Penn GSE News Archive
‘A Fine Dessert’: Judging a Book by the Smile of a Slave
“Publishers are not thinking enough about who is reading these books,” says Ebony E. Thomas.
String of Shootings at Black Colleges
Marybeth Gasman comments on shootings at HBCUs in the context of other recent campus shootings.
Philadelphia's Maker Jawn program
Students in Yasmin Kafai's courses engage in creative work through Philadelphia's Maker Jawn program.
How will GOP candidates address this $1.3T issue?
"There is a broader affordability issue that the public is very concerned about," says Joni Finney.
Where do GOP candidates stand on student loan debt?
GOP talks student loans, but "none of them are going after the problem that caused this high debt," says Joni Finney.
What happens when police become school disciplinarians?
S.C. video shows "just a snapshot of a larger set of structural issues around discipline," says Shaun Harper.
Historically Black Colleges Offer Rewards for Those Who Finish, Study Finds
Marybeth Gasman comments: “There is considerable research that shows that HBCUs provide an empowering environment free of white racism.”
Hey, New Teachers, It's OK To Cry In Your Car
The more comprehensive a mentoring program, the more likely a new teacher is to stick around, says Richard Ingersoll.
Shifting from Star Performer to Star Manager
Annie McKee of the PennCLO & Med Ed programs explains the skills required to transition into a leadership role.
Schools, Government Agencies Move to Share Student Data
John Fantuzzo helps build the systems that allow agencies to share student data.
Want Impact in Education? Pay Attention To Ideas (Not Just Ventures)
Through the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition, Bobbi Kurshan wants to offer a mechanism to help passionate people define good questions and test good ideas.
Where kindergartners can be suspended for calling out an answer in class
Joan Goodman explains the problem with elaborate behavioral regimes.
McHenry County school districts build Common Core-aligned curriculum
Janine Remillard explains the benefits of teachers building standards-aligned curriculum in Illinois.
GSU, PSC team to aid minority males get bachelor's degree
Shaun Harper endorses GSU and PSC program in Illinois specifically intended to enable more black and Hispanic male students to attain a bachelor's degree.
A Papal Education
Dan Wagner makes the case for universal literacy.
A principal is pressed into classroom duty as math teacher shortage hits home
"National data confirm that math and science positions are the toughest teaching jobs to fill," says Richard Ingersoll.