Here, we’re driven by results.
As much as our work is focused on mastering a growing body of knowledge, we see the true benefit of our efforts when we get out into the world and put our knowledge to work. That’s how our work moves the world forward.
Penn GSE is a community built on educational excellence and expertise. Known worldwide for rigorous, cutting-edge scholarship, high-quality, student-centered instruction, and impactful, innovative practice, the School offers academic programs spanning the educational landscape, producing some of the most highly sought-after educators, leaders, policymakers, researchers, counselors, and entrepreneurs.
Research at Penn GSE
As a tier 1 research university our faculty, students, and research community have the support to pursue groundbreaking research.
Dean Katharine Strunk
“We have some of the most brilliant scholars in the world at Penn GSE, and everything we do here is intended to feed back into our communities—whether they’re here in Philadelphia, across the country, or across the globe.”
Explore Our Areas of Expertise
Empowering Educators
For decades, Penn GSE has partnered with The School District of Philadelphia to improve the academic achievement and life outcomes of Philadelphia children and youth. Today that commitment includes 400 activities that Penn GSE faculty, students, and conduct in more than 250 schools in the district.
Consequential Collaborations
Community engagement is at the heart of Penn GSE. Longstanding partnerships across our city, state, nation, and world connect the School's faculty, staff, and students with collaborators to address pressing, real-world problems.
Transformative Innovations
We are passionate about developing new approaches to address pressing problems and shaping the future of education in preK–12, higher education, and learning for working professionals.
Educating for Democracy
Engaged citizens must be able to openly express ideas, critically analyze arguments, and find shared humanity with those who think differently. Penn GSE is committed to honing those skills in its students.
Empowering Educators
For decades, Penn GSE has partnered with The School District of Philadelphia to improve the academic achievement and life outcomes of Philadelphia children and youth. Today that commitment includes 400 activities that Penn GSE faculty, students, and conduct in more than 250 schools in the district.
Consequential Collaborations
Community engagement is at the heart of Penn GSE. Longstanding partnerships across our city, state, nation, and world connect the School's faculty, staff, and students with collaborators to address pressing, real-world problems.
Transformative Innovations
We are passionate about developing new approaches to address pressing problems and shaping the future of education in preK–12, higher education, and learning for working professionals.
Educating for Democracy
Engaged citizens must be able to openly express ideas, critically analyze arguments, and find shared humanity with those who think differently. Penn GSE is committed to honing those skills in its students.
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