November 29, 2017
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Annual writing and literacy conference brings Philadelphia educators to Penn GSE

The Teacher Research and Knowledge: A Celebration of Writing and Literacy conference, co-sponsored by Penn GSE's PhilWP and the Teacher Education and Reading/Writing/Literacy programs, emphasized teacher knowledge in reading and literacy practices.  

 

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
October 30, 2017
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Brett Barth, W’93, and Natalie Barth

Inspired by the work of Penn GSE, Brett Barth, W’93, and his wife, Natalie, have established a scholarship for future teachers.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
October 26, 2017
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Putting synthetic biology in the hands of high school students

Watch the video: Penn GSE's Yasmin Kafai is bringing the new field of synthetic biology into Philadelphia high schools.

 

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
October 24, 2017
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After working with Penn GSE researchers, Meredith School students take the lead in math class

Penn GSE and CPRE researchers partnered with the Philadelphia school to implement a student-based math workshop model.  

 

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning
October 14, 2017
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Penn GSE in Philadelphia: Partnering Locally for National Impact

Learn how Penn GSE’s partnerships are addressing public school students’ academic performance, physical health, and mental health.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
October 12, 2017
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New honor for pioneering faculty member Yasmin Kafai

Yasmin Kafai, the chair of Penn GSE’s Teaching, Learning and Leadership division, has been named the inaugural Lori and Michael Milken President’s Distinguished Professor in Education. 

 

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
September 27, 2017
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How mindful breathing focused Baltimore middle schools

Penn GSE doctoral student Rebecca Nyquist Baelen helped create a five-minute mindful breathing sequence for Baltimore teachers.

 

  • Teaching & Learning
August 3, 2017
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To change lives, Rob Connor is focusing on the whole family in Trenton school

In helping to found the Christina Seix Academy, Education Policy graduate Rob Connor wanted to rethink urban education.

 

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning
May 11, 2017
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Penn GSE’s Dr. Susan Yoon brings app inventor to Philadelphia schools

Penn GSE Associate Professor Susan Yoon wants science to empower students—both to develop the skills their futures will require and to live as engaged citizens.

 

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
April 17, 2017
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Fostering Civic Engagement: Two Penn GSE Professors Work to Close a Gap

What can educators do to produce active citizens? Learn what Penn GSE faculty Sigal Ben-Porath and Rand Quinn discovered by studying school environments.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni

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