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Keeping students present: 4 ways to address absenteeism

Penn GSE’s Michael Gottfried shares four ways in which communities can lower absenteeism rates and increase student engagement.
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Explaining war to children: 6 tips from a Penn GSE expert

Penn GSE’s Dr. Marsha Richardson shares her insights.
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Virtual learning 2.0: 6 takeaways from two years of online learning

Renowned edtech expert Ryan Baker talks about what we’ve learned — and how educators can put that knowledge to work.
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Teaching beyond September 11

The history of the September 11 attacks is important. But Penn GSE’s Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher says we should show students how 9/11 has shaped our world.
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For parents with children getting ready to start kindergarten, focus on 3 things: reading, playing, and encouraging.

To help children prepare to start school, Katie Barghaus and Casey Henderson from the Penn Child Research Center’s Conquering Kindergarten initiative offer some tips.
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Tips to avoid burnout for teachers working this summer

Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts shares what educators can do to take care of themselves with less time to recharge this summer.
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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.
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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.
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