August 10, 2021
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In California district, study finds Latinx students with Latinx teachers attend more school

In new research published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Michael Gottfried (Penn GSE), J. Jacob Kirksey (Texas Tech) and Tina L. Fletcher (Penn) examine the impact of having a same-race teacher on attendance.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning
July 29, 2021
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How school leaders can support project-based learning

Project-based learning could change the game for students this fall. Sarah Schneider Kavanagh and Zachary Herrmann have some thoughts on what school leaders need to do to support it.

  • Teaching & Learning
July 19, 2021
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What should come next for learning engineering?

A new report from Ryan Baker and the Penn Center for Learning Analytics examines the emerging field of learning engineering and recommends top opportunities where researchers and practitioners should focus their energies.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
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
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
June 30, 2021
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Ryan Baker at the front of a classroom gesturing toward information projected onto a screen.

Learning technologies aren’t making a difference in classrooms. To change that, focus on how they are used.

Learning technologies are often dropped into classrooms without the crucial context on how to use them that is needed, says Penn GSE’s Ryan Baker.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
June 21, 2021
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Alumni share lessons from leading in times of uncertainty

Three distinguished Penn GSE alumni shared their perspectives on finding strength in the face of adversity, supporting mental health, and rallying to improve social justice.

  • Higher Education
  • Leadership
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
May 26, 2021
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Pam Grossman joins leaders challenging schools to do better than just a “return to the old normal” in new report

Penn GSE’s dean and peers from the Learning Policy Institute advocate for accelerating systems change in the wake of the pandemic.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Special Topic: COVID-19
May 17, 2021
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Celebrating Extraordinary Impact: The Campaign for Penn GSE

The largest fundraising effort in Penn GSE’s history is helping the School realize its five priorities and provide learners with the foundation for lifelong opportunity.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
May 11, 2021
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Penn GSE teams competing in NSF’s STEM for All video showcase

Go vote for teams led by Caroline Ebby and Yasmin Kafai in the Public Choice competition.

  • Teaching & Learning

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