Through rigorous quantitative research, we unleash robust, data-driven evidence that drives improvements in education and social policy.
Our world-class researchers partner with state and federal agencies, school districts, and nonprofit organizations here in Philadelphia and around the world to conduct and assess educational interventions, including randomized controlled trials and rapid-cycle evaluations.
Research and Action Initiatives
Our world-class researchers partner with state and federal agencies, school districts, and nonprofit organizations here in Philadelphia and around the world to conduct and assess educational interventions, including randomized controlled trials and rapid-cycle evaluations.
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Center on Standards, Alignment, Instruction, and Learning
The Center on Standards, Alignment, Instruction, and Learning (C-SAIL) examines how college- and career-ready standards are implemented, if they improve student learning, and what instructional tools measure and support their implementation.
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Consortium For Policy Research In Education
The Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) is a joint effort of seven graduate schools of education. Its research focuses on school reform, governance, policy, and finance.
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CPRE Mathematics Formative Assessment Project
The Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) is a large-scale field trial of a mathematics formative assessment program conducted by CPRE and funded by the National Science Foundation.
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The RIPPLE Lab
The Research and Interventions Promoting Positive Learning Environments (RIPPLE) Lab group conducts research on how children’s early education experiences shape their development and learning, and how policies and programs can improve these experiences.
Quantitative Methods News
With funding from the Neubauer Family Foundation, the program was created in direct response to the School District of Philadelphia’s call for targeted support in Algebra 1 instruction.
On May 17, in the Palestra, Penn GSE commemorated the achievements of the roughly 600 master’s and doctoral graduates at this year’s Commencement ceremony.
This spring, those honors include three Spencer Foundation grants, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, and more.
Professor of Practice Andrea Kane emphasizes the importance of educators and school leaders engaging with themselves, each other, and their school communities to navigate district policies, state laws, and complex or controversial topics in the classroom.
Educators and scholars explored how educators can model democratic engagement while honoring student voice and diverse perspectives.
The recent graduate of Penn GSE’s Urban Teaching Residency shares her classroom at Muñoz-Marin Elementary in North Philadelphia.
The Project-Based Learning for Global Climate Justice certificate program is a collaboration between Penn GSE and 70 educators around Asia, Africa, and Europe working together on a K–12 education program that emphasizes climate change and social inequalities.
Arrington aims to inspire students to think independently and be creative while demystifying and critically examining academic institutions’ expectations for writing and literacy.
Funded by the NSF, the Create AI workshop aimed to empower students and teachers to build, not just use, AI.