July 26, 2024
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A young woman shoveling dirt at the Penn Park Orchard with other volunteers working and Patient Pavilion in the background

Environmental innovations initiative: From the classroom to the real world

The Project-Based Learning for Global Climate Justice research community at Penn empowers teachers to create active education experiences for students to learn about climate issues.

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July 19, 2024
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From Philadelphia to Seoul, global master’s program builds higher ed management

South Korean higher ed policy officer and Global Higher Education Management student Yangju Yi describes the master’s program as “eye-opening,” while her policy experience has enriched the class experience for her peers.

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June 3, 2024
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Sharon Ravitch discusses youth participatory action research at GPN Speaker Series talk

Ravitch's presentation, which took place on May 10, showcased her extensive experience and projects that span across diverse cultural contexts, emphasizing the transformative potential of participatory action research in fostering youth leadership and agency.

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May 31, 2024
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Headshot of Peter Eckel against a bookshelf

Penn GSE’s Eckel guides presidents, boards to improve governance

It’s more important than ever for school leaders to collaborate closely with their institution’s board of trustees.

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May 8, 2024
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Daniel A. Wagner awarded Fulbright for educational project in Japan

Wagner is awarded a Fulbright to lead an educational collaboration project in Japan.

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April 26, 2024
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Penn GSE faculty projects awarded grants by Penn Global

Sharon Wolf and Amrit Thapa are honored with grants for their innovative research projects.

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April 22, 2024
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A view of the 2023 courtyard and lobby additions to the Penn GSE building from above, showing their green roofs and rear facade

Penn GSE announces LEED Gold certification on Earth Day

Sustainable upgrades include green roofs, terra cotta and aluminum shading elements, mechanical system updates, and greater use of natural light, combining for 40 percent annual energy use savings.

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December 19, 2023
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Penn GSE 2023 Stories, clockwise from top left: Dean Katharine O. Strunk; Dr. James Lester delivers the keynote at the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership opening event; Suzanne McGraw is in the audience at an event, listening; Cover art for the second episode of the Educator's Playbook Podcast

Our top stories of 2023

Look back with us at some of the stories that defined 2023 for our community.

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August 11, 2023
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The six women in the inaugural cohort of Jacobs Fellows stand, smiling, in a classroom in front of a Penn GSE banner.

First year of Jacobs Fellowship inspired, funded six Penn GSE educational entrepreneurs

Six master’s candidates received funding from the Jacobs Foundation for their social impact ventures this year. Applications are being accepted for the next cohort until Sept. 15.

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May 12, 2023
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From left to right, University Grants Commission Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Penn GSE's Raghu Krishnamoorthy, Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and Penn GSE's Peter Eckel and Sharon Ravitch at Penn GSE and Anant National University's Future of Learning event in Ahmedabad, India.

Penn GSE and Anant National University collaborate on Future of Learning event in Ahmedabad, India

With a shared interest in designing more effective and inclusive learning strategies, Penn GSE and Anant National University hosted three dozen international educators for the Future of Learning International Design Collaborative March 28–30 in Ahmedabad, India.

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