We do what we do because we believe in the incredible power that education can have to serve the greater good and address society’s challenges. And whether we are researchers, teachers, administrators, legislators, corporate professionals, or counselors, we are united in our mission to use the power of education to deliver new possibilities and drive more positive outcomes.
Philadelphia Impact
Our location is an important part of our story. Not only because Philadelphia is full of opportunities to put our work into action but because it’s the beginning of a global network of classrooms, schools, communities, and other places where our students and alumni are making change.
Research and Initiatives
Penn GSE is a pioneer in innovation and entrepreneurship in education. We are passionate about developing new approaches to pressing problems in education and shaping the future of education across preK–12, higher education, and learning for working professionals.
Educational Leadership
In today’s dynamic educational landscape, leaders are confronted with unparalleled challenges. Whether you're navigating complex politics, improving student retention rates, or cultivating a thriving workforce, the demand for expert guidance and evidence-based solutions has never been more pressing. Penn GSE is preparing leaders to meet today’s and future challenges.
Philadelphia Impact
Our location is an important part of our story. Not only because Philadelphia is full of opportunities to put our work into action but because it’s the beginning of a global network of classrooms, schools, communities, and other places where our students and alumni are making change.
Research and Initiatives
Penn GSE is a pioneer in innovation and entrepreneurship in education. We are passionate about developing new approaches to pressing problems in education and shaping the future of education across preK–12, higher education, and learning for working professionals.
Educational Leadership
In today’s dynamic educational landscape, leaders are confronted with unparalleled challenges. Whether you're navigating complex politics, improving student retention rates, or cultivating a thriving workforce, the demand for expert guidance and evidence-based solutions has never been more pressing. Penn GSE is preparing leaders to meet today’s and future challenges.
By the Numbers
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Millions Learners impacted by the Penn GSE Community every year
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1600+ Students
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5:1 Student:Faculty Ratio
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40% International students in 2024
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20K+ Penn GSE Alumni Network
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90+ Countries where our Alumni live and work
Leadership and Administration
Katharine O. Strunk joined the University of Pennsylvania as the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and the George and Diane Weiss Professor of Education in July 2023. She is nationally renowned for her partner-driven research and leadership, which has brought multimethod, collaborative scholarship to bear on pressing questions facing education and educators. Learn more about our administration and board of advisors.
Our Faculty
Penn GSE faculty are some of the most knowledgeable and innovative experts on education and human development.
Our faculty and students engage in groundbreaking research and practice around the world. They partner with government agencies and NGOs to improve early childhood learning in Ghana. They help governments in emerging democracies and post-Soviet countries develop higher education institutions. They advise agencies and schools in Asia on assessing young children’s English language skills. They are charting new pathways for educational leadership and having an impact far beyond the borders of our campus.
They are charting new pathways for educational leadership and having an impact far beyond the borders of our campus. As a student you will be collaborating and learning directly from the scholarship of the pace setters in education. Search our Faculty Directory.
2024 Faculty by the Numbers
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48% Standing Faculty Are People of Color
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$53M Funded Research Grants & Contracts
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9 Faculty Named 2024 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Ranking
Take a Tour
Penn GSE provides incredible spaces for learning and connection.
Accreditation Language
The University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the MiddleStates Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000. www.msche.org.
The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Information about Penn’s accreditation with MSCHE is available here.
To make a complaint to MSCHE, visit this website.
For more information about Penn’s accreditation status, visit the Penn Provost website.