Penn GSE Calendar

Calling all graduate students, faculty and mentors! For our second GPN Speaker Series event of 2025, we welcome Laura Murray and Kate Thorpe of Princeton-based GradTLC to lead and engage discussion on the current state of graduate education, why a focus on student well-being in this domain is essential, and how institutions might more effectively promote flourishing for grad students.

Leading Culturally Responsive Change: Learning from Leaders of Intentionally Diverse Public Charter Schools • 3700 Walnut • Room 250 • May 2 • 9:30 AM •

Join us for Dr. Abby Reisman's seminar “Challenges of Scaling Up Design-Based Curriculum Interventions." This event is hosted by Penn's IES Predoctoral Training Program and open to all Penn students, faculty, and staff.

Understanding the Role of Psychological Safety and Relational Trust in Enhancing Decision-making and Leadership Effectiveness in Public Schools • 3700 Walnut • Room 212 • May 2 • 12:00 PM •

Cohort 22 of the Mid-Career Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership spent this semester identifying, investigating, and improving programs or processes in their places of work. They will share their lessons learned and next steps on Saturday, May 3, 12:30–1:30 p.m., on the 3rd floor of the GSE Building. Light snacks will be provided.

LATINAS RISING: RECLAIMING POWER AND TRANSFORMING SCHOOLS • 3700 Walnut • Room 250 • May 5 • 1:00 PM •

LEADING FOR ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE : EVALUATING LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES THAT ENHANCE RESILIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONS • Virtual • May 6 • 8:30 AM •

A Qualitative Research Study on the Role of Executive Sponsorship in the Career Advancement of Black Executives in U.S. Companies • Virtual • May 6 • 1:00 PM •

The staff of the Education Entrepreneurship program at Penn GSE will give attendees a broad overview of the program.

Join us Thursday, May 8, at 12 p.m. ET for Focus Forward: The Future of American Education Policy, a virtual conversation with Arne Duncan and Penn GSE Dean Katharine Strunk. Hosted by the McGraw Center, this event explores federal leadership, bipartisan solutions, and bold ideas in education.

Join the Social Innovations Journal on Thursday, May 8, at 3:30 p.m. ET for a symposium featuring authors from The Future of AI in Education, a special edition of the Social Innovations Journal. Explore the promise, challenges, and ethics of AI in learning—from K–12 to higher ed.

Join PhilWP as we showcase the creative work of Philadelphia’s talented young writers and creators! Attendees will be able to visit tables run by local writing organizations and youth creators, join workshops to strengthen their writing skills, learn about being a published author, and much more.

An Exploration of Psychological Safety and Power Dynamics within the Business-to-Business Sales Context • Virtual • May 9 • 11:00 AM •

Eat, Pray, Love, Speak: The Commodification of Language Education for Tourism in Ubud, Bali • 3700 Walnut • Room 301 • May 9 • 1:00 PM •

"I'm a Kid but I Still Deserve Respect": Conceptualizing Youth Expertise • Virtual • May 12 • 11:00 AM •

“This is OUR Story!”- Critical Collaborative Embodied Composing using Drama Integration in a 2nd Grade Literacy Classroom • 3700 Walnut • Room 250 • May 13 • 11:00 AM •

“We carry our history with us” Examining the Emotionality of Teaching & Learning Histories of State Violence & Anti Blackness through Participatory Research • 3700 Walnut • Room 203 • May 15 • 10:00 AM •

Join us to learn more about Penn GSE's online master's program in Global Higher Education Management.

Join the Office of Student Success for the Penn GSE Capstone Showcase, where graduating students present final projects highlighting ideas, research, and solutions to today’s pressing educational challenges.

Join the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for a virtual information session that will provide insight into the admission process, financial aid opportunities, and the student experience at Penn GSE.

Intergenerational Inquiry into Social Media: Designing for Students and Educators as Co-Researchers • 3700 Walnut • Room 203 • May 19 • 3:00 PM •