The Educator's Playbook

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

How to be a good parent and a good ally

Follow your child's lead. Be ready to do some work on your own.

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How to get even better at supporting your LGBTQ+ students

Culturally competent educators set the tone for positive learning environments, which creates space for all people, regardless of how they identify .

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Bringing theater into the classroom

Techniques and games from theater can be fun tools for building classroom engagement and tackling content in new ways.

Easing back into the classroom

Parents can help their kids prepare to go back to school in person. Focus on sleep. Talk about fears. And maybe get a new outfit.

For Parents

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

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.