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.
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.
From high-quality international degree programs to a stellar international student body, Penn GSE is committed to global education.
Catalyst @ Penn GSE: A center for education innovation.
Penn GSE faculty members are some of the most knowledgeable and innovative experts on education in the world.
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.
"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."
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.