Penn GSE News
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December 16, 2022
The words "Faces of Philanthropy" above headshots of David M. Brush and John Henry and a photo of Catherine Jerie holding a microphone and speaking in front of a Penn GSE banner

Penn GSE is bringing hope and opportunity to a new era. In keeping with Dean Pam Grossman’s vision of access and inclusion, practical knowledge, powerful partnerships, and innovation for impact, Penn GSE is unleashing the power of possibility through education—building a diverse pipeline of the educators and leaders the world needs. The School is grateful to the generous donors who are investing in this work. Here are three stories of support for Penn GSE’s mission.

Penn GSE News
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December 16, 2022
A headshot of Sharon Wolf smiling in profile in her classroom.

Penn GSE’s Sharon Wolf explores the complexities of child labor and parental involvement in educational outcomes in West Africa.

Penn GSE News
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December 16, 2022
Dean Pam Grossman and President Liz Magill stand outside the Penn GSE building expansion project on a tour as the dean gestures at the construction.

Updates on a presidential visit, the new Penn GSE building expansion, and more.

Penn GSE News
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December 16, 2022
Students sit around four round tables as Ameena Ghaffar - Kucher leads the class with a screen behind her with a projection on it that reads “Pause and Reflect.”

Penn GSE’s International Educational Development Program preps students to tackle systemic issues around the world.

Penn GSE News
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December 16, 2022
Aizhan Kul - Mukhammed, Ufuoma C. Abiola, Matt Hartley, Melissa Calvert, Robert Asante stand in a line smiling in front of GSE balloons.

At the annual celebration, Penn GSE’s honored six alumni and hosted a panel on increasing access to higher education.

Howard C. Stevenson, Penn GSE
In the Media
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December 15, 2022
, BNN Bloomberg

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s Death Sparks Conversation on Suicide Prevention for Men of Color

Howard Stevenson emphasizes the importance of men and boys from underrepresented backgrounds finding a trusted therapy outlet, as they can benefit from mental health services. 

Penn GSE News
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December 13, 2022
Professors Andrea Kane and Sigal Ben-Porath seated on stage with Dean Pam Grossman during a recent panel discussion about free speech. Dr. Kane is speaking and the other two panelists are looking at her intently.

Professors Sigal Ben-Porath and Andrea M. Kane discussed current challenges to free speech in K–12 and higher education with Dean Pam Grossman in front of alumni and friends. The challenges aren’t new, but they’re being amplified by increased polarization in our society.

Penn GSE News
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December 13, 2022
Portrait of Damani White-Lewis outdoors, smiling, with a green leafy background. He is wearing a tan sports jacket.

His goal is to shift hiring and retention practices in higher ed through data, interventions, and conversations about racialized organizational dynamics.

Pam Grossman, Penn GSE
In the Media
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December 11, 2022
, Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Grow your own’ programs train high schoolers to become teachers. West Chester is joining the movement to combat the teacher shortage

Dean Pam Grossman says “grow your own” programs have been successful because if you recruit locally, people are more likely to stay.

Bodong Chen, Penn GSE
Penn GSE News
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December 7, 2022

It is not enough for students to learn information others have discovered; future workers in today’s knowledge economy need to become knowledge builders.

Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn GSE
In the Media
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December 1, 2022
, The Washington Times

Online classes amid pandemic linked to higher psychological distress in college students

Jonathan Zimmerman claims that most higher education institutions have not taken adequate steps to determine the impact of remote teaching on student learning, and this lack of effort is the real scandal.

Diana Wildermuth, Penn GSE
In the Media
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December 1, 2022
, Philadelphia Magazine

How to Have Stress-Free Celebrations with Family Over the Holidays

A list of tips and tricks for a stress-free holiday season from Diana Wildermuth.

Jonathan A. Supovitz, Penn GSE
In the Media
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November 28, 2022
, Philadelphia Inquirer

New Pa. standardized test scores show students haven’t rebounded since the pandemic

Jonathan Supovitz explains why he isn’t surprised by Pennsylvania students’ continuing low scores on standardized tests.

Penn GSE News
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November 28, 2022
A photo taken at the conference with a group of educators, presenters and attendees standing in a semi-circle.

The conference organized by Catalyst @ Penn GSE and the Centennial School District focused on innovative ways to encourage family and community engagement in schools. It attracted educators from 12 states.

Damani White-Lewis, Penn GSE
In the Media
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November 19, 2022
, Ampersand

Damani White-Lewis joins faculty at the University of Pennsylvania

An interdisciplinary scholar who studies racial inequality in academic careers and contexts using multiple methods and theories from organizational behavior and social psychology, White-Lewis will teach and conduct research in the school’s Policy, Organizations, Leadership, and Systems Division.

Penn GSE News
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November 18, 2022
Raghu Krishnamoorthy head shot

Raghu Krishnamoorthy, Ed.D., was named director of the Graduate School of Education’s Penn Chief Learning Officer (CLO) doctoral program in June 2022. He graduated the month before from the same CLO training program.

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