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Transforming Education

Preparing Teachers and Leaders

Innovating Locally, Nationally, and Globally

At Penn GSE, students and faculty enjoy an Ivy League environment that supports both practical knowledge building and high-quality research. Our alumni are recognized as some of the world’s most influential education leaders, and our distinguished professors are pacesetters in their fields.

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Over the next decade, Penn GSE will lead the world in producing consequential research and preparing learners to be impactful educational practitioners, scholars, and changemakers who work with diverse communities worldwide to define profound possibilities, address complex challenges, and secure education as the bedrock of democracy. This vision will guide our efforts to reshape educational outcomes and support a more equitable world.

Learn about our Strategic Vision

Dean Katharine Strunk
"Our goal with Together for Good is not just to meet the moment, but to make the moment in a spirit of togetherness. Our vision is built on deep collaboration—not only with educators, but also with policymakers, industry leaders, philanthropists, and communities around the world—because no single institution or sector can realize education’s brightest future alone."
Dean Katharine Strunk

News & Events

Two elementary school students speak and gesture to each other in a contentious conversation in front of a chalkboard with chalk speech bubbles drawn over each.
Sometimes student interactions turn contentious. Sarah Kavanagh explains how teachers can guide students in setting their own rules and norms for class discussions and enforcing those rules.
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Last year’s rollout of the redesigned FAFSA form was disastrous. Laura Perna offers advice to help you get through it this year.

Research & Innovation

From research centers to faculty projects and initiatives, Penn GSE has a legacy of innovation in education. Our wide-ranging work is all aimed at powering opportunities through education.  

Penn GSE Globe

From high-quality international degree programs to a stellar international student body, Penn GSE is committed to global education.

Global Initiatives >
Betty Chandy works with students on laptops

Catalyst @ Penn GSE: A center for education innovation.

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Penn GSE faculty members are some of the most knowledgeable and innovative experts on education in the world.

Find an Expert >

Our Work in Philadelphia

Penn GSE is not just located in Philadelphia—it is of Philadelphia. Our commitment to Philadelphia schools and the community is reflected through ambitious initiatives, projects, collaborations, and activities taking place across this vibrant city.  

Explore the work we do in schools and community organizations across the city by browsing our interactive heat map

Help Change Lives through Education

The people of Penn GSE create opportunity wherever they go—from reaching underserved populations, to crossing linguistic and national boundaries, to supporting the values of democracy, to inventing new approaches.

Learn about our priorities.

Penn GSE by the Numbers

  Penn GSE is a top-ranked Graduate School of Education by U.S. News & World Report
110 Years of innovating in education
Founded in 1914, we are one of the oldest schools of education
1,600Average student body in master’s and doctoral programs at Penn GSE