Penn GSE News Archive
Harassment of female gamers an issue at SXSW and beyond
Yasmin Kafai notes that it's only recently that women players have been recognized as valid gamers in the eyes of companies.
Protests against campus racism don’t threaten free speech. They embrace it.
In this op-ed, Shaun Harper argues that campus protestors are looking for more dialogue, not less.
Now some schools are testing kids for their ‘grit’ and ‘joy’ levels. Really.
Sigal Ben-Porath and Joan Goodman make the case for why schools can't — and shouldn't — test for non-cognitive attributes.
Historically black colleges and universities struggle with new challenges, old inequities
In this radio piece, Marybeth Gasman talks about HBCUs and, specifically, Cheyney University in the Philadelphia suburbs.
What Does It Take to End a Teacher Shortage?
“The solution is to improve the job,” says Richard Ingersoll.
New Haven debate will focus on whether free speech is threatened on campuses
Shaun Harper takes to the debate stage at Yale for Intelligence Squared.
What’s the Best Way to Lead After a Racial Incident on Campus?
Shaun Harper advises college leaders to take a "clear-eyed" look at the campus climate that led to the incident.
New Program Aims to Boost Number of Latino Faculty
Further coverage of new Pathways to the Professoriate initiative from the Center for MSIs.
Study explores how black men find success in college
This story on Shaun Harper's recent study also appeared in U.S. News & World Report, The Washington Post, ABC News, and other outlets.
How to Hire for Emotional Intelligence
Annie McKee writes about asking the right questions to determine an applicant's emotional intelligence.
In Oakland, Building Boys Into Men
Shaun Harper comments on the need for cultural competency education for teachers.
Fundación otorga $5 millones para formar más profesores hispanos de humanidades
Pathways to the Professoriate initiative will develop Latino/a students to become faculty in the humanities.
The NCAA's Hidden Influence on High Schools
James "Torch" Lytle shines light on the NCAA's stranglehold on secondary education.
Class Composition Can Bias English Teachers' Observation Scores, Study Finds
Matthew Steinberg discusses what the study could mean for future policy choices.
Teaching Kids About Slavery: Picture Books Struggle With The Task
Thomas says children are ready to talk about race, slavery, and Black Lives Matter.
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.