January 31, 2022
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After landmark partnership deal, Penn and Lea School look to the future

Following the formalization of a five-year, $4.1 million deal between Penn and Henry C. Lea Elementary School,  many throughout the city are wondering how the extra support will transform the school over the coming years.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
January 28, 2022
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Building off years of success, Penn and Lea School formalize partnership

The University and its Graduate School of Education will contribute more than $4 million to the West Philadelphia K-8 school throughout the next five years.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
January 27, 2022
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‘All powerful work is deeply personal’: Building this year’s Best Books for Young Readers list

Rabani Garg and Sibylla Shekerdjiska-Benatova discuss what goes into the creation of the Best Books for Young Readers list — and what it means to them.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Teaching & Learning
January 27, 2022
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Penn GSE’s Best Books for Young Readers 2021

Now more than ever, it is imperative that the stories we tell, read, and write are reflective of the histories and experiences of the many different communities that make up our world — communities which are often missing from bookshelves in schools and libraries.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Teaching & Learning
January 27, 2022
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A professor wearing a white shirt and striped tie addresses a classroom of students who are listening and taking notes. The screen in the background has a large pi symbol] [Photo caption] Dr. Zachary Hermann is executive director of Penn GSE’s Center for Professional Learning, which offers virtual programs to support educators at various levels in the face of changing educational environments.

Supporting Educational Leaders: Penn GSE Launches Strategic Leadership Certificate Program

One of many virtual offerings of Penn GSE’s Center for Professional Learning, the Strategic Leadership Certificate program is helping educators strengthen their effectiveness and deepen their impact.

  • Higher Education
  • Leadership
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
January 24, 2022
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Our top stories of 2021

As 2022 gets rolling, let's take one last look back at our top stories of 2021.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Leadership
  • Teaching & Learning
January 18, 2022
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Penn GSE Independent School Teaching Residency program expanding to include four more partner schools

St. Mark’s School, Kent School, John Burroughs School, and Marin Academy will join 17 host partner schools working directly with Penn GSE to provide intensive teaching fellowships to aspiring early career teachers.

  • Teaching & Learning
January 11, 2022
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Extraordinary Impact: Penn GSE Exceeds Campaign Goal

Penn GSE exceeded the largest fundraising goal in its history, dramatically increasing support for priorities across the School.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
January 6, 2022
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6 Ways to Discuss the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot with Your Students

  • Teaching & Learning
December 17, 2021
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New Penn GSE scholarship to open doors to future teachers and leaders

A transformational new scholarship at Penn GSE will provide significant funding to diversify the nation’s pipeline of teachers and educational leaders and propel work that benefits marginalized populations.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy

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