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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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"If you are ready to challenge yourself, your preconceived notions, and the field, then Penn GSE is the place for you."

Lloyd M. Talley

Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development, Ph.D., 2018
Education, Culture, and Society M.S.Ed., 2014

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How to be a good parent and a good ally

Follow your child's lead. Be ready to do some work on your own.
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How to get even better at supporting your LGBTQ+ students

Culturally competent educators set the tone for positive learning environments, which creates space for all people, regardless of how they identify .

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Jun 15

Final Defense Hearing for OSCAR ARIAS

Jun 15

Learn Klaxoon By Playing Herd Mentality

Jun 17

Breakroom with the Community-Building Committee

Jun 23

Literary Lunch with Juliana - For Staff & Faculty

Jun 25

Friday Virtual Chats with Admissions

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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.  

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

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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.

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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. 

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Pam Grossman, Penn GSE Dean
"I'm a lifelong educator, and I believe education really does transform lives. I see the proof every day in the cutting-edge research of Penn GSE's faculty, and the exponential impact our alumni are having in schools and communities in Philadelphia and across the world."
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Across the country and around the world, education offers the promise of knowledge, skills, growth, and something more—a vital path forward for individuals and societies. Penn GSE is at the forefront of expanding education’s reach and boosting its effectiveness. We invite you to learn how our extraordinary people and programs are creating a world of opportunity.

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Penn GSE by the Numbers

#1Graduate School of Education
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2022
105 Years of innovating in education
Founded in 1914, we are one of the oldest schools of education
1,300Average student body in master’s and doctoral programs at Penn GSE