The Educator's Playbook

Research-backed strategies from Penn GSE to empower K-12 educators

Helping your student-athlete navigate recruiting and college athletics

Diana Wildermuth provides some pointers for parents and caregivers to help their student athletes navigate the college recruiting process.

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Dr. Howard Stevenson is seated in front of a high school classroom, facing students who are out of focus in the foreground. He appears relaxed and casual, resting his hands in his lap. He is wearing a grey suit with a purple tie and is listening to one of the students off-camera who is sharing an experience.

Four tips for confronting hate speech at school

Helping students who feel under threat is one of the hardest things a teacher or administrator can do. Howard Stevenson offers some ideas for creating safer spaces for students and educators alike.

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Five tips to help recharge before you burnout

According to a 2022 Gallup poll, teaching is among the most stressful occupations. Kandi Wiens, a researcher who studies burnout and emotional intelligence, shares some advice to help educators prioritize self-care and stress management.

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Six tips for explaining war to children

Marsha Richardson shares her insights for parents and teachers.

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Tips to make your classroom more welcoming for all learners

María Cioè-Peña reimagines inclusive classrooms for kids of multiple abilities.

Most Recent Podcasts

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Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment for ALL Students (S1E8)

How do you create learning environments that accommodate, and celebrate, all of your students' different backgrounds?

Teaching Critical Thinking: Media Literacy and Document-Based Historical Inquiry (S1E7)

Arming students with critical thinking skills is essential in this digital era. But how do we do that?

Improving Reading & Math Proficiency: the Mississippi Miracle and Redefining State Standards (S1E6)

Educators are all too familiar with the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP. It's known as the nation's report card– and as a country, our grades are dropping.

Combating Burnout: Strategies and Support for K-12 Educators (S1E5)

K-12 educators have the highest burnout rates of any segment of the U.S. workforce. We chat with two experts to help explore burnout's root causes, repercussions, and remedies.