The Next Generation of Intellectual Leaders

How does culture shape children's social and emotional development? That's the big question Penn GSE Professor Xinyin Chen seeks to answer in his research.

In a high-tech state, too little homegrown talent
Washington boasts one of the country’s most high-tech economies, but the state’s higher education system isn’t producing enough workers who are qualified for available jobs.
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A Convenient Truth
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have helped to create educational equity for Blacks, but new research finds their existence has also benefited Whites.
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A State of Decay
During the past decade, Illinois has experienced substantial declines in higher education performance, and the situation doesn't look to improve anytime soon.
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A Global Educator Lands in Kenya
Christopher Steel, a 2009 graduate of Penn GSE's Mid-Career Doctoral Program, is working to create e-centered learning environments in Kenya.
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Bringing Street Lit to the Library
How can libraries keep up with changing community literary culture? One Penn GSE student thinks she's found an answer.
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Teresa P. Pica, In Memoriam

Penn GSE Professor Teresa Pica, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of second language acquisition, passed away on November 14.

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Have an idea to transform education?

The 2012 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition is accepting applications.

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Why choose Penn GSE?

Current students talk about why Penn GSE was their top choice for graduate study - and how they know they made a smart decision.

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Weighing in on the Dream Act
America can't afford to deny higher education to undocumented immigrant students, argues Laura Perna.
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Minority Teacher Shortage: Fact or Fiction?
A new study from Richard Ingersoll tells a "good news, bad news" story.
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“Penn, Drexel, and U. Sciences have had some pretty remarkable success in improving the fate of the communities around us, and if we’re really committed to the urban world, we’re going to have to reach further."
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