Leadership

March 20, 2024

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McGraw Center hosts symposium aimed at encouraging education leaders to embrace politics

The McGraw Center's inaugural symposium, led by Cheryl Logan, focused on equipping education leaders with the skills needed to navigate the political landscape, improving student experiences and leader longevity in the field.

Leadership

March 12, 2024

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Julee Gard, wearing a red cap, a navy blue and white striped shirt, and a brown apron, is focused on serving sausages at a soup kitchen in Joliet, Illinois, alongside her University of St. Francis colleagues.

Penn GSE alum Julee Gard protects the financial viability of small universities

Gard developed the Financial Viability Index, a color-coded tool designed to help small, tuition-dependent colleges analyze their financial health efficiently and take actionable steps to avoid closure.

Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Leadership
Alumni

March 7, 2024

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Sigal Ben-Porath shares insights for navigating free speech on campus

Sigal Ben-Porath recommends clear communication and contextually relevant discussions as strategies for universities to navigate the complexities of free speech on campuses.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Higher Education
Leadership

February 13, 2024

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Penn GSE faculty celebrate recent and upcoming publications

Books by Peter Eckel, Sharon Ravitch, and Karen Weaver explore a wide range of topics including university systems in former Soviet republics, successful leadership mindsets, and the money and politics behind college athletics.

Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Education Policy & Analysis
Higher Education
Leadership

January 22, 2024

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Visiting Scholar Speaker Series dates announced for 2024

This is the first time the Visiting Scholars Speaker Series has tied into the “One Book” program, where faculty and students read and explore a book as a community.

Race, Equity & Inclusion
Leadership
Teaching & Learning

January 9, 2024

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Sigal Ben-Porath advises administrators on navigating political situations

School administrators across the country are facing political challenges they might not have expected when they entered education. Sigal Ben-Porath, MRMJJ Presidential Professor, recently offered advice in School Administrator magazine for how superintendents and other leaders can navigate these pressures.

Leadership
Teaching & Learning

January 5, 2024

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Penn GSE professors named to 2024 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings list

A new year means a new version of the RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, with the 2024 edition announced yesterday by Education Week. Nine researchers from the University of Pennsylvania made the annual 200-member list, which was created by Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) to gauge the public impact of ed scholars’ contributions.