September 28, 2021
Feature Image:
Ruger, Lepore, and Grossman in the Q & A

Best-selling author Jill Lepore discusses teaching the U.S. Constitution during an era of constitutional crisis

Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman spoke with historian and best-selling author Jill Lepore at the School’s annual Steven S. Goldberg and Jolley Bruce Christman Lecture in Education Law

  • Teaching & Learning
September 24, 2021
Feature Image:
Young students sitting on the floor

Summer program in West Philadelphia focused on reconnecting students to the joy of learning

An inaugural Penn Projects for Progress program led by a Penn GSE team focused on reconnecting West Philadelphia students to school and one another, rather than academic remediation. 

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
September 22, 2021
Feature Image:
Student speaking in class

Major racial gap exists in Philadelphia area schools for AP enrollment, 6abc investigation finds

Commenting on a new 6abc investigation, Penn GSE’s Bob Jarvis offers some suggestions for addressing inequities.

  • Teaching & Learning
August 10, 2021
Feature Image:
Students working independently in class

In California district, study finds Latinx students with Latinx teachers attend more school

In new research published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Michael Gottfried (Penn GSE), J. Jacob Kirksey (Texas Tech) and Tina L. Fletcher (Penn) examine the impact of having a same-race teacher on attendance.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning
July 29, 2021
Feature Image:
A group of educators attempts to stack cups on a table during a project-based learning professional development workshop.

How school leaders can support project-based learning

Project-based learning could change the game for students this fall. Sarah Schneider Kavanagh and Zachary Herrmann have some thoughts on what school leaders need to do to support it.

  • Teaching & Learning
July 19, 2021
Feature Image:
Ryan Baker stands at a podium in a classroom.

What should come next for learning engineering?

A new report from Ryan Baker and the Penn Center for Learning Analytics examines the emerging field of learning engineering and recommends top opportunities where researchers and practitioners should focus their energies.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
July 1, 2021
Feature Image:

Preparing Future Citizens: Penn GSE Alumni Advance Education for Civic Life

By teaching, implementing curricula, creating experiences outside of the classroom, and engaging undergraduates in community service, these alumni are preparing the next generation for U.S. civic life.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
  • Special Topic: COVID-19
June 30, 2021
Feature Image:
A photo portrait of Charlotte Jacobs sitting on a bench

From research to practice, Charlotte Jacobs is busting myths and inspiring action

Penn GSE’s Dr. Charlotte Jacobs talks about her approach to research, the intersection of research and practice, and how she’s aiming to increase access to her work.

  • Teaching & Learning
June 30, 2021
Feature Image:
Ryan Baker at the front of a classroom gesturing toward information projected onto a screen.

Learning technologies aren’t making a difference in classrooms. To change that, focus on how they are used.

Learning technologies are often dropped into classrooms without the crucial context on how to use them that is needed, says Penn GSE’s Ryan Baker.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
June 21, 2021
Feature Image:

Alumni share lessons from leading in times of uncertainty

Three distinguished Penn GSE alumni shared their perspectives on finding strength in the face of adversity, supporting mental health, and rallying to improve social justice.

  • Higher Education
  • Leadership
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni

Pages



There are currently no posts in this category.