June 21, 2024
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Penn GSE’s Center for Benefit-Cost Studies of Education makes the case for $5.1 billion education funding overhaul in Pennsylvania

Associate Professor Brooks Bowden explained the benefits of better school quality and fairness, which could include increases in high school graduation rates, college enrollment, new jobs, and long-term economic gains for the state, would greatly outweigh the hefty cost.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Education Policy & Analysis
June 7, 2024
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Penn GSE’s pilot ABCS elective builds new math friendships and curriculum along the way

The Math Tutoring in an Elementary School course, supported by the Netter Center, is open to Penn undergraduate and graduate students and aims to redefine traditional math tutoring.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
May 29, 2024
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Penn GSE team named to fourth cohort of Projects for Progress

The initiative provides University funding up to $100,000 for Penn teams piloting practical projects that address social justice issues in Philadelphia.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
May 29, 2024
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Dean Strunk advocates for student teacher stipend in the "Philadelphia Inquirer"

Katharine O. Strunk, dean of the Penn GSE, joins her fellow deans from prominent Pennsylvania institutions in highlighting the state's teacher shortage crisis.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
May 14, 2024
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Vicky Swanson, Hongyang Zhao, and Toby Johnson

A shared passion for community engagement

The Graduate School of Education helps students put their knowledge into practice through community engagement. Three soon-to-be graduates speak with Penn Today about how their service enabled them to deepen their connection with West Philadelphia.

  • Philadelphia Impact
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
May 6, 2024
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Education law lecture explores landmark case demanding equitable school funding for Pennsylvania

The panel covered the conditions in Pennsylvania that led to the lawsuit, what “equitable funding” could or should look like for the 500 diverse school districts across the state, and the specific needs and impacts in Philadelphia.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Education Policy & Analysis
April 22, 2024
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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.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Global Initiatives
April 8, 2024
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Gerald Campano

Penn GSE faculty and students to share expertise at AERA 2024 in Philly

Gerald Campano will also be honored with a lifetime achievement award for his professional achievements and mentorship work.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education
March 25, 2024
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker

Penn GSE announces Mayor Cherelle Parker as 2024 commencement speaker

Parker, who took office this year, has pledged to make strengthening Philadelphia public schools a priority of her administration.

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  • News from Penn GSE

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