February 25, 2025
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Penn GSE grads found college counseling program based on values, not rankings

The subscription-based service is available to families and school counselors and is currently used in several Philadelphia-area schools, a national network of 25 charter schools, and even a school in Qatar.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Counseling & Psychology
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education
August 16, 2024
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Penn GSE expert offers college prep guide by grade

Diana Wildermuth emphasizes that high school is a journey of self-discovery. Teens and families can take steps each year toward post-secondary readiness.

  • Counseling & Psychology
July 12, 2024
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Sharon Wolf co-edits “Nature” npj collection on using social and behavioral science to address global achievement inequality

The collection underscores how inequality manifests across multiple levels, explores its effects on children, and highlights interventions to create supportive educational environments.

  • Counseling & Psychology
  • Teaching & Learning
June 14, 2024
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Howard Stevenson discusses stress of racial discrimination in the “Washington Post”

The Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education and executive director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative weighed in on a University of Georgia study revealing how discriminatory experiences could harm children’s development.

  • Counseling & Psychology
May 10, 2024
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Penn GSE leads efforts to address school mental health crisis

Penn GSE is pioneering multi-tiered initiatives to strengthen mental health support for students and educators across U.S. schools.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Counseling & Psychology
April 19, 2024
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New books by Penn GSE faculty tackle burnout immunity, fostering community-based research

Both books publish April 23 and explore topics deeply important to their authors.

  • Counseling & Psychology
  • Higher Education
February 23, 2024
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Penn Counseling Lab prepares counselors for future work with simulated sessions

The program at Penn GSE stands out in providing direct feedback from trained observers.

  • Counseling & Psychology
  • Higher Education
  • Teaching & Learning
January 30, 2024
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Kandi Wiens sheds light on burnout in recent article

Her insights emphasize the subtlety and gradual nature of burnout and outline its three primary features.

  • Counseling & Psychology
December 4, 2023
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Mental Health Crisis Takes Center Stage at Homecoming Panel

Benoit Dubé, Noémie Le Pertel, GRD’21, and Ariane Thomas discuss mental health across the learning lifespan with Dean Katharine Strunk.

  • Counseling & Psychology
September 15, 2023
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Charlotte Jacobs discusses trauma-informed practice in education at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls conference in South Africa

Jacobs was part of a panel discussion on the practice, which aims to arm students with coping skills and awareness to navigate their trauma in school and educational settings successfully.

  • Counseling & Psychology
  • Teaching & Learning

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