November 6, 2020
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Jennifer Stimpson

A role model for the changing face of science

Jennifer Stimpson, a chemist, teacher, and recent alumna of the Graduate School of Education’s mid-career program, was named an IF/THEN ambassador. The initiative aims to empower women in STEM to inspire the next generation of learners.

  • Leadership
  • Teaching & Learning
October 22, 2020
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A logo made of dark blue, light blue, and bright red blocks appears against an ivory background. The logo reads, “Extraordinary Impact: The Campaign for Penn GSE."

The Campaign for Penn GSE: Creating Opportunity at Penn GSE and Beyond

The largest fundraising campaign in Penn GSE’s history, Extraordinary Impact supports faculty, staff, and students as they create opportunity through education.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
September 11, 2020
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A white rose is left inside an engraved name at the 9/11 memorial in New York City.

Teaching an inclusive history of 9/11

Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher and Deepa Iyer argue that 9/11 curricula should include lessons on the Global War on Terror, Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism, and community building.

  • Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Teaching & Learning
September 10, 2020
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A COVID-19 virus.

What a virtual pandemic can teach kids about the spread of viruses and staying safe

Yasmin Kafai is piloting a middle school curriculum on epidemics that will debut with a virtual epidemic being launched in the online community Whyville.

  • Teaching & Learning
August 4, 2020
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Charlotte Jacobs

Helping Black girls be themselves in independent schools

Penn GSE’s Charlotte Jacobs and Ramona Weber describe what they have learned researching the experience of Black girls in independent schools. 

  • Teaching & Learning
May 12, 2020
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The Center for Professional Learning: Penn GSE Brings Knowledge to a Wide Audience

Penn GSE’s new Center for Professional Learning will allow working professionals to deepen their knowledge, build their professional networks, and grow their careers.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
May 12, 2020
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Education and COVID-19: Penn GSE Faculty Weigh In

As the COVID-19 crisis brought dramatic changes to the education landscape this spring, Penn GSE faculty shared their perspectives to help educators and families.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
March 27, 2020
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Penn GSE again #2 in U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate schools of education

Penn GSE teacher’s teacher education programs listed among the nation’s best.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Higher Education
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Teaching & Learning
March 6, 2020
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The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready?

We asked online education expert Ryan Baker what school leaders and parents should be thinking about it. His advice: be flexible — and don’t discount library books.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Special Topic: COVID-19
February 27, 2020
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Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman talks with students in her class.

Teaching is complex, elaborate, and elegant work. It’s time to quantify how that work gets done.

Writing in Phi Delta Kappan, Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman makes the case for creating a common language and set of practices to define professional teaching.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning

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