John W. Fantuzzo, Penn GSE
Penn GSE News
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January 21, 2016

Brookings interviews John Fantuzzo and Dennis Culhane about big data

The founders of Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy talked about how communities are using integrated data now, and what’s next.

Education Policy & Analysis
Daniel A. Wagner, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 20, 2016
, Fortune

Virtual Reality Shines Light on Illiteracy at World Economic Forum

Wagner, UNESCO chair in learning and literacy, comments on value of considering illiteracy a foundational social problem. 

John W. Fantuzzo, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 19, 2016
, Brookings

The promise of integrated data systems for social policy reform: A Q&A with Dennis Culhane and John Fantuzzo, principal investigators, Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy

John Fantuzzo of Penn GSE and Dennis Culhane of Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice discuss their Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy initiative. 

Press Releases
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January 14, 2016

Study calls into Question the Effectiveness and Fairness of Many High-Stakes Teacher Evaluations

Matthew Steinberg's research shows evaluations based on observing teachers in the classroom often fail to meaningfully assess teacher performance.
Education Policy & Analysis
Penn GSE News
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January 13, 2016

New Penn GSE course examines the challenges of campus sexual violence

The course prepares the next generation of college administrators for handling the pressing problem of sexual violence on college campuses.  

Higher Education
Jonathan A. Supovitz, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 11, 2016
, Philadelphia Inquirer

Teacher vacancies lead to overstuffed classrooms, burnout

Jon Supovitz comments on the impact of teacher shortages. 

In the Media
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January 8, 2016
, The Washington Post

College sports exploits unpaid black athletes. But they could force a change.

NFL agent Donald Yee cites Shaun Harper's 2013 study on black male student athletes to make his case. 

In the Media
 | 
January 6, 2016
, Education Week

The 2016 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings

Ten Penn GSE professors named to Rick Hess's list of influential education scholars. 

Penn GSE News
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December 23, 2015

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas picks the best children’s books of 2015

Thomas’ selections highlight the best storytelling of the year that deals with issues like gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and socioeconomic class in ways that are real and empathetic.

Teaching & Learning
Race, Equity & Inclusion
In the Media
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December 23, 2015
, BBC News

'Having Hermione look like me is amazing'

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas comments on the new Harry Potter, noting "a definite shift towards what she calls colour blind casting."

Penn GSE News
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December 17, 2015

Mid-Career alumna recognized for doing more with less

Stacy R. Gill-Phillips one of ten primary and secondary school administrators across the country named as finalists for the 2015 the Escalante-Gradillas Best in Education Prize from TheBestSchools.org.  

Teaching & Learning
In the Media
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December 17, 2015
, L.A. Times

A diverse mix of picture books, perfect for reading aloud

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas reviews four books that are particularly well suited for sparking rich discussions with children and adults.

Sigal Ben-Porath, Penn GSE
Penn GSE News
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December 16, 2015

Ben-Porath: Teachers have a role in responding to anti-Muslim rhetoric

Writing in the Washington Post with Thea Renda Abu El-Haj, Penn GSE’s Sigal Ben-Porath offers practical steps for educators.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Sigal Ben-Porath, Penn GSE
In the Media
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December 16, 2015
, The Washington Post

How should schools respond to anti-Muslim actions against students?

In this essay, Sigal Ben-Porath offers 3 practical guidelines for schools and teachers. 

Penn GSE News
 | 
December 11, 2015

Leadership institutes change lives for Philadelphia area ‘diamonds in the rough’

For the last decade, the Delaware Valley Consortium for Excellence & Equity has created a space for middle and high school students to find their voice. 

Teaching & Learning
Philadelphia Impact
Yasmin B. Kafai, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
December 11, 2015
, Philadelphia Inquirer

Schools must make computer science a priority

In this op-ed, Yasmin Kafai advocates for increased computer science curricula on the eve of the Hour of Code. 

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