Michael C. Johanek, Penn GSE
In the Media
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February 3, 2017
, CQ Researcher

Civic education: Are students learning how to be good citizens?

Michael Johanek talks about the roots of American civic engagement. 

Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
February 3, 2017
, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Trump Can’t Cut Off Berkeley’s Funds by Himself. His Threat Still Raised Alarm.

"It’s ridiculous and frightening for the president to be threatening to withhold money based on his perception of what’s happening with free speech on campus," said Jonathan Zimmerman.

In the Media
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February 2, 2017
, The New York Times

Fighting Racial Bias on Campus

In this interview, Shaun Harper discusses racism at universities and what universities need to do to combat it. 

Penn GSE News
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February 2, 2017

Higher Education Leadership: Beyond “Sanctuary”

After the uncertainty created by Donald Trump’s executive order banning people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S., leaders at American universities need to be very clear about what they can — and can’t — do to protect their students and faculty, says Penn GSE Associate Dean Matthew Hartley. 

Higher Education
Press Releases
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February 2, 2017

Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions Names First Cohort of Latino Scholars on the Pathway to the Professoriate

In the next five years, 90 undergraduates from Hispanic Serving Institutions will be supported by the $5.1 million program to train more Latinos for academic careers.
Higher Education
Penn GSE News
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February 1, 2017

Finney: Unaffordable colleges hurting Pennsylvania’s economy

Appearing on WITF, Finney discussed the state’s poor ranking in her College Affordability Diagnosis.

Higher Education
Education Policy & Analysis
Penn GSE News
 | 
January 31, 2017

Penn GSE student helps local immigrants and refugees learn English

“I am providing a service to the community by teaching, but I am also learning through the service,” says Anne Pyzocha, a student in the Educational Linguistics Division, specializing in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or TESOL.

Teaching & Learning
Philadelphia Impact
Harris Sokoloff, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 30, 2017
, Philadelphia Inquirer

Satullo: Five tips for talking to the other side

Harris Sokoloff is mentioned in this op-ed by co-founder of the Penn Project for Civic Engagement.

Marybeth Gasman, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 30, 2017
, The Charlotte Observer

Will GOP’s latest effort to reach out to black community last?

Marybeth Gasman reacts to the planned meeting of HCBU leaders and congressional Republicans, as well as at least one official from Trump's White House.

Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn GSE
In the Media
 | 
January 30, 2017
, New York Daily News

It’s not just that President Trump lies — it’s how

In this op-ed, Jonathan Zimmerman compares President Trump's lies with the lies of other US presidents.

Penn GSE News
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January 24, 2017

Students create wearable tech to learn computer science

With a new curriculum, Penn GSE’s Yasmin Kafai aimed to show high schoolers what’s inside their Fitbits. 

Teaching & Learning
Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 24, 2017
, Los Angeles Times

Protests are one thing. Voting is another

In this op-ed, Jonathan Zimmerman comments on the Women's March and the recent US presidential election's low voter turnout among Democrats.

Joni Finney, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 23, 2017
, witf

College Affordability In Pennsylvania

Joining WITF's Smart Talk, Joni Finney discusses college affordability.

In the Media
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January 19, 2017
, Times Higher Education

A new frontier: US academia under President Trump

Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby comment on the political, social, and educational impact of a Trump presidency.

H. Gerald Campano, Penn GSE
Awards & Honors
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January 19, 2017

Community-Based Research Across Languages and Cultures: Educational Access for Immigrant Populations and Students and Families of Color

Penn GSE’s research-practice partnership with the Aquinas Center, a faith-based community organization, received a $400,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation to fund the expansion of methodologies, solidify technological infrastructure, and support Aquinas Center community members. The long-term partnership draws on the...

Jonathan Zimmerman, Penn GSE
In the Media
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January 18, 2017
, USA Today

The future president I didn't notice in class

Jonathan Zimmerman reflects on Obama's presidency and humble character.

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