October 28, 2021
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Multiple Pathways to Excellence: Penn GSE Prepares Teachers to Transform Lives

Recent graduates of Penn GSE’s three teacher education master’s programs are implementing what they’ve learned, showing a deep commitment to their students’ futures as they teach mathematics, English, and science.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
October 14, 2021
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Amalia Daché discusses Cuba advocacy on Gloria Estefan's Red Table Talk

Amalia Daché, a Penn GSE professor and Cuban-American activist, talks about the invisibility of Black-led movements in Cuba on Red Table Talk: The Estefans.

  • Global Initiatives
  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
October 12, 2021
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Andrea Kane, a new professor at Penn GSE, featured in The New York Times

Andrea Kane, who joined Penn GSE this year as a Professor of Practice in Educational Leadership, was recently profiled for The New York Times.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Leadership
October 4, 2021
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Keeping up with McGraw Prize Winners: Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code

2018 McGraw Prize winner, Reshma Saujani is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, the international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a computer programmer looks like and does. Saujani is also a bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and fierce advocate for girls and women.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
September 22, 2021
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Major racial gap exists in Philadelphia area schools for AP enrollment, 6abc investigation finds

Commenting on a new 6abc investigation, Penn GSE’s Bob Jarvis offers some suggestions for addressing inequities.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
September 6, 2021
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Keeping up with McGraw Prize Winners: Deborah Bial, President and Founder of The Posse Foundation

2013 McGraw Prize winner, Deborah Bial is the President and Founder of the nonprofit, The Posse Foundation which uses its signature Posse model to support young scholars with diverse demographic backgrounds through attending, enrolling and completing college and emerging as strong leaders from diverse backgrounds who are able to develop consensus solutions to complex social problems.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Higher Education
July 1, 2021
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Preparing Future Citizens: Penn GSE Alumni Advance Education for Civic Life

By teaching, implementing curricula, creating experiences outside of the classroom, and engaging undergraduates in community service, these alumni are preparing the next generation for U.S. civic life.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
  • Special Topic: COVID-19
July 1, 2021
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Collaborating with Communities: Professor Vivian Gadsden Works to Help Children and Families

Educational and social inequities have long been top of mind for Penn GSE’s Professor Vivian Gadsden, who works with families and educators to uplift the underserved and develop a new definition of child well-being.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Alumni
July 1, 2021
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The Future of Higher Education: Penn GSE Faculty, Students, and Alumni Look Ahead

Seeing hope amidst current challenges, Penn GSE professors, scholars, and graduates are examining the changing landscape of higher education and envisioning opportunities to advance educational opportunity and racial justice.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Higher Education
  • Alumni
  • Special Topic: COVID-19
June 30, 2021
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From research to practice, Charlotte Jacobs is busting myths and inspiring action

Penn GSE’s Dr. Charlotte Jacobs talks about her approach to research, the intersection of research and practice, and how she’s aiming to increase access to her work.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning

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