December 23, 2015
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Ebony Elizabeth Thomas picks the best children’s books of 2015

Thomas’ selections highlight the best storytelling of the year that deals with issues like gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and socioeconomic class in ways that are real and empathetic.

 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
December 16, 2015
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Ben-Porath: Teachers have a role in responding to anti-Muslim rhetoric

Writing in the Washington Post with Thea Renda Abu El-Haj, Penn GSE’s Sigal Ben-Porath offers practical steps for educators.

 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
November 10, 2015
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NYT features Ebony Elizabeth Thomas on children’s literature and race

In the NYT, Ebony Thomas states that the book A Fine Dessert presents a “degrading” depiction of an enslaved African-American mother and daughter in 1810 South Carolina. 

 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
August 25, 2015
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NYT: Harper report reveals racial disparity in school discipline across the South

The new study from the Center for Race and Equity in Education offers a school district-by-district look at suspensions and expulsions in 13 Southern states. 

 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
June 5, 2015
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Penn Summit on Black Girls and Women in Education aims to make a difference

Panelists and a keynote speaker challenged attendees to engage voices of Black girls and women and create action plans for the future.

 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
May 4, 2015
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Shaun Harper, Michael Nutter, and John Legend named to My Brother's Keeper Alliance

Penn GSE Professor Shaun R. Harper has been appointed to the MBK Alliance Advisory Council, along with Penn alumnus Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. Penn alumnus John Legend has been named Honorary Chairman of the Alliance. President Barack Obama announced the launch of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance (“MBK Alliance”), which aims to make the American Dream available to all boys and young men of color by eliminating gaps in their opportunities and outcomes. 

 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
February 18, 2015
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Shaun Harper leading new national initiative to help boys and men of color succeed

RISE (Research, Integration, Strategy and Evaluation) for Boys and Men of Color aims to bridge research to practice to improve communities.

 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion

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