Penn GSE News Archive
Reducing mental health stigma in Black communities can prevent suicide
Howard Stevenson, director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania shares insight on the importance of culturally responsive mental health treatment.
Last cut for neighborhood barber after 70 years in West Philadelphia
Howard Stevenson says that Black men share intimate and personal stories in barbershops, making them ideal places to help deal with emotional and physical.
If Penn doesn't, will lack of interest force Amy Wax out?
Jonathan Zimmerman argues that it would be unlikely for a tenured professor like Professor Wax to be forced out simply because students were not interested in attending her classes.
Perspective | Common sense approaches to address bus driver shortages
Michael Gottfried conducted a study on the correlation between school bus transportation and chronic absence, finding that children taking the bus are less likely to be chronically absent.
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s Death Sparks Conversation on Suicide Prevention for Men of Color
Howard Stevenson emphasizes the importance of men and boys from underrepresented backgrounds finding a trusted therapy outlet, as they can benefit from mental health services.
‘Grow your own’ programs train high schoolers to become teachers. West Chester is joining the movement to combat the teacher shortage
Dean Pam Grossman says “grow your own” programs have been successful because if you recruit locally, people are more likely to stay.
How to Have Stress-Free Celebrations with Family Over the Holidays
A list of tips and tricks for a stress-free holiday season from Diana Wildermuth.
Online classes amid pandemic linked to higher psychological distress in college students
Jonathan Zimmerman claims that most higher education institutions have not taken adequate steps to determine the impact of remote teaching on student learning, and this lack of effort is the real scandal.
New Pa. standardized test scores show students haven’t rebounded since the pandemic
Jonathan Supovitz explains why he isn’t surprised by Pennsylvania students’ continuing low scores on standardized tests.
Damani White-Lewis joins faculty at the University of Pennsylvania
An interdisciplinary scholar who studies racial inequality in academic careers and contexts using multiple methods and theories from organizational behavior and social psychology, White-Lewis will teach and conduct research in the school’s Policy, Organizations, Leadership, and Systems Division.
‘Does anyone else cry after work?': Teacher Reddit Is the unfiltered voice of educators
Amy Stornaiuolo shares that Reddit forums can serve as a “canary in the coal mine” for understanding the state of the teaching profession. The posts on Reddit, she said, reflect a mentality of: “The kids are not all right; I am not all right; something is happening here.”
Josh Shapiro's victory in Pennsylvania gubernatorial race could bolster school funding
What does Josh Shapiro's win mean for education in Pennsylvania? The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently chatted with Penn GSE's Ericka Weathers and other experts about goals for the governor-elect.
A writer’s post and its consequences divide Latin American literary circles
Sigal Ben-Porath says that the vehemence of discourse on transgender issues makes sense given the hate speech and misapprehensions previously faced by trans people.
As Penn’s education dean prepares to leave, a record gift and No. 1 ranking are among accomplishments
A profile celebrates the career of Dean Pam Grossman as she prepares to depart her position in June. Highlights include a first-time No. 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report this year and the largest gift in GSE’s history from the Harold W. McGraw Jr. Family Foundation.
These 6 strategies can help schools tackle chronic absenteeism
Michael Gottfried speaks on the ways districts can both recognize and support chronically absent students. Gottfried lists examples to both spot patterns of absenteeism and provide support systems in order to prevent it.
Higher education’s role in democracy
Matthew Hartley shares his expertise on how his research on the civic purposes of colleges and universities helps foster democracy. He emphasizes that universities can become part of a longstanding effort that expands opportunity and strengthens democracy.