partnership with Penn.

Three educators celebrated at Penn GSE as winners of the 2020 McGraw Prize in Education

‘We applaud teachers everywhere who share the common bond of inspiring others to learn and to grow,’ said Penn President Amy Gutmann.

Leadership
Sigal Ben-Porath, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
October 21, 2020
, UNC Program for Public Discourse

UNC Program for Public Discourse: Free Speech on Campus

Sigal Ben-Porath participated as part of a panel discussion, along with Greg Lukianoff and Dr. Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, about the current state of free expression on college campuses.

Penn GSE News
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October 13, 2020
Penn GSE professor Jonathan Zimmerman teaches a class.

Why America’s early childhood learning centers and K-12 schools are not part of the same system

Jonathan Zimmerman recently told the New York Times that the split dates back to education reformers wanting to improve schools, and keep babies safe.

Language, Literacy & Culture

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