The Educator's Playbook

Providing K-12 educators and parents with Penn GSE research they can put into practice.

Leading in a crisis

Deans Pam Grossman and Erika James argue that to be prepared leaders need to consider the necessary crisis leadership practices that should occur before, during, and after a crisis happens.

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Dean Pam Grossman, of the Graduate School of Education, left, and Dean Erika James, of the Wharton School.

A tutor and a student read a graphic novel together.

What to look for in a tutor

Whether tutoring your child yourself or hiring someone to help, Anne Pomerantz explains what makes tutoring effective.

For Parents

A drawing of the attack on the US Capitol by 8-year-old AD.

Talking to kids about the attack on the Capitol

Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher says to start by listening and use clear language.

For Parents

How teachers can talk about violence at the Capitol

Sigal Ben-Porath, an expert in civic education, says teachers need to be prepared for these important conversations.

A selection of books from the 2020 list of Best Books for Young Readers.

The Best Books for Young Readers of 2020

In a hard year, these stories offered a hopeful vision of a more inclusive and just world.

For Parents