Penn GSE News Archive
Civic education: Are students learning how to be good citizens?
Michael Johanek talks about the roots of American civic engagement.
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.
Fighting Racial Bias on Campus
In this interview, Shaun Harper discusses racism at universities and what universities need to do to combat it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
College Affordability In Pennsylvania
Joining WITF's Smart Talk, Joni Finney discusses college affordability.
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.
The future president I didn't notice in class
Jonathan Zimmerman reflects on Obama's presidency and humble character.
The trouble with Donald Trump? Inexperience
Jonathan Zimmerman shares his thoughts on Trump's unprecedented rise to the American presidency.
Morehouse president ‘disappointed’ by board’s decision to replace him
Marybeth Gasman comments on Morehouse College's board of trustees' vote not to renew the historically-black college president's contract.
Teaching across our differences in the time of Trump
Jonathan Zimmerman says educators who denounce racial and other social prejudices spurred by Trump's rise to the presidency need to check their political prejudice in the classroom, which could indoctrinate students.
By saying he's not a 'legitimate president,' John Lewis sinks to Donald Trump's level
Jonathan Zimmerman comments on the contentious exchange between U.S. representative and civil rights leader, John Lewis, and president-elect Donald Trump.
Scrutiny of New Koch Grant
Marybeth Gasman shares her concerns about the Charles Koch Foundation's $25.6 million gift to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The 2017 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
Eleven researchers from Penn GSE have made Education Week’s 2017 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings list.