Penn GSE News
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June 22, 2022
Five attendees at the GSE Celebration

Penn GSE’s Celebration of Educators honors 6 alumni, highlights need for expanded access

Higher Education
Alumni
Penn GSE News
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June 17, 2022
Saryu Sanghani and Leland McGee holding their awards

Celebrating the 2022 Penn GSE Annual Award recipients

Commencement 2022 brings with it a host of honors, recognitions, and awards.

Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn GSE
In the Media
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June 14, 2022
, The Christian Science Monitor

One country, two histories: What does it mean to be an American?

The United States has come to an inflection point in our disagreements about what America is and what it means, says Jonathan Zimmerman.

Press Releases
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June 10, 2022

Penn GSE graduates a third-generation leader for its renowned Penn Literacy Network

Running the impactful Penn Literacy Network is truly a family affair. Lara Paparo, the program’s associate director, was recently awarded her doctorate of education from Penn GSE, making her the third generation in the family to achieve an Ed.D. here.
Language, Literacy & Culture
Penn GSE News
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June 10, 2022
Three generations of women

Penn GSE graduates a third-generation leader for its renowned Penn Literacy Network

Running the impactful Penn Literacy Network is truly a family affair. Lara Paparo, the program’s associate director, was recently awarded her doctorate of education from Penn GSE, making her the third generation in the family to achieve an Ed.D. here.

Language, Literacy & Culture
Penn GSE News
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June 9, 2022

Amid teacher shortage, Penn GSE experts weigh in

#PennGSEExperts Pam Grossman and Richard M. Ingersoll were interviewed for a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article about the looming crisis. Between 30 and 50 percent of new teachers now leave the profession after their first five years.

Education Policy & Analysis
Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Special Topic: COVID-19
Karen Weaver, Penn GSE
In the Media
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June 5, 2022
, Forbes.com

In NCAA Division I, new data shows burnout is rampant among administrators

While many former athletes, business majors and even some sports fans aspire to work in college sports, it doesn’t take long to realize that it cannot be defined as a typical 40 hour a week job, says Karen Weaver.

Howard C. Stevenson, Penn GSE
In the Media
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May 31, 2022
, Axios

Coping tips for parents and teachers after the Uvalde school shooting

Howard Stevenson provides tips on coping in the aftermath of the shootings in Uvalde, Texas.

Penn GSE News
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May 27, 2022
Photograph of mural depicting a group of students above the following quote: "Celebrate the highs. Hold on during the lows. They all have purpose."

New mural helps unite a school

A new mural at a Philadelphia-area high school is more than a colorful work of art. It’s the product of a hands-on learning experience that helped unite a local school community while promoting mental health. Penn GSE’s Consortium for Mental Health and Optimal Development was instrumental in designing the project and bringing partners together.

Philadelphia Impact
Counseling & Psychology
Special Topic: COVID-19
Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn GSE
Penn GSE News
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May 18, 2022

Professor Jonathan Zimmerman wins prestigious literary award

Penn GSE's Jonathan Zimmerman and editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson are recognized for their contribution to the conversation about free speech. 

Language, Literacy & Culture
Press Releases
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May 17, 2022

New indicators report shows escalating disparities for poor students, students of color

Report from The Pell Institute and PennAHEAD highlights stark differences in debt burden and benefits of higher education among ethnic groups in the U.S. – a gap that has significantly widened in recent years
Higher Education
Penn GSE News
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May 13, 2022
Seven children are spread out on a blackboard surface facing the ground, holding white chalks, and drawing various images including the earth, planets, stars, and a satellite.

Asking Questions and Building Bridges: Penn GSE Education, Culture, and Society Master’s Students Expand Opportunities for Learners

A desire to build bridges, create educational access, and learn about different facets of education led these two students to pursue the Education, Culture, and Society program at Penn GSE.

Global Initiatives
Teaching & Learning
Alumni
Penn GSE News
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May 13, 2022
Shiny blue hardhats with the “Extraordinary Impact” logo sit on a table.

Breaking Ground for Penn GSE’s Second Century: Penn GSE Launches Historic Building Expansion

A pivotal moment in Penn GSE’s history, the groundbreaking ceremony for the School’s dramatic building expansion marked the start of a project that will fulfill a vision of 'One Penn GSE.'

Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Teaching & Learning
Faces of Philanthropy
Penn GSE News
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May 13, 2022
Mid-career students chatting and taking notes on a table with an opened laptop.

Faces of Philanthropy

Three stories of support underline how giving to Penn GSE is opening doors and bringing hope and opportunity to a new era.

Philadelphia Impact
Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Faces of Philanthropy
Penn GSE News
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May 13, 2022
A disc with four images of educators and students with the title “Fueling Educational Leadership Across The Lifespan” in the center.

Fueling Educational Leadership Across the Lifespan: Penn GSE Develops the Leaders of the Future for PreK–12, Higher Education, and the Workplace

At a time of incredible flux, Penn GSE’s innovative leadership programs are helping create better school environments, amplifying the impact of K-12 leaders, shaping the future of higher education, and producing scholar-practitioners for the workplace.

Higher Education
Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Alumni
Penn GSE News
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May 13, 2022
Digitally illustrated human figures in different bright colors in stand on a newspaper page titled “JOBS” that contains various job listings.

Opening Doors and Reimagining Learning: Penn GSE Alumni Shape the Workforce

Four Penn GSE alumni representing varied sectors of education share innovative ways they are helping prepare the workers of the future.

Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Leadership
Alumni

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