Penn GSE News
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November 25, 2020
Jonathan Zimmerman, Pam Grossman, Amy Gadsden, and Jacques deLisle

International students, online learning, and freedom of expression

In a virtual forum moderated by Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman, Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn Law Professor Jacques deLisle, and Associate Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at Penn Global Amy Gadsden discussed the challenges of ensuring free speech in digital learning spaces.

Penn GSE News
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November 20, 2020
Jonathan Supovitz

The pandemic provided the perfect stress test. What have principals learned?

New research from the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) points to critical lessons principals have learned during the pandemic that can be used in planning for future emergencies.

Penn GSE News
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November 18, 2020
Jalil Bishop and the NAACP report cover

Black borrowers are hit hardest by the student debt crisis. Cancelling debt is part of solution, new report argues

Jalil Mustaffa Bishop, Vice-Provost Postdoctoral Scholar and Penn GSE Lecturer, recently co-authored an NAACP report examining the ongoing effect of student debt on Black students and families.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Higher Education
Penn GSE News
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November 13, 2020
The College Stress Text book cover with Robert Zemsky

Six trends that will influence higher education in 2021

Penn GSE’s Bob Zemsky detailed how many colleges were close to the financial brink just before the pandemic hit. Here’s what he says colleges face in the next year and beyond.

Higher Education
Penn GSE News
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November 11, 2020
College Hall

Board governance in the wake of a pandemic

Peter Eckel, an expert in higher education administration, argues that the challenges of the pandemic may offer boards an opportunity to evolve in ways that will be beneficial in the long term.

Penn GSE News
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November 6, 2020
Jennifer Stimpson

A role model for the changing face of science

Jennifer Stimpson, a chemist, teacher, and recent alumna of the Graduate School of Education’s mid-career program, was named an IF/THEN ambassador. The initiative aims to empower women in STEM to inspire the next generation of learners.

Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Penn GSE News
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November 2, 2020
Krystal Strong

Why did #EndSARS go global this fall?

Krystal Strong examines a youth-led protest movement trying to end police brutality in Nigeria.

Global Initiatives
Language, Literacy & Culture
Penn GSE News
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October 27, 2020
Roberto Gonzales

Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

Gonzales, an expert in how immigration policy shapes the lives of young people, will join Penn GSE and Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences in July.

Education Policy & Analysis
Language, Literacy & Culture
Penn GSE News
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October 23, 2020
The starting line for a running track.

William & Mary provides a testing ground for faculty involvement in college sports

Karen Weaver, an expert on college sports in higher education, argues that perhaps the disruption of 2020 is the perfect time for faculty to reengage with college athletics.

Higher Education
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
Penn President Amy Gutmann, Sue McGraw, Harold McGraw III, Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman, and Catalyst @ Penn GSE Director Michael Golden at the February 2020 event launching the McGraw Prize partnership with Penn.

Three educators celebrated at Penn GSE as winners of the 2020 McGraw Prize in Education

‘We applaud teachers everywhere who share the common bond of inspiring others to learn and to grow,’ said Penn President Amy Gutmann.

Leadership
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
Seven colorful thought bubbles, each with a silhouette of a person within it, are connected by a web. Within and outside of the silhouettes are symbols including computers, gears, targets, globes, a brain, and an eye. A headline reads, “Building a Community of Leaders: Penn GSE’s Chief Learning Officer Program Goes Virtual.”

Building a Community of Leaders: Penn GSE’s Chief Learning Officer Program Goes Virtual

Throughout a successful transition to remote learning, Penn GSE’s Chief Learning Officer program has focused on building community among leaders of workplace learning.

Leadership
Alumni
Special Topic: COVID-19
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Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020

Adapting in Times of Change: Penn GSE Alumni Shape Education’s Future

The role of educators and leaders worldwide is more important than ever in today’s landscape. Four Penn GSE alumni share the challenges they have faced as while charting a promising path forward.

Philadelphia Impact
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Alumni
Special Topic: COVID-19
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
Headshots of David Roberts (left) and Doug Korn (right) appear with a boxed headline that says “Harnessing the Power of Education.”]

Harnessing the Power of Education: Penn GSE Board Leadership Transition

Penn GSE’s new Board of Overseers Chair, Doug Korn, W’84, and his predecessor, David Roberts, W’84, support Dean Grossman’s vision and the School’s work creating opportunity through education.

Leadership
Faces of Philanthropy
Alumni
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
A logo made of dark blue, light blue, and bright red blocks appears against an ivory background. The logo reads, “Extraordinary Impact: The Campaign for Penn GSE."

The Campaign for Penn GSE: Creating Opportunity at Penn GSE and Beyond

The largest fundraising campaign in Penn GSE’s history, Extraordinary Impact supports faculty, staff, and students as they create opportunity through education.

Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Teaching & Learning
Faces of Philanthropy
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
Elementary school students sit at round tables in a classroom. Behind them are colorful decorations, classroom projects, and school supplies. A woman stands at the front of the room and a man sits to the left. A headline on the image reads, “Recasting the Moment.”

Recasting the Moment: Professor Howard Stevenson on Creating Change Through Racial Literacy

A nationally sought expert on racial stress and racial trauma, Penn GSE’s Dr. Howard Stevenson discusses the national landscape and how racial literacy can help create a better future.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Counseling & Psychology
Alumni
Penn GSE News
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October 22, 2020
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Education in Times of Change: Penn GSE Provides Leadership and Partnership for an Unprecedented Era

Amid a global pandemic and perhaps the largest civil rights movement in U.S. history, Penn GSE is embracing the shift to virtual education, providing resources to educators and leaders in the field at large, and addressing issues of race, equity, and access throughout the School’s work.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Counseling & Psychology
Teaching & Learning
Alumni
Special Topic: COVID-19

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