Penn GSE News Archive
Colleges lavishing more financial aid on wealthy students
Citing Joni Finney's recent report that found that investment in merit aid is outpacing need-based aid, this AP piece discusses the reasons why colleges and universities are increasing merit aid to attract students from wealthier backgrounds.
The five things no one will tell you about why colleges don’t hire more faculty of color
Marybeth Gasman shares her thoughts on the reasons why more faculty of color are not being hired by colleges.
New Research: Chicago Teacher Eval Pilot Moved Out Struggling Teachers, Kept Stronger Ones
Matthew Steinberg's new Chicago study found teacher evaluation reform could improve the overall quality of teachers.
How do we stop the exodus of minority teachers?
Richard Ingersoll is quoted about teacher retention and minority teacher recruitment.
Welcome, Freshmen. Look at Me When I Talk to You
Jonathan Zimmerman writes that colleges should advise students to limit their digital technology use in the classrooms and dorms.
The new North-South divide: public higher education
Joni Finney's College Affordability Diagnosis is cited in this article on Southern universities and colleges disproportionate loss of funding and students.
Two-Thirds of U.S. 11th Graders Now Taking ACT, While Scores Drop Slightly
Shaun Harper comments on the effects on Black and Latino 11th graders of statewide mandatory ACT testing.
Virginia School District Disproportionately Punishes Black Students, Complaint Says
This article by Time cites Shaun Harper's report that examined disciplinary action in 13 states, finding that black students are suspended and expelled at much higher rates than their percentage of the student population.