November 10, 2022
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Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman (left) and the School District of Philadelphia’s new superintendent, Tony B. Watlington, Sr. (right) at the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts on November 1, 2022.

Penn GSE welcomes Superintendent Watlington to Philadelphia

Dean Pam Grossman hosted the School District of Philadelphia’s new superintendent, Tony B. Watlington, at a welcome reception on campus.

  • Philadelphia Impact
November 1, 2022
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A student making a poster that says "No Planet B"

Experts, educators gather to learn how to teach environmental justice

More than 130 local educators came together at a recent writing conference co-hosted by the Philadelphia Writing Project.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
October 18, 2022
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Brooks Bowden sitting at desk

A. Brooks Bowden receives prestigious Early Career Award for research on education costs

The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) recently recognized A. Brooks Bowden for her impressive contributions to education research.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
October 15, 2022
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Meet Roy Pea, 2022 McGraw Prize winner for Learning Science Research

Dr. Roy Pea’s work to enhance learning for people of all backgrounds and circumstances has been propelled by a spirit of innovation, impact and leadership lauded by the McGraw Prize.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
October 15, 2022
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Meet Barry Dunn, 2022 McGraw Prize winner for Higher Education

Dr. Dunn is president of South Dakota State University, where he has worked to significantly increase programming and support for students from South Dakota’s nine tribal nations.

  • Leadership
October 15, 2022
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Meet Cheryl Logan, 2022 McGraw Prize winner for K-12

Dr. Logan's innovative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic enabled Omaha Public Schools to be one of the first large, urban school districts in the nation to return to in-person learning in 2020.

  • Leadership
September 23, 2022
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Laura Tepper headshot

Penn GSE welcomes Laura Tepper as Vice Dean of Development and Alumni Relations

Laura Tepper comes to Penn GSE from Penn's Carey Law School, where she oversaw all fundraising activities as the Executive Director of Development, managing a team of fundraisers that supported one of America’s top law schools. At Penn GSE, she brings an accomplished development track record to the country's top-ranked graduate school of education. 

  • Faces of Philanthropy
September 21, 2022
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In South Africa, Penn GSE interns find purpose and put theory into practice

Two Penn GSE students share their enriching experiences as interns in Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Alumni
September 15, 2022
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Penn GSE center reveals broad impact of standards-based reform on student learning

A seven-year project shows that standards-based reform has not lived up to its promise, but it also provides a big-picture perspective of what worked — and didn’t work — in the implementation process. This knowledge holds lessons for education leaders as they undertake future reforms aimed at improving instruction and advancing student achievement.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Language, Literacy & Culture
September 13, 2022
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After graduating from Penn GSE, a travel blogger entertains and educates her friends and followers

La India Santos runs a social media profile called Flying Phirst Klass, which encourages young people to travel to less popular destinations and connect with local cultures.

  • Alumni

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February 18, 2020

What I Wish I Knew

Posted by Nikki Hunter '20

Money is stressful, but don’t let the stress take precedence over the pursuit of your degree. I have personally used these tips to help relieve some of my own finance-induced anxiety. Your time at GSE will go by fast. Keeping money under control, whether through these tips, a budget, or other strategies, will allow you the flexibility to take full advantage of your program and the many resources the university offers.
Reflections
February 18, 2020

Why I Chose Penn GSE

Posted by Nikki Hunter '20

It is that time of year once again where prospective students are considering their graduate school options. Already, people have reached out interested to learn more about the Education Policy Program at Penn. One of the first questions is always “Why did you choose Penn?”
Why Penn GSE
February 18, 2020

Best Places to Study on Campus

Posted by Nikki Hunter '20

The graduate student experience is an amalgamation of networking, building your skills, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and most of all reading.
Coursework
January 16, 2020

Best Spots in Philly

Posted by Scott Kominkiewicz '20

One of the first things that struck me was how many vegan-only restaurants there were in Philly and, moreover, how good they were.
Finding Jobs
January 16, 2020

A Day in the Life

Posted by Kate Conroy '20

Seeing other Masters students in my cohort after school is great because we get to share stories from the day and give each other feedback on problems we’re having in our classroom. It’s so important to have other teachers in your life. We will never be able to come up with all the solutions we need on our own, and often, the thing we really need the most is someone else’s perspective
Reflections
January 16, 2020

Why I Chose Penn GSE

Posted by Lentner Jaraba '20

Penn GSE is an institution that serves the community it surrounds. It provides various resources to its community, especially to the schools in the city. Two of the resources are research and social justice.
Why Penn GSE
January 16, 2020

Favorite Philly Finds

Posted by Mandy Duong '20

Although I just moved here four months ago to start my program, I quickly fell in love with Philly and all of its quirks.
Favorite Finds
January 16, 2020

Handling Coursework

Posted by Michaela Ward '20

I’ve loved my coursework. I’ve been consistently excited about my classes, and have really enjoyed feeling my own academic commitments clarify with time.
Coursework
January 16, 2020

Moving to Philly

Posted by Mike Hogan '20

I moved to Philadelphia this past summer from Buffalo, in upstate New York, and before that spent a year living in Boston. One of the things that I love most about living here, beyond the affordability, is the strong sense of community that I felt in Buffalo with the amenities, diversity, and resources of Boston.
Transitions
January 16, 2020

On Taking Those Difficult Courses

Posted by Rachel O'Connell '20

So, here’s my silly confession: quantitative data terrifies me.
Coursework